Extruded Snacks Market Research Report– by Type (Sweet and Savory), by Source (Potato, Rice, Corn, Tapioca, Mixed Grain and others), By Distribution Channel (Store-Based and Non-Store Based), and Region - Forecast till 2027

Extruded Snacks Market Overview:

Extrusion of food includes various steps such as mixing, kneading, cooking, shearing, forming, and shaping; these are food processing techniques known as food extrusion. The food extrusion process allows mass manufacturing of food, and this process continues with an endless and well-organized system that shows homogeneity of the final product. The high starch content food product is manufactured through the food extrusion process. The food products extracted from this technique are bread, cereals, pasta, ready-to-eat snacks, vegetable protein, beverages, pet foods, etc. The vast consumption of these food products worldwide is propelling the growth of Extruded Snacks Market. The rise in concern about consuming a balanced breakfast with essentials like protein and vitamins for a healthy start accelerates the Extruded Snacks Market Growth. Extruded food has nutritional benefits and substances that help maintain the diet effectively and help in digestion, further stimulating the body to stay healthy. 

The increase in demand for good processed and hygenic food that maintains the food habit and the concern to have a balanced diet are even helping the global Extruded Snacks Market flourish. Today’s generation is aware of food-related issues, and they understand the body disorders a person suffers when a proper diet is not followed. Maintaining healthy food habits among every age group from babies to the older generation raises the Extruded Snacks Market Trends. People are even suffering from weight disorders; children are mostly found malnourished, and other age groups suffer from obesity and other disorders. Therefore, these issues raise awareness and alert people to stay concerned about their food habits and weight management. The increased demand for healthy snacking has become a prior concern in day-to-day life. People include snacks in their short-meal time to maintain their appetite and diet. All these factors drive the growth rate of the Extruded Snacks Market at the global level.  

COVID-19 Analysis

Several markets have faced a tough situation during the pandemic due to huge revenue losses. The financial crisis has become a major issue for almost every market during the lockdown period. The Extruded Snacks Market has even gone through difficult challenges because the government's strict guidelines had led to halting the process of manufacturing and operating in the food industry. These units were closed for a long period which harshly affected the production process. The local stores and hypermarkets even remained closed during this period, which resulted in the loss of sales. These factors have badly affected the growth value of the Extruded Snacks Market Share. 

On the other hand, the rise in concern among the public to maintain a balanced diet and good food habits with essential nutrients is boosting the market in this worse situation. Further, the Extruded Snacks Market will notice a healthy growth rate during the evaluation period in the coming years.

Chief Factors Existing in The Market

• Key Market Drivers

The chief drivers of the Extruded Snacks Market are driving the market with its huge driving factors. The experiment and innovation of flavors in extruded snacks is one of the major driving factors of the market. Different marketing strategies implemented by the key players to develop the market are even promoting the market’s growth rate.

• Market Challenges

The Extruded Snacks Market Analysis has shown different challenging factors of the market. During the COVID-19 period, the market faced a financial crisis due to the lockdown effect, but the market can easily overcome this situation with rising opportunities.

• Market Opportunities

The Extruded Snacks Market is noticing various growth opportunities due to the increased rate of consumers. The rise in concern of the consumers to maintain a healthy snacking diet is setting huge growth opportunities for the Extruded Snacks Market. The competitions between the players various R & D activities in extruded snacks fuel the global Extruded Snacks Market.

• Market Restraints

The Extruded Snacks Market Forecast has faced some restraining factors that are hindering the market's growth. The high cost of improved and innovative extruded snacks is one of the restraining factors of the market.

Cumulative Evaluation Of The Market

The Extruded Snacks Market has shown the evaluation of the market in the present situation. The marketing dynamics available in the market are targeting the growth rate accordingly. The driving factors are boosting the growth value of the market. The challenging and restraining factors are creating a difficult situation for the economic growth of the market. Still, further, due to its wide opportunities, the market will successfully overcome this crisis. The Extruded Snacks Market Value is expected to reach its estimated CAGR in the review period.

Market Segmentation

The Extruded Snacks Market Size is segmented based on type, source, and distribution channel. These segments are further segmented, and their services will propel the global Extruded Snacks Market Trends. Each of the segments is necessarily effective for the market’s growth. Therefore, they are segmented based on different categories to show a positive impact on the Extruded Snacks Market Growth.

• By Type

The market is divided into sweet and savory in the type segment. The savory segment is considered the dominating segment of the global market due to its wide consumption among consumers. People prefer the savory snacks item as their short-time meal, accelerating the type segment. The savory segment is witnessed to reach its excepted growth rate during the forecast period.

• By Sources

The sources segment of the market is classified into potato, rice, corn, tapioca, mixed grain, and others. Among these, the rice and corn segment dominate the market due to its huge consumption across various world regions. Especially, rice is highly consumed in most of the region because of its high carbohydrate content, due to which it is considered the high energy it is giving food. The rice and corn segment will witness its estimated value in the coming years.

• By Distribution Channel

The market is categorized into store-based and non-store based on the distribution channels. The store-based segment constitutes hypermarkets and supermarkets through which the food products reach the customers. These are present in huge numbers among various countries in the world. The rise in demand for self-picking food products for a better shopping experience and the keenness to know about multiple brands are driving the store-based segment. Therefore, this segment is considered the leading segment of the distribution channel.

Regional Analysis

The Extruded Snacks Market Analysis states the geographical status of the market. The market trends are highly progressing in major regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world. Among all these regions, the Asia Pacific region is noticed as the major dominating region due to the presence of a wide range of products available in a reasonable price range. Therefore, the Asia Pacific region holds the maximum share of the global Extruded Snacks Market Share. India is considered the major contributor of the market region due to its wide consumption.

The other regions, including Europe and North America, will show a significant growth rate in the future years. The increased inclination towards healthy snacking drives the regional market of these regions. The Latin American market will witness the highest growth and share value during the review period. Meanwhile, the upbringing innovations in extrusion techniques of food are even driving the various regions' market.

Competitive Intensity Within the Industry 

The chief players are handling all the responsibility to help the market shine globally. The implemented marketing strategies demonstrate the share value of the market. Therefore, the global market is thriving to achieve its goal due to the chief players across the world. Here is the list of top players of the market outlook.

• Kellogg Co. (U.S.)


• Mondelez International Inc. (U.S.)


• Old Dutch Foods, Inc. (U.S.)


• Calbee, Inc. (Japan)


• Frito-Lay North America, Inc (U.S.)


• Diamond Foods Inc. (U.S.)


• ITC (India)

Recent Market Developments

• Dr. Eugenio Bortone, one of the prominent food scientists, extrusion process experts, and the inventor of Frito-Lay’s Twisted Cheetos, Sapientia, has discovered and filed four foundational patents revolving around the protein twist and crispy puff style snack.


• Kellogg’s is all set to launch its limited-edition mince pie flavored Wheat in the upcoming week. The cereal will be packed with a smooth, gently spiced sultana center, offering mince pie fans the chance to add a touch of festive spirit to the Christmas season.

Report Overview

The complete overview report of the Extruded Snacks Market Forecast shows different tactics of the market. The role of marketing dynamics has been stated in the report with its measures. The COVID-19 report has shown the market’s situation during the lockdown period. Further, the segmentation analysis has reported various segments and their progress in the global market. According to the geographical status, the market is showing sheer growth in major market regions. In the forecast period, the market will successfully reach its estimated value.

Key Industrial Segments

By Type

• Sweet


• Savory

By Source

• Potato


• Rice


• Corn


• Tapioca


• Mixed Grains 


• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Store-Based


• Non-Store-Based