Chile Healthy Snacks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

Chile Healthy Snacks Market Outlook

The Chile healthy snacks market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.70% between 2025 and 2034.

Key Takeaways

• Chile's obesity prevalence is higher than the regional average of 30.7% for women and 22.8% for men, which drives Chile healthy snacks market growth.

• As per industry reports, 9.3% of children under 5 are overweight in the country and Chile is "on course" to keep the number from rising by encouraging healthy snacking.

• To reduce the consumption of unhealthy snacks, a nutritional labelling law (Law 20.606) for food products was implemented in June 2016. This mandated a stop sign label on packaged foods that have high levels of sugar, calories, sodium, or saturated fats to warns consumers.

According to industry reports, 33.7% of adult (aged 18 years and over) women and 27.6% of adult men are living with obesity in Chile. The Chilean government's initiatives to combat rising obesity and promote healthy diets, increasing consumer awareness about healthy and nutritionally balanced foods have influenced the market. This has led to a shift in consumption patterns, with consumers choosing healthier alternatives and driving the growth of the healthy food and beverages market.

In addition, the increasing demand for plant-based protein sources, driven by the growth of food-tech startups and campaigns promoting veganism and plant-based protein, presents opportunities for market players to cater to the rising trend of vegetarianism and veganism. Brands like Agricom offer a range of plant-based nut and seed snacks.

The demand for dietary, keto friendly, and free-from gluten snacks is influencing the Chile healthy snacks market development, with brands like Quaker introducing gluten-free granola bars and Nature's Heart offering snacks free from artificial additives, appealing to consumers with specific dietary requirements.

Cereals and granola bars are a significant segment in the market, with brands like Quaker offering a variety of granola bars with oats, nuts, and dried fruits. Local brands like Nature's Heart provide organic and gluten-free cereal options catering to health-conscious consumers.

Dried fruit snacks are another significant segment in the market, with brands like Sun-Maid offering a variety of dried fruits like raisins and apricots. Local brands like Frutos del Maipo provide dried fruit mixes with Chilean specialties like dried strawberries and blueberries. Meanwhile, meat snacks have a niche Chile healthy snacks market share, with brands like Jack Link's offering a range of jerky flavours including beef and turkey. Local producers like Carnes Ñuble provide traditional Chilean dried meat snacks like cecina, appealing to consumers looking for protein-rich options.

Market Segmentation

Chile Healthy Snacks Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type

• Cereals and Granola Bars

• Nuts, Seeds, and Trail Mixes

• Meat Snacks

• Dried Fruit Snacks

• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets

• Speciality Stores

• Convenience Stores

• Online

• Others

Competitive Landscape

Market players are catering to the growing demand for healthy and nutritious snacks due to rising health awareness and concerns about obesity and other diet-related health issues.

• Nestle S.A.

• Wild Foods Co.

• Empresas Carozzi S.A.

• Watt's S.A.

• Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V.

• Orizon S.A.

• Tribu Food

• Others

Key Highlights of the Report