PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2096340
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 2096340
Snacks in France
Snacks in France in 2026 is underpinned by the successful repositioning of traditional treats as everyday options, supported by the expansion of multifunctional products, the rise of high-protein and health-oriented formats and a dynamic blend of French provenance with international inspiration. Strategic focus on smaller, premium-feeling pack sizes, sustainability credentials and leveraging local identity - while responding to cost pressures - allows leading companies and challenger brands ali...
Euromonitor International's Snacks in France 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
Functional, Hybrid Snacking Expands Snacking Opportunities
Chocolate Confectionery Leads through Reshaped Affordability Strategies
Local French Flavours Rise in Demand as Imported Innovations Gain Ground
CHART 2 Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 3 Value Sales by Category 2026
What's Next?
Cross-Category Fusion and Multifunctionality to Boost Snacks Growth
Functionality to Sets a New Standard in Savoury Snacking
Sustainable Packaging and Plant-Based Innovation to Reshape Purchase Decisions
CHART 4 Analyst Insight for Snacks
CHART 5 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
CHART 6 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
Mondelez France Sas and Ferrero France Sa Maintain Lead as Artisanal Players Gain Momentum
Challengers Rise as Industry Leaders Consolidate Power
CHART 7 Company Shares 2026
CHART 8 Brand Shares 2026
Channels
Grocery Retailers Retain Snacks Distribution Lead
Impulse-Driven Snacks Still Shop the Aisle, Limiting E-Commerce Growth
Lindt and Haribo Factory Outlets Fuel Loyalty and Experimentation
CHART 9 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Products
Cote D'Or and Lotus Biscoff Drive Everyday Snacking Occasions
CHART 10 Cote D'or and Lotus Biscoff Collaboration
Le Chocolat Des Francais Redefines Indulgence with Affordable Mini Bars
CHART 11 Le Chocolat Des Francais
Snack Innovation Surge as Magnum, Kinder and Franui Aim to Grow Consumer Appeal
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 FRANCE
- 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
- Brands Shifts Biscuit Consumption through Snackable Formats
- Brands Capitalise on Health Trends Aiding Fruit Snack and Snack Bar Growth
- Portion Control and Organic Positioning Shift Retail Pattern
- CHART 19 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 20 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 21 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Fruit Snacks and Snack Bars to Fuel Growth as Sweet Biscuits Maintain Value Lead
- Protein and Fibre Content to Redefine Value Proposition for Snack Bars
- Sustainability Set to Redefine Snack Brand Moats
- CHART 22 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 23 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Mondelez France Sas Sustains Leadership as Private Label Rises
- CHART 24 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 25 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Grocery Retailers Face Share Loss as Convenience Stores Gain Momentum
- Bakery Chains and Convenience Formats Reshape Sweet Snacking
- CHART 26 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Bn Targets Flexible Snacking as Shopping Habits Shift
- CHART 27 BN's Choc & Tops
- Bjorg Targets New Moments and Health-Conscious Shoppers
- CHART 28 Bjorg's Les Bouchees
- Economic Context
- CHART 29 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- CHART 30 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 31 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 32 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
- CHART 33 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 34 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN FRANCE
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Chocolate Confectionery Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 35 Key Industry Trends for Chocolate Confectionery
- Industry Performance
- Manufacturers Maintain Sales as Consumers Seek Affordable Indulgence
- Brands Aim to Attract New Consumers with Hybrid Innovation
- CHART 36 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 37 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 38 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Sustained Price Inflation and Cocoa Prices to Maintain Value Growth
- Sustainability and Chocolate Alternatives to Reshape Product Launches
- CHART 39 Analyst Insight for Chocolate Confectionery
- CHART 40 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 41 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Ferrero France Sa Extends Lead with Cpk Acquisition
- CHART 42 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 43 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Sustain Dominance as Gifting Drives Sales
- Specialist Shops Embrace E-Commerce as Gifting Trends Evolve
- CHART 44 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Cote D'or and Biscoff Collaboration Expands Hybrid Appeal
- CHART 45 Cote D'or and Biscoff
- Les Chocolats Des Francais' Mini Bars Offer Affordable Indulgence
- CHART 46 Les Chocolats Des Francais
- Choviva'S Non-Cocoa Tablet Launch Addresses Affordability Challenge
- Economic Context
- CHART 47 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
- CHART 48 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 49 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 50 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
- CHART 51 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 52 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
GUM IN FRANCE
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Gum Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 53 Key Industry Trends for Gum
- Industry Performance
- Eco-Conscious Consumers Accelerate Clean Label Innovation Uptake
- CHART 54 Biodegradeable Plastic-Free Gum
- Chewing Gum Sustains Lead as Price Declines Boost Impulse Purchases
- CHART 55 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 56 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 57 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Smaller Brands Expand Functional Gum Offerings as Multinationals Stall
- Functional and Sustainable Innovations Reshape Consumer Expectations and Brand Partnerships
- CHART 58 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 59 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Perfetti Van Melle France Sas Continues to Lead as Milliways Gains Entry
- CHART 60 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 61 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Secure Top Impulse Sales through Till Visibility
- In-Store Immediacy Limits Online Sales Despite Wider E-Commerce Adoption
- CHART 62 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Milliways Introduces Plastic-Free Gum to Challenge Established Players
- Functional Ingredients and Sustainability Shape the Future of Product Development
- Economic Context
- CHART 63 Economic Context for Gum
- CHART 64 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 65 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 66 Consumer Context for Gum
- CHART 67 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 68 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN FRANCE
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Sugar Confectionery Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 69 Key Industry Trends for Sugar Confectionery
- Industry Performance
- Brands Innovate with Multipacks and Price Segmentation to Boost Sales
- Gummies and Jellies Continue Leadership as Chewy Candies and Medicated Confectionery Accelerate
- CHART 70 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 71 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 72 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Manufacturers to Capitalise on Value-Conscious Candy Shoppers
- Gummies and Jellies to Lead as Functional Sweets Reshape Choices
- Repeat Sales to Be Boosted with Loyalty and Limited Editions
- CHART 73 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 74 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Haribo-Ricqles-Zan Sa Drives Loyalty with Innovation as Ferrero Expands through Acquisition
- Chupa Chups Moves beyond Lollipops with Mads Launch
- CHART 75 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 76 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Supermarkets and Discounters Reshape Impulse and Value-Driven Sales
- Branded Shops and Specialist E-Commerce Expand Loyalty and Reach
- CHART 77 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Lutti Introduces Playful Formats to Attract Young Consumers
- CHART 78 Lutti Candy Paper
- Economic Context
- CHART 79 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
- CHART 80 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 81 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 82 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
- CHART 83 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 84 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
ICE CREAM IN FRANCE
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Ice Cream Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 85 Key Industry Trends for Ice Cream
- Industry Performance
- Snacking Habits Shift with Year-Round Indulgence
- Take-Home Ice Creams Maintain Scale as Better-For-You Indulgences Influence Consumer Decisions
- CHART 86 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 87 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 88 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- French Consumers to Adopt Smaller Formats for Year-Round Indulgence
- Sustainable Sourcing and Regional Dairy to Drive Premiumisation
- CHART 89 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 90 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Magnum Ice Cream Company'S Creation Reshapes Brand Leadership
- Magnum Icc Emerges as Unilever Refocuses Portfolio
- CHART 91 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 92 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Maintain Lead as Picard Captures Summer Demand
- E-Commerce and Artisanal Brands Expand Direct Sales through Digital Innovation
- CHART 93 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Cornetto Max Redefines Snacking by Merging Dessert and Impulse Occasions
- CHART 94 Cornetto Max
- La Laitiere and Lotus Biscoff Set New Standards for Healthy and Indulgent Choices
- CHART 95 Reformulated La Laitiere Sorbet
- Healthier Indulgence Drives Growth for Private Labels
- Economic Context
- CHART 96 Economic Context for Ice Cream
- CHART 97 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 98 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 99 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
- CHART 100 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 101 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
SAVOURY SNACKS IN FRANCE
- Key Data Insights
- 2026 Developments
- Savoury Snacks Summary
- Key Industry Trends
- CHART 102 Key Industry Trends for Savoury Snacks
- Industry Performance
- Flavour Experiments and Innovation Boosts Snacks Sales
- Meat Snacks and Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes Growth Outpace Salty Snacks
- CHART 103 Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 104 Volume Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 105 Value Sales by Category 2026
- What's Next?
- Younger Consumers to Drive Global Flavours and Flexible Eating
- Meat Snacks and Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes to Grow as Consumers Seek Health-Added Benefits
- CHART 106 Analyst Insight for Savoury Snacks
- Legume Innovation and Functional Claims to Reshape Snacking Habits
- CHART 107 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
- CHART 108 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Competitive Landscape
- Mondelez France Sas and Intersnack France Sas Maintain Lead
- CHART 109 Company Shares 2026
- CHART 110 Brand Shares 2026
- Channels
- Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Maintain Lead as E-Commerce Grows
- Direct-To-Consumer Brands and Bakeries Redefine Snacking Experiences
- CHART 111 Retail Channels 2021-2026
- Products
- Bret's Redefines Flavour Innovation to Capture Younger Snackers
- CHART 112 Bret's French Inspired Flavour
- Michel Et Augustin Leverages Baked Snacks to Expand Daily Consumption
- CHART 113 New Michel Et Augustin
- Economic Context
- CHART 114 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
- CHART 115 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
- CHART 116 Inflation 2021-2031
- Consumer Context
- CHART 117 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
- CHART 118 Population 2021-2031
- CHART 119 Population by Generation 2026
- Country Reports Disclaimer
