HW Snacks in Australia

December 2025

Health and wellness remained one of the defining trends shaping snacks consumption in Australia in 2024, even as value growth was constrained by cost-of-living pressure. Consumers continued to snack frequently, but increasingly sought options that feel compatible with healthier lifestyles, including products perceived as lower in sugar, salt or fat, higher in protein, or made with simpler ingredient lists. This supported growth in nutritionally positioned snack bars, clean-label nuts and seeds,

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Overview:

Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the HW Snacks industry in Australia 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.

If you're in the HW Snacks industry in Australia, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The HW Snacks in Australia 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 HW Snacks in Australia?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving sales in HW Snacks?
  • Is HW Snacks a dynamic niche or mainstream concern in Australia?
  • Which are the leading brands in HW Snacks in Australia?
  • How are products distributed in HW Snacks in Australia?
  • How has COVID-19 and accordant recession impacted sales? Which categories have seen rising demand? Which are most vulnerable to economic disruption and diminished consumer confidence?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?

HW Snacks in Australia - Category analysis

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Healthier snacking accelerates through protein, portion control and “permissible indulgence”
Health-conscious snacking broadens from restriction to “better for you” value and taste
Gluten free remains mainstream in savoury snacks, supported by ease of adoption and clear communication
Natural positioning gains relevance as consumers scrutinise ingredients and seek cleaner labels
Health and wellness growth will be shaped by protein, healthier impulse occasions and tighter advertising controls
Gluten free is expected to grow steadily as portfolios widen and the claim remains a trusted shortcut
Natural is expected to expand through cleaner formulations and emerging challenger brands
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2020-2024
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2020-2024
Table 3 Company Shares of Gluten Free Snacks (Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 4 Company Shares of Vegetarian Snacks (2nd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 5 Company Shares of Organic Snacks (3rd Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 6 Company Shares of Vegan Snacks (4th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 7 Company Shares of No Allergens Snacks (5th Biggest HW Type in Global Snacks): % Value 2020-2024
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: Value 2024-2029
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Health and Wellness Type: % Value Growth 2024-2029

Health and Wellness in Australia - Industry Overview

Health and wellness in Australia pivots towards sugar reduction, functionality and credible everyday benefits
Sugar reduction and metabolic health concerns shape category-wide performance
Functionality, gut health and protein move health and wellness beyond avoidance
Mainstream integration of functional, lower-sugar and clean-label products will drive future growth

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