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2026 Developments
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 alike to capture growth and respond to evolving expectations around affordability, convenience and responsible consumption. To succeed, brands must prioritise cross-category innovation, deliver credible health and sustainability benefits and offer products that stand out through both authentic local roots and fresh, experiential propositions.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Snacks industry in France with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Snacks industry in France, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Snacks in France report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Snacks in France?
- Which are the leading brands in Snacks in France?
- How are products distributed in Snacks in France?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Snacks?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in France?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Snacks in France
2026 Developments
Key Data Insights
Chart 1 Key Industry Trends for Snacks
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
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
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
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
Côte D’Or and Lotus Biscoff Drive Everyday Snacking Occasions
Chart 10 Côte D'or and Lotus Biscoff Collaboration
Le Chocolat Des Français Redefines Indulgence with Affordable Mini Bars
Chart 11 Le Chocolat Des Français
Snack Innovation Surge as Magnum, Kinder and Franui Aim to Grow Consumer Appeal
Chart 12 Economic Context for Snacks
Chart 13 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 14 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 15 Consumer Context for Snacks
Chart 16 Population 2021-2031
Chart 17 Population by Generation 2026
Chocolate Confectionery in France
Key Data Insights
Chocolate Confectionery Summary
Chart 18 Key Industry Trends for Chocolate Confectionery
Manufacturers Maintain Sales as Consumers Seek Affordable Indulgence
Brands Aim to Attract New Consumers with Hybrid Innovation
Chart 19 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 20 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 21 Value Sales by Category 2026
Sustained Price Inflation and Cocoa Prices to Maintain Value Growth
Sustainability and Chocolate Alternatives to Reshape Product Launches
Chart 22 Analyst Insight for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 23 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 24 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Ferrero France Sa Extends Lead with Cpk Acquisition
Chart 25 Company Shares 2026
Chart 26 Brand Shares 2026
Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Sustain Dominance as Gifting Drives Sales
Specialist Shops Embrace E-Commerce as Gifting Trends Evolve
Chart 27 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Cote D'or and Biscoff Collaboration Expands Hybrid Appeal
Chart 28 Cote D'or and Biscoff
Les Chocolats Des Francais’ Mini Bars Offer Affordable Indulgence
Chart 29 Les Chocolats Des Francais
Choviva’S Non-Cocoa Tablet Launch Addresses Affordability Challenge
Chart 30 Economic Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 31 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 32 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 33 Consumer Context for Chocolate Confectionery
Chart 34 Population 2021-2031
Chart 35 Population by Generation 2026
Gum in France
Key Data Insights
Gum Summary
Chart 36 Key Industry Trends for Gum
Eco-Conscious Consumers Accelerate Clean Label Innovation Uptake
Chart 37 Biodegradeable Plastic-Free Gum
Chewing Gum Sustains Lead as Price Declines Boost Impulse Purchases
Chart 38 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 39 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 40 Value Sales by Category 2026
Smaller Brands Expand Functional Gum Offerings as Multinationals Stall
Functional and Sustainable Innovations Reshape Consumer Expectations and Brand Partnerships
Chart 41 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 42 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Perfetti Van Melle France Sas Continues to Lead as Milliways Gains Entry
Chart 43 Company Shares 2026
Chart 44 Brand Shares 2026
Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Secure Top Impulse Sales through Till Visibility
In-Store Immediacy Limits Online Sales Despite Wider E-Commerce Adoption
Chart 45 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Milliways Introduces Plastic-Free Gum to Challenge Established Players
Functional Ingredients and Sustainability Shape the Future of Product Development
Chart 46 Economic Context for Gum
Chart 47 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 48 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 49 Consumer Context for Gum
Chart 50 Population 2021-2031
Chart 51 Population by Generation 2026
Sugar Confectionery in France
Key Data Insights
Sugar Confectionery Summary
Chart 52 Key Industry Trends for Sugar Confectionery
Brands Innovate with Multipacks and Price Segmentation to Boost Sales
Gummies and Jellies Continue Leadership as Chewy Candies and Medicated Confectionery Accelerate
Chart 53 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 54 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 55 Value Sales by Category 2026
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 56 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 57 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Haribo-Ricqlès-Zan Sa Drives Loyalty with Innovation as Ferrero Expands through Acquisition
Chupa Chups Moves beyond Lollipops with Mads Launch
Chart 58 Company Shares 2026
Chart 59 Brand Shares 2026
Supermarkets and Discounters Reshape Impulse and Value-Driven Sales
Branded Shops and Specialist E-Commerce Expand Loyalty and Reach
Chart 60 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Lutti Introduces Playful Formats to Attract Young Consumers
Chart 61 Lutti Candy Paper
Chart 62 Economic Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 63 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 64 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 65 Consumer Context for Sugar Confectionery
Chart 66 Population 2021-2031
Chart 67 Population by Generation 2026
Ice Cream in France
Key Data Insights
Ice Cream Summary
Chart 68 Key Industry Trends for Ice Cream
Snacking Habits Shift with Year-Round Indulgence
Take-Home Ice Creams Maintain Scale as Better-For-You Indulgences Influence Consumer Decisions
Chart 69 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 70 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 71 Value Sales by Category 2026
French Consumers to Adopt Smaller Formats for Year-Round Indulgence
Sustainable Sourcing and Regional Dairy to Drive Premiumisation
Chart 72 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 73 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Magnum Ice Cream Company’S Creation Reshapes Brand Leadership
Magnum Icc Emerges as Unilever Refocuses Portfolio
Chart 74 Company Shares 2026
Chart 75 Brand Shares 2026
Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Maintain Lead as Picard Captures Summer Demand
E-Commerce and Artisanal Brands Expand Direct Sales through Digital Innovation
Chart 76 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Cornetto Max Redefines Snacking by Merging Dessert and Impulse Occasions
Chart 77 Cornetto Max
La Laitiere and Lotus Biscoff Set New Standards for Healthy and Indulgent Choices
Chart 78 Reformulated La Laitiere Sorbet
Healthier Indulgence Drives Growth for Private Labels
Chart 79 Economic Context for Ice Cream
Chart 80 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 81 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 82 Consumer Context for Ice Cream
Chart 83 Population 2021-2031
Chart 84 Population by Generation 2026
Savoury Snacks in France
Key Data Insights
Savoury Snacks Summary
Chart 85 Key Industry Trends for Savoury Snacks
Flavour Experiments and Innovation Boosts Snacks Sales
Meat Snacks and Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes Growth Outpace Salty Snacks
Chart 86 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 87 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 88 Value Sales by Category 2026
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 89 Analyst Insight for Savoury Snacks
Legume Innovation and Functional Claims to Reshape Snacking Habits
Chart 90 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 91 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Mondelez France Sas and Intersnack France Sas Maintain Lead
Chart 92 Company Shares 2026
Chart 93 Brand Shares 2026
Hypermarkets and Supermarkets Maintain Lead as E-Commerce Grows
Direct-To-Consumer Brands and Bakeries Redefine Snacking Experiences
Chart 94 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Bret's Redefines Flavour Innovation to Capture Younger Snackers
Chart 95 Bret's French Inspired Flavour
Michel Et Augustin Leverages Baked Snacks to Expand Daily Consumption
Chart 96 New Michel Et Augustin
Chart 97 Economic Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 98 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 99 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 100 Consumer Context for Savoury Snacks
Chart 101 Population 2021-2031
Chart 102 Population by Generation 2026
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in France
Key Data Insights
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks Summary
Chart 103 Key Industry Trends for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
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 104 Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 105 Volume Sales 2021-2031
Chart 106 Value Sales by Category 2026
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 107 Forecast Value Sales 2021-2031
Chart 108 Forecast Value Sales by Category 2026-2031
Mondelez France Sas Sustains Leadership as Private Label Rises
Chart 109 Company Shares 2026
Chart 110 Brand Shares 2026
Grocery Retailers Face Share Loss as Convenience Stores Gain Momentum
Bakery Chains and Convenience Formats Reshape Sweet Snacking
Chart 111 Retail Channels 2021-2026
Bn Targets Flexible Snacking as Shopping Habits Shift
Chart 112 BN's Choc & Tops
Bjorg Targets New Moments and Health-Conscious Shoppers
Chart 113 Bjorg's Les Bouchees
Chart 114 Economic Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 115 Real GDP Growth 2021-2031
Chart 116 Inflation 2021-2031
Chart 117 Consumer Context for Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks
Chart 118 Population 2021-2031
Chart 119 Population by Generation 2026
Country Reports Disclaimer
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Snacks
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- Chocolate Pouches and Bags
- Boxed Assortments
- Chocolate with Toys
- Countlines
- Seasonal Chocolate
- Tablets
- Other Chocolate Confectionery
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- Bubble Gum
- Chewing Gum
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- Boiled Sweets
- Chewy Candies
- Gummies and Jellies
- Liquorice
- Lollipops
- Medicated Confectionery
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- Power Mints
- Standard Mints
- Toffees, Caramels and Nougat
- Other Sugar Confectionery
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- Frozen Yoghurt
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- Single Portion Dairy Ice Cream
- Single Portion Water Ice Cream
- Plant-based Ice Cream
- Unpackaged Ice Cream
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- Bulk Dairy Ice Cream
- Ice Cream Desserts
- Multi-Pack Dairy Ice Cream
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- Bulk Water Ice Cream
- Multi-Pack Water Ice Cream
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- Nuts, Seeds and Trail Mixes
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- Potato Chips
- Tortilla Chips
- Puffed Snacks
- Rice Snacks
- Vegetable, Pulse and Bread Chips
- Savoury Biscuits
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Meat Snacks
- Seafood Snacks
- Other Savoury Snacks
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- Dried Fruit
- Processed Fruit Snacks
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- Cereal Bars
- Protein/Energy Bars
- Fruit and Nut Bars
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- Chocolate Coated Biscuits
- Cookies
- Filled Biscuits
- Plain Biscuits
- Wafers
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