PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2092356
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2092356
Snacks in India
Snacks in India is demonstrating markedly higher momentum than many other markets in the region, expected to achieve retail value sales of INR1,965 billion in 2026, with an 8% annual increase and a projected CAGR of 7% through 2031 in current terms, driven by rising consumer spending, a growing urban population, and an expanding appetite for health-driven and premium experiences. This environment presents strong growth prospects, as evidenced by robust demand for both accessible and aspirational...
Euromonitor International's Snacks in India report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2021-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.
Product coverage: Confectionery, Ice Cream, Savoury Snacks, Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
Executive Summary
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Key Industry Trends
CHART 1 Key Industry Trends for Snacks
Industry Performance
Increasing Everyday Indulgence through Innovation and Premium Experiences
Ritebite Fuels Functional Snacking and Broadens Daily Routines
CHART 2 RiteBite Launches Protein and Grain-Based Chips to Offer Healthier Indulgence
Quick Commerce Transforms Accessibility and High-Frequency Snacking
CHART 3 Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 4 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
More Brands Expected to Embed Health Benefits into Affordable Snacking Moments
CHART 5 Analyst Insight for Snacks
Sweet Biscuits and Value Packs Drive Mass-Market Expansion
Gst Reform and Digital Platforms Broaden Consumer Reach
CHART 6 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 7 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Parle and Britannia Sustain Their Lead by Leveraging Well-Known Everyday Snacks Brands
Emerging Brands and Mergers and Acquisitions Shape the Competitive Landscape
CHART 8 Company Shares 2026
CHART 9 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
Small Local Grocers Maintains Strong Reach Even as Modern Formats Advance
Quick Commerce Accelerates Trials and Premium Snacking Moments
CHART 10 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Shifting Nutritional Demands and Sensory Upgrades
Novel Formats and Flavour Fusions in the Market
CHART 11 Britannia Launches Dual Texture Biscuits to Elevate the Consumption Experience
Competitive Dynamics and Strategic Consolidation
Economic Context
CHART 12 Economic Context for Snacks
CHART 13 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
CHART 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Consumer Context
CHART 15 Consumer Context for Snacks
CHART 16 Population 2021-2031
CHART 17 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 18 Key Industry Trends for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- Industry Performance
- Premiumisation and Health-Focused Launches Drive Higher Value Than Volume Growth
- Sweet Biscuits Dominates Due to Affordability and Culture
- CHART 19 Sunfeast Farmlite Launches Sugar-Free Cookies Range for Healthy Indulgence
- High Protein Trend Drives Significant Growth for Snack Bars
- CHART 20 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 21 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 22 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Snack Bar Brands Set to Leverage Affordability and Nutrition to Boost Repeat Purchases
- CHART 23 Analyst Insight for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- Brands Expected to Accelerate Health-Driven Innovation as Consumer Scrutiny Rises
- CHART 24 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 25 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Britannia and Parle Maintain Dominance, While Challengers in Snack Bars Have an Impact
- CHART 26 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 27 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Small Local Grocers Maintains Dominance While Urban Shoppers Embrace Quick Commerce
- CHART 28 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Functional Ingredients and Transparent Messaging Shape New Product Development
- Alternative Grains and Strategic Marketing Define Recent Launches
- CHART 29 SuperYou Launches Mega Protein Wafer with 20G Protein to Elevate Healthy Snacking
- Enhanced Competition and Evolving Consumption Occasions Transform the Category
- Economic Context
- CHART 30 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- CHART 31 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 32 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 33 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- CHART 34 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 35 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Chocolate Confectionery Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 36 Key Industry Trends for Chocolate Confectionery
- Industry Performance
- Retail Volumes Rebound as Prices Stabilise and Chocolate Confectionery Becomes a Permissable Treat
- Cadbury Bournville Contributes to a Return to Volume Growth for Tablets
- Milkybar and Bournville Expand Their Appeal with Familiar and Premium Cues
- CHART 37 Nestle Milkybar Launches Butterscotch Bite to Refresh the Appeal of White Chocolate
- CHART 38 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 39 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 40 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Premium Brands Expected to Expand Bite-Sized Ranges to Meet Health-Led Demand
- CHART 41 Analyst Insight for Chocolate Confectionery
- Functional Innovation and Transparent Labelling to Reshape Consumer Choices
- CHART 42 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 43 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Mondelez Expands Premium Chocolate While Maintaining Mass Appeal
- CHART 44 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 45 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Small Local Grocers Maintains Dominance While Quick Commerce Rises
- CHART 46 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Health Consciousness and Premiumisation Shape New Product Development
- Familiar Flavours and Cocoa Intensity Lead Recent Launches
- CHART 47 Mondelez Adds 50% and 70% Dark Chocolate with Orange Variants to Widen Premium Permissible Consumption
- Innovation Expands Consumption Occasions and Intensifies Competition
- Economic Context
- CHART 48 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
- CHART 49 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 50 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 51 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
- CHART 52 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 53 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
GUM IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Gum Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 54 Key Industry Trends for Gum
- Industry Performance
- New Consumption Occasions and Rising Spending Contribute to Growth
- Bubble Gum Captures Leadership through Wide Appeal and Affordability
- Gud Gum Sparks Growth in Functional Chewing Gum with Energy and Wellness Focus
- CHART 55 Gud Gum Launches Caffeinated Gum to Deliver Energy and Focus
- CHART 56 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 57 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 58 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Functional Gum Launches Set to Reshape Daily Routines and Drive Demand
- Premiumisation to Accelerate as Health Claims Win Urban Shoppers
- Shifting Purchasing Patterns Will Challenge Impulse Sales and Favour Digital Innovation
- CHART 59 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 60 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Perfetti Van Melle Secures Long-Term Advantage through Distribution and Branding
- CHART 61 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 62 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Small Local Grocers Sustain Widespread Access and Brand Loyalty
- Quick Commerce and E-Commerce Boost Premium Gum Sales among Urban Shoppers
- CHART 63 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Shifting Consumer Priorities and Formulation Upgrades
- Novel Ingredients and Packaging Formats
- Strategic Shifts in Retail and Profitability
- Economic Context
- CHART 64 Economic Context for Gum
- CHART 65 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 66 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 67 Consumer Context for Gum
- CHART 68 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 69 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Sugar Confectionery Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 70 Key Industry Trends for Sugar Confectionery
- Industry Performance
- Innovative Bold Sour and Tangy Tastes Contribute to Growth, Moving Away From a Sweet Profile
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat Anchors Demand While Chewy Candies and Gummies and Jellies Surge
- Fusion Flavours Reshape Product Launches and Competitive Strategy
- CHART 71 Parle Launches Fusion Confectionery to Provide Unique Dual Flavour Experiences
- CHART 72 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 73 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 74 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Continued Growth Expected to Be Driven by Fusion Flavour Launches, Redefining Value
- Chewy Candies and Gummies and Jellies Will Continue to Drive the Fastest Value and Volume Growth
- CHART 75 Analyst Insight for Sugar Confectionery
- Vitamin-Enriched Launches and Larger Packs to Reshape Business Models
- CHART 76 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 77 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Parle Products Leverages Portfolio Breadth to Sustain Leadership as Fragmentation Persists
- CHART 78 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 79 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Impulse Sales through Small Local Grocers Remain Dominant
- CHART 80 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Shifting Taste Profiles and Health Consciousness Shape New Product Development
- Dual-Layer Formats and Local Flavours Lead Recent Product Launches
- Strategic Launches Revitalise Category Interest and Alter the Competitive Dynamics
- Economic Context
- CHART 81 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
- CHART 82 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 83 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 84 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
- CHART 85 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 86 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
ICE CREAM IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Ice Cream Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 87 Key Industry Trends for Ice Cream
- Industry Performance
- Cavinkare Redefines Indulgence with Infusion-Led Premium Offerings
- Ice Cream Works Drives Healthy Indulgence with Zero-Sugar Innovation
- CHART 88 Ice Cream Works Launches Zero Added Sugar Ice Cream Range to Offer Healthy Indulgence
- Impulse Offerings Drive Growth as Retail Channels Diversify
- CHART 89 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 90 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 91 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Brands Expected to Elevate Functionality and Seasonal Editions to Drive Year-Round Demand
- Impulse Ice Cream Will Continue to Dominate Due to the Hot Climate and Constant Launches
- CHART 92 Analyst Insight for Ice Cream
- CHART 93 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 94 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Gujarat Co-Operative Leads a Fragmented and Competitive Environment
- Magnum Ice Cream Company'S Acquisition of a Stake in Kwality Wall's Drives Innovation and Competition
- CHART 95 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 96 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Small Local Grocers Sustains Impulse Buying with Last-Mile Reach
- Quick Commerce Accelerates Premium Consumption and Reshapes At-Home Demand
- CHART 97 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Premiumisation and Health-Conscious Formulations Drive Innovation
- Infusion-Led Formats and Zero-Sugar Recipes Exemplify Recent Product Developments
- CHART 98 Cavinkare Launches Infusion-Led Premium Ice Cream Range to Elevate Flavour and Experience
- Strategic Acquisitions and Heightened Competition Redefine the Business Landscape
- Economic Context
- CHART 99 Economic Context for Ice Cream
- CHART 100 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 101 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 102 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
- CHART 103 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 104 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
SAVOURY SNACKS IN INDIA
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Savoury Snacks Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 105 Key Industry Trends for Savoury Snacks
- Industry Performance
- Rising Spending on Food and a Growing Focus on Health Impact Snacks
- Healthy Snacking Drives Dynamism for Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
- Crax and Twirtles Drive Innovation by Targeting Health and Affordability
- CHART 106 DFM Foods Democratises Healthy Snacking with Launch of Affordable INR10 Crax Ragi Chips
- CHART 107 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 108 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 109 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Haldiram and Bikaji to Leverage Regional Flavours to Capture Shifting Habits
- Healthier Options and Quick Commerce Set to Drive Health and Convenience Innovation
- CHART 110 Analyst Insight for Savoury Snacks
- CHART 111 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 112 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Pepsico and Haldiram Use Innovation and Pricing to Defend Leadership
- CHART 113 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 114 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Small Local Grocers Maintains Reach as Quick Commerce Reshapes Impulse Snacking
- CHART 115 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Evolving Consumer Demands and Formulation Shifts
- Breakthroughs in Fortification and Flavour Profiles
- CHART 116 Twirtles Launches Healthier Chips with Protein and Essential Vitamins
- Competitive Restructuring and Strategic Adaptation
- Economic Context
- CHART 117 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
- CHART 118 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 119 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 120 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
- CHART 121 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 122 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
