Product Code: 23040
The Global Cookies Market, valued at USD 13.92 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 9.16% to reach USD 23.55 Billion by 2030. Cookies are defined as small, flat, baked sweet biscuits, typically prepared from flour, sugar, and fat, often enriched with inclusions such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits. The global market for these products is supported by key drivers including increasing consumer demand for convenient snack options, continuous product innovation encompassing healthier formulations and novel flavor profiles, and the expansion of retail distribution channels, particularly in emerging economies.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 13.92 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 23.55 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 9.16% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Chocolate-Based Cookies |
| Largest Market | Europe |
Key Market Drivers
The global cookies market is significantly influenced by the rising demand for convenient snacking options. Modern consumer lifestyles, characterized by increased busyness and a need for portable food solutions, directly contribute to the market's expansion as cookies serve as an accessible and satisfying on-the-go snack. This preference is particularly evident in retail channels catering to quick purchases. According to SNAC International, in its May 2024 release of the 2024 State of the Industry Report, cookie sales in convenience stores surged by 19.2% in 2023, demonstrating robust consumer preference for ready-to-eat cookie formats.
Key Market Challenges
The escalating cost of essential raw materials directly impedes the growth of the Global Cookies Market by increasing production expenditures and narrowing profit margins for manufacturers. This financial pressure restricts the ability of companies to maintain competitive pricing, thereby impacting consumer demand for cookie products. When input costs rise, manufacturers often face the difficult decision of either absorbing these costs, which reduces profitability, or passing them on to consumers through higher retail prices.
Key Market Trends
The expansion of premium and artisanal indulgence offerings represents a significant shift in consumer preferences within the global cookies market. Consumers are increasingly seeking higher quality products with distinctive flavors, unique textures, and superior ingredients, moving beyond standard mass-produced options. This trend caters to a desire for elevated snacking experiences, emphasizing craftsmanship and specialty.
Key Market Players
- Mondelez International, Inc.
- Nestle S.A.
- General Mills Inc.
- Ferrero International S.A.
- Mckee Foods Corporation
- Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
- PepsiCo Inc.
- Britannia Industries Ltd.
- Parle Products Private Limited
- Barilla Holding S.p.A.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Cookies Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Cookies Market, By Product Type:
- Bar
- Molded
- Rolled
- Drop
- Others
Cookies Market, By Type:
- Plain & Butter-based Cookies
- Chocolate-based Cookies
- Others
Cookies Market, By Sales Channel:
- Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online
- Others
Cookies Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Cookies Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Cookies Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Bar, Molded, Rolled, Drop, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Type (Plain & Butter-based Cookies, Chocolate-based Cookies, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Sales Channel (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Cookies Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Cookies Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Cookies Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Cookies Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
7. Europe Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.2. France Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 7.3.5. Spain Cookies Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel
8. Asia Pacific Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.2. India Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.3. Japan Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.4.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 8.3.5. Australia Cookies Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
- 8.3.5.2.3. By Sales Channel
9. Middle East & Africa Cookies Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Cookies Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.2. UAE Cookies Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 9.3.3. South Africa Cookies Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
10. South America Cookies Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Cookies Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.2. Colombia Cookies Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Sales Channel
- 10.3.3. Argentina Cookies Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Sales Channel
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Cookies Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Mondelez International, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Nestle S.A.
- 15.3. General Mills Inc.
- 15.4. Ferrero International S.A.
- 15.5. Mckee Foods Corporation
- 15.6. Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.
- 15.7. PepsiCo Inc.
- 15.8. Britannia Industries Ltd.
- 15.9. Parle Products Private Limited
- 15.10. Barilla Holding S.p.A.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer