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Pretzel Market Report by Content (Salted Pretzels, Unsalted Pretzels), Type (Hard, Soft), Packaging Type (Bags, Boxes, Containers, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialist Retailers, Online Retailers, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
Market Report I 2025-02-10 I 141 Pages I IMARC Group
The global pretzel market size reached USD 7.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 10.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.86% during 2025-2033. The rising demand for convenient and on-the-go snacks, increasing product demand as a healthier alternative, and the expanding global retail sector are some of the key factors driving the market.
Pretzel is a popular baked snack made from a simple mixture of flour, water, yeast, and salt. The dough is carefully kneaded and shaped into the traditional knot-like form before being baked to perfection. Beyond its appealing taste and texture, it offers several nutritional advantages, such as it is low in fat and cholesterol, making it a healthier alternative to many other snacks. Furthermore, pretzels are a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy and aiding digestion. In terms of health benefits, they are a good source of fiber, helping in regulating blood sugar levels and promoting a healthy digestive system. They are also a rich source of iron, folate, and niacin, which are vital in digesting and metabolizing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Additionally, they aid in reducing cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Notably, pretzels are increasingly preferred by the younger population as manufacturers continually introduce new products in various shapes and sizes, including pretzel sticks, sandwiches, poppers, and minis. Currently, soft, hard, and flavored are some of the commonly available product variants.
Pretzel Market Trends:
The global pretzel market is primarily accelerated by several key factors, including the rising demand for convenient and on-the-go snacks among consumers. This is further boosted by the increasing product demand as a healthier alternative to traditional snack options. Additionally, the expanding global retail sector, coupled with the growing popularity of online platforms that provide greater accessibility and convenience for consumers to purchase pretzels, is fueling the market growth. In line with this, key market players are introducing innovative flavors and variations, such as sweet, savory, and gluten-free options, to increase their consumer base, which is further stimulating the market growth. Furthermore, the rapidly expanding food service industry, including restaurants, cafes, and cinemas, and the increasing influence of Western cuisines are influencing the market growth. Besides this, rising disposable incomes, changing lifestyles, and the surging trend of snacking are creating a positive outlook for the market. In addition to this, the growing demand for premium and gourmet snacks and the shifting consumer inclination towards organic food products are propelling the demand for high-quality pretzels made from natural ingredients without artificial preservatives and additives, which, in turn, is contributing to the market growth. Other factors, such as the expansion of organized retail channels, the development of modern distribution networks, the proliferating e-commerce platform, and the ease of online purchasing, are facilitating the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global pretzel market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on content, type, packaging type and distribution channel.
Content Insights:
- Salted Pretzels
- Unsalted Pretzels
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the global pretzel market based on the content. This includes salted pretzels and unsalted pretzels. According to the report, salted pretzels accounted for the largest market share.
Type Insights:
- Hard
- Soft
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the global pretzel market based on type. This includes hard and soft. According to the report, hard accounted for the largest market share.
Packaging Type Insights:
- Bags
- Boxes
- Containers
- Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the global pretzel market based on the packaging type. This includes bags, boxes, containers, and others. According to the report, bags accounted for the largest market share.
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Specialist Retailers
- Online Retailers
- Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the global pretzel market based on the distribution channel. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialist retailers, online retailers, and others. According to the report, supermarkets and hypermarkets accounted for the largest market share.
Regional Insights:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. As per the report, Europe was the largest market for pretzels. Some of the factors driving the Europe pretzel market included changing consumer preferences, increasing awareness about healthier snack options, and rising demand for convenience and on-the-go snacks.
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global pretzel market. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered include Johnson Auntie Anne's, Boulder Brands, Conagra Brands Inc., Frito-Lay North America, Inc, Herr Foods, Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG, J&J Snacks Foods Corporation, Mars, Incorporated, Mr. Pretzel, Old Dutch Foods, Philly Pretzel Factory, Pretzels Inc., etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.What was the size of the global pretzel market in 2024?
2.What is the expected growth rate of the global pretzel market during 2025-2033?
3.What are the key factors driving the global pretzel market?
4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global pretzel market?
5.What is the breakup of the global pretzel market based on the content?
6.What is the breakup of the global pretzel market based on the type?
7.What is the breakup of the global pretzel market based on the packaging type?
8.What is the breakup of the global pretzel market based on the distribution channel?
9.What are the key regions in the global pretzel market?
10.Who are the key players/companies in the global pretzel market?
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Pretzel Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Breakup by Content
5.5 Market Breakup by Type
5.6 Market Breakup by Packaging Type
5.7 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
5.8 Market Breakup by Region
5.9 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Content
6.1 Salted Pretzels
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Unsalted Pretzels
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Type
7.1 Hard
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Soft
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Packaging Type
8.1 Bags
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Boxes
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Containers
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Others
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
9.1 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Convenience Stores
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Specialist Retailers
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Online Retailers
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Others
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 Europe
10.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2 North America
10.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Asia Pacific
10.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Middle East and Africa
10.4.1 Market Trends
10.4.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Latin America
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
14.1 Price Indicators
14.2 Price Structure
14.3 Margin Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 Johnson Auntie Anne's
15.3.2 Boulder Brands
15.3.3 Conagra Brands Inc.
15.3.4 Frito-Lay North America, Inc
15.3.5 Herr Foods
15.3.6 Intersnack Group GmbH & Co. KG
15.3.7 J&J Snacks Foods Corporation
15.3.8 Mars, Incorporated
15.3.9 Mr. Pretzel
15.3.10 Old Dutch Foods
15.3.11 Philly Pretzel Factory
15.3.12 Pretzels Inc.
?Figure 1: Global: Pretzel Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
Figure 3: Global: Pretzel Market: Breakup by Content (in %), 2024
Figure 4: Global: Pretzel Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2024
Figure 5: Global: Pretzel Market: Breakup by Packaging Type (in %), 2024
Figure 6: Global: Pretzel Market: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in %), 2024
Figure 7: Global: Pretzel Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
Figure 8: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
Figure 9: Global: Pretzel Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 10: Global: Pretzel Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 11: Global: Pretzel Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 12: Global: Pretzel (Salted Pretzels) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 13: Global: Pretzel (Salted Pretzels) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 14: Global: Pretzel (Unsalted Pretzels) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 15: Global: Pretzel (Unsalted Pretzels) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 16: Global: Pretzel (Hard) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 17: Global: Pretzel (Hard) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 18: Global: Pretzel (Soft) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 19: Global: Pretzel (Soft) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 20: Global: Pretzel (Bags) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 21: Global: Pretzel (Bags) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 22: Global: Pretzel (Boxes) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 23: Global: Pretzel (Boxes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 24: Global: Pretzel (Containers) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 25: Global: Pretzel (Containers) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 26: Global: Pretzel (Other Packaging Types) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 27: Global: Pretzel (Other Packaging Types) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 28: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 29: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales through Supermarkets and Hypermarkets (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 30: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 31: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales through Convenience Stores (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 32: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales through Specialist Retailers (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 33: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales through Specialist Retailers (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 34: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales through Online Retailers (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 35: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales through Online Retailers (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 36: Global: Pretzel Market: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 37: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales through Other Distribution Channels (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 38: North America: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 39: North America: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 40: Asia Pacific: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 41: Asia Pacific: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 42: Europe: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 43: Europe: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 44: Latin America: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 45: Latin America: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Figure 46: Middle East and Africa: Pretzel Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
Figure 47: Middle East and Africa: Pretzel Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 1: Global: Pretzel Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
Table 2: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Breakup by Content (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 3: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 4: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Breakup by Packaging Type (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 5: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Breakup by Distribution Channel (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 6: Global: Pretzel Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
Table 7: Global: Pretzel Market Structure
Table 8: Global: Pretzel Market: Key Players
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