Global Wafer Biscuits Market Overview:
The global wafer biscuit market was valued at USD 90 billion, and it is expected to reach USD 121 billion with a CAGR of 4.2 % during the forecast period of 2022-2028.
The wafer biscuits are the type of baked biscuits that have crunchy layers. The wafer biscuits mainly consumed as a light munching snack, and it is preferred to be a healthy substitute for regular biscuits available in the market. Wafer biscuits considered as an on-the-go snack and fit perfectly in the bracket of a healthy snack item. The wafer biscuits are full layers of sandwiches, which are crunchy but not loose, crispy and smooth, and non-greasy in the mouth. In addition to good taste, the important thing is health as wafer biscuits have low sugar, low fat, low calories, and no preservatives and even made with vegetable oil and skim milk.
Moreover, wafer biscuits come in different flavors and sizes. The raw material used in wafer biscuits has
nutritional ingredients that make it a healthy, munching snack. The wafer biscuits are a refined form of grains that makes it unique from other variants of biscuits in the market. Therefore, the demand for wafer biscuits is increasing due to gluten-free snacks that have nutritional ingredients in it.
Global Wafer Biscuits Market Insights
Global wafer Biscuits market projected to witness a CAGR of over 6% in the forecast period. Increasing living standards and changing eating habits towards organic and healthy food will boost the global wafer biscuits market. Additionally, wafer biscuits are nominal in prices because of the high market penetration and easy availability in the market.
Nowadays, people are pursuing convenient and fast lifestyles; thus, the healthy nutritional value of snack foods is getting more and more attention. Besides, nominal price, easy availability of wafer biscuits on stores, and durability of wafer biscuits helps in increasing market share. Further, wafer biscuits are the innovation in the biscuits market as people are losing their taste of traditional biscuits. Therefore, wafer biscuits bring new taste and other nutritional components in the form of wafer biscuits to capture the market.
Furthermore, the global wafer biscuits market holds the most significant share in the bread and biscuits industry. Owing to, high-profit margins and external packaging are colorful, which is eye-catching and cater to the young generation as it fits in their psychology. Moreover, the additional fiber, vitamin, and
protein present in the wafer biscuits make it a good option for young as well as the adult population.
Growth Driver
Consumer changing lifestyle
With the effects of the rising standard of living and increasing concern towards healthy living and eating habits, the consumer lifestyle has been continuously changing. Wafer biscuits are a gluten-free and refined form of the grain, considered as tasty and crunchy snack. Therefore, it is a healthy snack option along with its durability, affordability, availability, and different flavors that have increased wafer biscuits demand in the market.
Economical pricing and easy availability
The nominal price of the biscuit and its availability on stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, and high penetration of wafer biscuits has captured the market growth. The standard investment in production and selective in raw material has helped in maintaining a constant market and quality and taste of the product. Therefore, more and more consumer is willing to buy wafer biscuits for their nutritional values.
Form Type Segmental Analysis
Based on form, the global wafer biscuits market bifurcated into cream-filled biscuits and coated biscuits. Cream filled biscuits captured the most market owing to different flavors that attract children as well as youth worldwide. Along with it, the wafer is healthy snacks as it is made from the refined form of grain and later gets baked, which makes it is a healthy and nutritional snack. Wafer biscuit is light and on the go snack, which helps in gaining maximum share in the market.
ApplicationType Segmental Analysis
Based on application, wafer biscuits classified into sandwiches cookies, ice cream decoration, and Chocolate bars. Sandwich cookies expected to capture the market in the forecast period from 2020-2027. The taste, colorful external packaging attracts the young population, and due to its nutritional value, the adult population started consuming as a healthy snack option.
Distribution Segmental Analysis
Based on the distribution channel, the global wafer biscuits market classified into Retail Outlets, Wholesalers, Online, and supermarkets/Hypermarkets. Supermarket/hypermarket has captured the largest share in 2019 and expected to grow in the forecast period as well. Due to the easy availability of all the flavors along with different offers and discounts provided to the consumers will drive the global wafer biscuits market.
Region Segmental Analysis
Based on geography, the global
Wafer biscuits market segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. Europe dominates the global wafer biscuit market, with the largest share owing to the presence of many vendors and a high standard of living followed by the population. The Asia-Pacific region is the second leading market and expected to grow during the forecast period from 2020-2027. China and India witness a rise in the market demand for wafer biscuits due to the increase in urbanization in the region.
Competitor Analysis
Companies such as Nestle SA, Mars, Mondelez International, Hershey Food Corp, Antonelli Bros, Bolero, Dukes, Kellogg, Lago Group are prominent players in the global wafer biscuits market.
Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global Wafer Biscuits manufacturing firms
- Research organizations and consulting companies
- Organizations, associations, and alliances related to Global Wafer Biscuits market.
- Regulatory bodies
- Retailers
- Suppliers
Recent Development
- In April 2017, Pink Panther wafers, once a popular snack, are expected to make a comeback in the global market in 2018. The revamped biscuits will include a thicker layer of vanilla cream.
- In September 2017, an Austrian manufacturer of wafer, biscuits and confectionery productions system Haas Group is now officially part of the BA1/4hler Group.
Scope of the Report
| Report Attribute |
Details |
| Market size value in 2021 |
USD 90 billion |
| The revenue forecast in 2028 |
USD 121 billion |
| Growth Rate |
CAGR of 4.2 % from 2022 to 2028. |
| Historical data |
2017 – 2020 |
| Base Year |
2021 |
| Forecast period |
2022 – 2028 |
| Region covered |
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
| Key companies Profiled |
The Companies Nestle SA, Mars, Mondelez International, Hershey Food Crop, Antonelli Bros, Bolero, Dukes, Kellogg, Lago Group Company, are key players. |
The objective of the Research
- Market modeling starts with identifying a target market where historical data exists. A Market can include prediction problems, economic factors, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying new patterns from past events, which helps our client to have deep dive into the market.
- Product analysis involves steps such as examining product features, costs, availability, quality, and other aspects. Product analysis is conducted to understand potential buyers and measure competition in the market.
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis helps in assessing potential changes to an economy’s inflation rate, taxes, interest rates, exchange rates, trading regulations, and excise duties that can or have a major effect on the target market.
- Market Segmental Analysis defines in-depth scenario of the target market by the process of grouping consumers into naturally existing created segments of consumers who share similar product preferences or characteristics
- The geographical mapping approach helps our clients to understand national or international markets because different consumers in different regions have different needs wants, and cultural characteristics that can be specifically targeted.
Market Modelling
By Form Types
By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
Global wafer biscuits Market
Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
- Market Modelling
- Product Analysis
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
- Market Segmental Analysis
- Geographical Mapping
- Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
- Identification of Target Market
- Data Acquisition
- Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
- Data Validation through Primary Techniques
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Graphical Techniques/Analysis
- Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
- Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Industry Insights
- Supply Chain Analysis
- Industry Impact and Forces
- Growth Drivers
- Challenges
- Opportunities
- Trends
- Technological Landscape
- Competitors & Product Analysis
- Regulatory Framework
- Company market share analysis, 2019
- Porter’s Five forces analysis
- New Investment Analysis
- PESTEL Analysis
- Global wafer biscuits market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
- North America Wafer Biscuits Market Overview
- North America Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- North America Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Price Point Analysis
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
- Economic Impact Study on North America wafer biscuits Market
- By Country
- Europe Global Wafer Biscuits Market Overview
- Europe Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- Europe Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Price Point Analysis
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
- Economic Impact Study on Europe wafer biscuits Market
- By Country
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific Global wafer biscuits market Overview
- Asia Pacific Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- Asia Pacific Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Price Point Analysis
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
- Economic Impact Study on Asia Pacific wafer biscuits Market
- By Country
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- South America wafer biscuits market Overview
- South America Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- South America Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Application
- Sandwich cookies
- Chocolate bar
- Ice cream decoration
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Price Point Analysis
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
- Economic Impact Study on South America wafer biscuits Market
- By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Middle East & Africa Global wafer biscuits market Overview
- Middle East & Africa Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- Consumption
- Supply/Production
- Middle East & Africa Wafer Biscuits Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By Form Types
- By Distribution Channel
- Retail Outlets
- Convenience Stores
- Online retailers
- Supermarket/Hypermarkets
- By Price Point Analysis
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Manufacturer & Distributor List (Top 5)
- Economic Impact Study on Middle East & Africa Global wafer biscuits Market
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Key Product landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, SWOT Analysis and Strategic Outlook)
- Nestle SA,
- Mars,
- Mondelez International,
- Mars,
- Hershey Food Corp,
- Antonelli Bros,
- Bolero
- Dukes
- Kellogg
- Lago Group
- Others prominent players.