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PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1501623
PUBLISHER: Euromonitor International | PRODUCT CODE: 1501623
Snacks in Japan
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Snacks in Japan witnessed growth in retail current value terms in 2023, yet volume sales in many categories saw a decline due to price increases. The rate of price hikes was notably around 10%, but there were instances where products underwent significant increases of over 30%. The trend of rising prices continued into 2024, with categories reliant on imported raw materials, such as chocolate confectionery and sweet biscuits, facing price hikes due to the prolonged depreciation of the yen, as do...
Euromonitor International's Snacks in Japan 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 2019-2023, 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 shaping the market in <|Year|> directly informs our forecasts to 2028, 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.
Why buy this report?
- Get a detailed picture of the Snacks market;
- Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
- Understand the competitive environment, the market's major players and leading brands;
- Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Product Code: SNJP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
List Of Contents And Tables
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Snacks in 2024: The big picture
- Key trends in 2024
- Competitive landscape
- Channel developments
- What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
- Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Dramatic unit price increases continue in 2024
- The growth momentum of chocolate confectionery with health benefits slows
- Meiji continues to lead chocolate confectionery in Japan
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Price increases set to drive positive current value growth and retail volume decline
- Mass brands continue to create interest by collaborating with various brands
- Demand for chocolate confectionery for gifting likely to remain high
CATEGORY DATA
- Summary 2 Other Chocolate Confectionery by Product Type: 2024
- Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
GUM IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Gum shows slight rebound, while decline in smoking population, shrinking shelf space, and competition with other snacks continues
- Unit price increases continue
- Flavour innovation continues in gum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Leading manufacturers will promote the health benefits of chewing gum
- Lotte features K-pop band NewJeans in the promotion of gum
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2019-2024
- Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Sugar confectionery in Japan offers a wide product range
- Strong unit price increases continue
- Gummies see innovations beyond flavour and texture
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Medicated confectionery set to lead growth in sugar confectionery in Japan
- Mass brands will continue to create a buzz through collaborations
- Gummies have the ability to attract customers
CATEGORY DATA
- Summary 3 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2024
- Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 41 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Sweet biscuits sees strong retail volume growth thanks to its price advantage
- Impactful price increases due to premiumisation and inflation
- Morinaga & Co turns its long-selling brands into bar shapes to offer convenience
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Demand for premium biscuits and other gifts likely to increase
- Ingredients cost and supply likely to remain a concern
- Mass brands consistently create excitement by partnering with a range of different brands
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 51 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 52 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 61 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 62 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 63 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 64 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 66 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 67 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 68 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
ICE CREAM IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Popularity of ice cream remains high even after several price increases due to soaring ingredients costs
- Continued significant rise in unit prices
- Leading manufacturers respond to tough competition with innovative new products and sales methods
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Dairy-based ice cream will continue to perform well
- Popular brands continue to provide buzz through various collaborations
- Plant-based ice cream emerges in Japan
CATEGORY DATA
- Table 69 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 70 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 71 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 72 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 73 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2019-2024
- Table 74 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 75 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 76 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 77 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 78 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 79 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 80 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 81 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 82 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 83 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 84 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 85 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SAVOURY SNACKS IN JAPAN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
- Salty snacks drives the growth of savoury snacks in Japan
- Continuous dramatic increases in unit price
- Amajoppai (salty-sweet) flavour is booming
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
- Major brands continue to create buzz through collaborations with various brands
- Expanding the range of products to meet inbound and souvenir demand
- Multiple trends emerging, such as savoury snacks with health appeal, for meal replacement, and for children
CATEGORY DATA
- Summary 4 Other Savoury Snacks by Product Type: 2024
- Table 86 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2019-2024
- Table 87 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2019-2024
- Table 88 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
- Table 89 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
- Table 90 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2024
- Table 91 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2021-2024
- Table 92 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2019-2024
- Table 93 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2024-2029
- Table 94 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2024-2029
- Table 95 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
- Table 96 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
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