Popcorn Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Sales Channel By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Popcorn Market, valued at USD 9.89 Million in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 11.86% to reach USD 19.38 Million by 2030. Popcorn, defined as kernels of Zea mays var. everta, is a whole grain maize product that expands when heated to become an edible puffed snack. The global market for this product is primarily driven by increasing consumer demand for convenient, healthier snack options, leveraging popcorn's perception as a low-calorie, high-fiber, and whole-grain food. The deep-rooted association of popcorn with entertainment, encompassing both traditional cinema and at-home streaming, consistently stimulates consumption.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 9.89 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 19.38 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	11.86%
Fastest Growing Segment	Microwave Popcorn
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

Key Market Drivers

The global popcorn market's expansion is significantly influenced by increasing consumer preference for healthier snack options. As consumers become more health-conscious, they actively seek snacks aligned with nutritional goals, viewing popcorn as a whole grain, high-fiber, and lower-calorie alternative to other snack categories. This trend contributes to broader snacking behavior shifts; according to the National Coffee Association, in 2024, daily snack consumption in the U. S. rose by 4%, a trend from which perceived healthier options like popcorn directly benefit.

Key Market Challenges

The global popcorn market faces a substantial challenge in the inherent volatility of raw material prices, specifically for popcorn-grade maize. This susceptibility to fluctuations, often caused by adverse weather conditions and agricultural cycles, directly impedes market expansion by introducing significant cost uncertainties for manufacturers. Unpredictable raw material costs disrupt production planning and procurement strategies, making it difficult for companies to maintain stable profit margins. When the price of key inputs rises, manufacturers are often compelled to either absorb these increased costs, thereby reducing profitability, or pass them on to consumers through higher product prices. This latter action can diminish consumer purchasing power and subsequently dampen overall demand for popcorn products.

Key Market Trends

E-commerce and Online Retail Expansion represents a pivotal trend, broadening market access for popcorn brands by leveraging digital platforms. This channel facilitates direct-to-consumer sales, allowing for a wider array of specialty and niche popcorn products to reach consumers beyond traditional retail shelves. It also supports personalized marketing and subscription models, fostering customer loyalty and driving repeat purchases. According to the Specialty Food Association's "State of the Specialty Food Industry Report 2024," e-commerce sales within the specialty food sector grew by 6.6 percent in 2023, reflecting a continued shift towards online purchasing across snack categories.

Key Market Players

Campbell Soup Company
PepsiCo Inc.
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Weaver Popcorn Bulk, LLC
Quinn Foods LLC
The Hershey Company
The Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
Catapult Enterprises Ltd (PROPER)
American Pop Corn Company (JOLLY TIME)
Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Popcorn Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Popcorn Market, By Product:

Microwave Popcorn
Ready-to-Eat Popcorn

Popcorn Market, By Sales Channel:

Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
Departmental Stores
Online
Others

Popcorn Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Popcorn Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Popcorn Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Microwave Popcorn, Ready-to-Eat Popcorn)
- 5.2.2. By Sales Channel (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Departmental Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Popcorn Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

7. Europe Popcorn Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel

8. Asia Pacific Popcorn Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Sales Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Popcorn Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

10. South America Popcorn Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Popcorn Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Sales Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Popcorn Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Campbell Soup Company
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. PepsiCo Inc.
15.3. Conagra Brands, Inc.
15.4. Weaver Popcorn Bulk, LLC
15.5. Quinn Foods LLC
15.6. The Hershey Company
15.7. The Eagle Family Foods Group LLC
15.8. Catapult Enterprises Ltd (PROPER)
15.9. American Pop Corn Company (JOLLY TIME)
15.10. Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG