Snacks in 2025: The big picture
Snacks in Algeria in 2025 is expected to register healthy current value growth, though constant value growth is expected to be more muted, as inflation remains an issue. There is also expected to be an increase in volume sales, largely supported by continuing population growth, Performance is fairly consistent across all snacks, though chocolate confectionery, ice cream and savoury snacks are expected to register slightly higher volume growth.
Key trends in 2025
A key tool of differentiation for local companies is through flavours. there is increasing proliferation of unusual flavour combinations.
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape in Algeria is dominated by larger domestic companies and the country’s protectionist trade policies are designed to bolster domestic production. There are sizeable local players in all snack segments, mainly in the economy and mid-priced segments, with the demand for indulgence at an affordable price driving these sales. A shorter value chain compared to imported brands also enables local companies to offer more affordable offerings. As the majority of Algerian consumers are highly price sensitive, this continues to support sales of local brands.
Channel developments
Small local grocers continue to be the leading retail channel, accounting for well over half of value sales. However, modern grocery retailers have gained value share over the review period, largely due to their large ranges and frequent promotions, as well as the opening of further outlets. Value sales are relatively low through e-commerce channels, though it has gained significant value share over the review period. In 2025, it gains the most value share, with sales increasing by a fifth.
What next for snacks?
There will be moderate constant value and volume growth in snacks over the forecast period. However, consumers will continue to be price sensitive, as long as inflation remains elevated. As such, similar dynamics will drive sales. Flavour experimentation will be a key trend and will see the release of new products with more sophisticated or unusual ingredients that offer new taste experiences. Healthier snacking will also be a key trend, with a focus on more natural positioning. In particular, there will be increasing visibility of sugar-free options. Similarly, products containing a higher natural fruit content or no artificial colourings are also anticipated to become more prevalent over the forecast period. For snacks such as sweet biscuits and savoury snacks, other health claims such as high in fibre, low salt, wholewheat, less fat and gluten-free will have greater visibility.
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The Snacks in Algeria 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 Algeria?
- Which are the leading brands in Snacks in Algeria?
- How are products distributed in Snacks in Algeria?
- 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 Algeria?
- 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 Algeria
Snacks in 2025: The big picture
Key trends in 2025
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
DISCLAIMER
Chocolate Confectionery in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ongoing interest in indulgence continues to drive growth
Local players continue to lead, due to their affordability
Shifting distribution
Chocolate confectionery to witness sustained period of steady growth
Expansion in on-the-go offerings
Chocolate with a healthier positioning gains traction and also more focus on sustainability
Gum in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Increasing demand driven by sugar-free gum options
Wrigley Jr Co, William continues to lead the way
Small local grocers continue to be leading retail channel in gum
Continuing growth for gum
Modern grocery retailers continue to win value share
Sustainability will influence product development
Sugar Confectionery in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Volume growth minimal, as sugar confectionery seen as unhealthy
Eurl Khadraoui with its Amira brand continues to maintain tight lead
Small local grocers retain leading position, though modern grocery retailers gaining
Mints registers highest value growth
Sugar confectionery targeted at children key growth areas
More focus on healthier positioning
Ice Cream in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Ice cream continues to be Algeria’s most popular snack
Prima Glaces continues to balance quality with reasonable pricing
Small local grocers retain position as the largest channel in ice cream
Bright outlook over forecast period
Continuing differentiation keeps consumers engaged
Health and wellness options remain niche
Savoury Snacks in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Potato chips continues to shape savoury snacks
Imported brands continue to lose value share
Small local grocers retained their position as the largest channel in savoury snacks
Positive outlook for savoury snacks
Flavour differentiation and sustainability key areas of focus
Savoury snacks with a healthier positioning make some gains
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Algeria
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continuing differentiation in flavours and toppings maintain positive growth performance for sweet biscuits
Local players continue to dominate
Small local grocers continue to lead, though e-commerce gains
Cereal bars register highest value growth
Healthier variants of sweet biscuits expected
Consumers looking for indulgence
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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