Snacks in Argentina
Snacks in 2025: The big picture
Table 1 Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Summary 1 Research Sources
Chocolate Confectionery in Argentina
Economic pressure and soaring input costs weigh on recovery in 2025
Arcor SAIC maintains leadership through broad brand portfolio
Small local grocers remain the dominant distribution channel
Category poised for gradual recovery as macroeconomic conditions improve
Digital influence and global flavours accelerate product innovation
Indulgence remains dominant, though wellness offerings retain niche appeal
Table 13 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 Sales of Chocolate Tablets by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 18 NBO Company Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2021-2025
Table 19 LBN Brand Shares of Chocolate Confectionery: % Value 2022-2025
Table 20 Distribution of Chocolate Confectionery by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 24 Forecast Sales of Chocolate Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Gum in Argentina
Gum remains vulnerable as economic pressures lead parents to cut spending
Arcor SAIC and Mondelez dominate chewing gum, while Bazooka regains ground
Wholesalers gain traction by catering to individual consumers
Economic stabilisation and rising disposable incomes will support gum’s recovery
Digital payments remove the need for gum as small change, opening space for innovation
Health trends may limit bubble gum as parents shift toward lower-sugar options
Table 25 Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Gum by Flavour: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 30 NBO Company Shares of Gum: % Value 2021-2025
Table 31 LBN Brand Shares of Gum: % Value 2022-2025
Table 32 Distribution of Gum by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 33 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Gum by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Sugar Confectionery in Argentina
Sugar confectionery remains vulnerable due to lack of nutritional value, but shows signs of recovery
Arcor dominates the competitive landscape with innovation-led growth
Small local grocers remain dominant while wholesalers attract new consumers
Sales of sugar confectionery set to rise as innovation and macroeconomic recovery fuel growth
Premiumisation and functional innovations expected to strengthen category value
New labelling laws shape perceptions, but indulgence continues to drive demand
Summary 2 Other Sugar Confectionery by Product Type: 2025
Table 37 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 38 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Chewy Candies by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 42 NBO Company Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2021-2025
Table 43 LBN Brand Shares of Sugar Confectionery: % Value 2022-2025
Table 44 Distribution of Sugar Confectionery by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 45 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sugar Confectionery by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Ice Cream in Argentina
Economic context and harsh winter weather suppress demand across formats
Froneri Argentina and Arcor SAIC retain their dominance in a stabilising market
Precios Justos ends as kiosks gain share from modern retailers
All segments expected to recover and witness growth rates
Artisanal ice cream snacks could add value to the industry
Sustainability initiatives gain traction beyond packaging
Table 49 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 50 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 51 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Ice Cream by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Impulse Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 55 NBO Company Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 56 LBN Brand Shares of Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 57 NBO Company Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 58 LBN Brand Shares of Impulse Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 59 NBO Company Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2021-2025
Table 60 LBN Brand Shares of Take-home Ice Cream: % Value 2022-2025
Table 61 Distribution of Ice Cream by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 63 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 64 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 65 Forecast Sales of Ice Cream by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Savoury Snacks in Argentina
Less popular categories are more impacted during economic crisis periods
PepsiCo and Bagley Argentina lead salty snacks and savoury biscuits, respectively
Supermarkets and hypermarkets outperform small local grocers
Increased purchasing power and private label will drive growth
Savoury snacks will witness the biggest number of spicy innovations
Healthier snacks have good opportunities but will not outperform indulgence
Table 66 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 67 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 68 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 69 Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 70 NBO Company Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 71 LBN Brand Shares of Savoury Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 72 Distribution of Savoury Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 73 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 74 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 75 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 76 Forecast Sales of Savoury Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks in Argentina
Sweet biscuits recover faster than snack bars and fruit snacks after economic disruption
Bagley and Mondelez dominate sweet biscuits while snack bar players lose ground
Distribution split between large retailers and small grocers as pricing pressures shift dynamics
Healthier snacks set to outperform as consumer awareness grows
Innovation opportunities expand as stability returns to the business landscape
Labelling legislation restricts promotions but has limited impact on demand
Table 77 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 78 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 79 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 80 Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 81 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 82 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 83 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2021-2025
Table 84 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Biscuits: % Value 2022-2025
Table 85 NBO Company Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2021-2025
Table 86 LBN Brand Shares of Snack Bars: % Value 2022-2025
Table 87 NBO Company Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2021-2025
Table 88 LBN Brand Shares of Fruit Snacks: % Value 2022-2025
Table 89 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 90 Distribution of Sweet Biscuits by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 91 Distribution of Snack Bars by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 92 Distribution of Fruit Snacks by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 93 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 94 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 95 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 96 Forecast Sales of Sweet Biscuits, Snack Bars and Fruit Snacks by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030