Snacks in Costa Rica
Increased socialising and the return to post-pandemic habits is supporting the snacks category in 2023. Although inflation continues to cut into discretionary incomes and consumers remain price sensitive, most consumers have become accustomed to higher prices. Inflation reached 7.8% in 2022, according to the National Statistics Institute (INEC), the highest level in the past decade. Added to this, a significant percentage of the population is still affected by unemployment stemming from the pand...
Euromonitor International's Snacks in Costa Rica 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 2018-2022, 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 2027, 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?
Euromonitor International's Snacks in Costa Rica 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 2018-2022, 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 2027, 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.
SNACKS IN COSTA RICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Snacks in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Higher stress levels drive indulgent purchases
Tourism recovery benefits dark chocolate
Local brands innovate to take on popular imported names
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Costa Ricans to shift towards high quality chocolate
Cooperativa de Productos de Leche Dos Pinos will continue to innovate
Milk chocolate to remain firm favourite among Costa Ricans
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GUM IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Limited discretionary income affects sales
Plastic jar formats prove popular with consumers
Parents try to limit bubble gum consumption
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further brands expected to penetrate gum category
Increased marketing to help category growth
Natural gum could have success in Costa Rica
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sugar confectionery is boosted by the return of birthday parties.
Consumption focuses on special occasions as health concerns force parents to limit everyday sugar intake
Gummies are increasingly popular with children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Toffees, caramels and nougats could be more widely promoted category
Other sugar confectionery faces opportunities
Future generations will become more concerned about sugar intake
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation urges low income groups to trade down
Higher consumer stress levels is driving demand
Cereal bars considered a healthier substitute to sweet biscuits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturers to focus on innovation and wider distribution to grow sales
Protein/energy bars only accessible to high income consumers
Fruit snacks show promising growth potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 47 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2023
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 60 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ICE CREAM IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers return to ice cream parlours
Better for you options hit the shelves but face challenges
Flavour innovations combine products from other categories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail faces healthy growth as take-home consumption remains strong
Freight stability will continue to promote imports
Prices expected to continue rising
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAVOURY SNACKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Price is an important factor for most consumers
Much-loved flavours in salty snacks
Better-for-you snacks become more widely available
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price continues to be a deciding factor when choosing salty snacks
Salty biscuits will continue to be appreciated for their versatility and price
Options using healthier oils to grow in the category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 76 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 81 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 82 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Snacks in 2023: The big picture
Key trends in 2023
Competitive Landscape
Channel developments
What next for snacks?
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 7 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
CHOCOLATE CONFECTIONERY IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Higher stress levels drive indulgent purchases
Tourism recovery benefits dark chocolate
Local brands innovate to take on popular imported names
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Costa Ricans to shift towards high quality chocolate
Cooperativa de Productos de Leche Dos Pinos will continue to innovate
Milk chocolate to remain firm favourite among Costa Ricans
CATEGORY DATA
Table 12 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 19 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GUM IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Limited discretionary income affects sales
Plastic jar formats prove popular with consumers
Parents try to limit bubble gum consumption
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further brands expected to penetrate gum category
Increased marketing to help category growth
Natural gum could have success in Costa Rica
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 28 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 31 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 32 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SUGAR CONFECTIONERY IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Sugar confectionery is boosted by the return of birthday parties.
Consumption focuses on special occasions as health concerns force parents to limit everyday sugar intake
Gummies are increasingly popular with children
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Toffees, caramels and nougats could be more widely promoted category
Other sugar confectionery faces opportunities
Future generations will become more concerned about sugar intake
CATEGORY DATA
Table 35 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 36 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 39 Sales of Pastilles, Gummies, Jellies and Chews by Type: % Value 2018-2023
Table 40 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2019-2023
Table 41 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2020-2023
Table 42 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 43 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SWEET BISCUITS, SNACK BARS AND FRUIT SNACKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Inflation urges low income groups to trade down
Higher consumer stress levels is driving demand
Cereal bars considered a healthier substitute to sweet biscuits
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Manufacturers to focus on innovation and wider distribution to grow sales
Protein/energy bars only accessible to high income consumers
Fruit snacks show promising growth potential
CATEGORY DATA
Table 47 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 48 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 49 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 50 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 51 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 52 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2019-2023
Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2020-2023
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2019-2023
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2020-2023
Table 57 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 59 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 60 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
ICE CREAM IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers return to ice cream parlours
Better for you options hit the shelves but face challenges
Flavour innovations combine products from other categories
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Retail faces healthy growth as take-home consumption remains strong
Freight stability will continue to promote imports
Prices expected to continue rising
CATEGORY DATA
Table 65 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 66 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 67 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 68 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 69 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2019-2023
Table 70 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2020-2023
Table 71 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 72 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
SAVOURY SNACKS IN COSTA RICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Price is an important factor for most consumers
Much-loved flavours in salty snacks
Better-for-you snacks become more widely available
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Price continues to be a deciding factor when choosing salty snacks
Salty biscuits will continue to be appreciated for their versatility and price
Options using healthier oils to grow in the category
CATEGORY DATA
Table 76 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2018-2023
Table 77 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 78 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2018-2023
Table 79 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 80 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2019-2023
Table 81 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2020-2023
Table 82 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2018-2023
Table 83 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2023-2028
Table 84 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 85 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2023-2028
Table 86 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028
