This report is based on the CSN Market Report – P13 shared by Intersnack.
The UK crisps, snacks and nuts category continues to deliver value growth, despite ongoing pressure on volumes. The latest Nielsen and Worldpanel data from late December 2025 shows a market that is stabilising, with growth increasingly driven by frequency and penetration rather than shoppers buying more per trip
While volume decline remains a factor, it has softened compared with previous periods, pointing to a more resilient outlook as the category moves into 2026.
Price-Marked Packs Remain the Standout Performer
Price-marked packs continue to outperform. PMP is the fastest-growing segment in the total market and across convenience, delivering consistent value growth over the last four, 12 and 52 weeks
Within convenience, sharing PMPs are the strongest-performing format, outperforming standard sharing, singles and multipacks. This reflects continued shopper demand for price clarity in impulse environments, particularly as consumers remain value-conscious.
By contrast, multipacks are in decline across all convenience channels, and singles have weakened in more recent periods, reinforcing the need to prioritise space toward formats shoppers are actively choosing.
Channel Performance Highlights
Independent stores have seen value growth in the last four and 12 weeks, but declines persist over longer periods. Sharing PMP is the only segment delivering consistent growth across all timeframes, driven by brands such as Walkers Crisps, Takis, Hula Hoops and Discos. Singles and multipacks continue to underperform.
Symbol stores are performing more strongly, delivering value growth across all periods, with particularly strong momentum in recent weeks. Again, sharing PMP leads to growth, supported by brands including Walkers, Hula Hoops, Takis, Pringles and Nik Naks. Multipacks and singles remain under pressure.
Forecourts continue to be impacted by HFSS multibuy restrictions. PMP performs well in recent periods but represents a relatively small share of sales. Improving singles performance remains critical, although select brands such as Pipers and Proper Chips are showing positive growth in handypack and standard sharing formats.
Looking Ahead
The crisps, snacks and nuts category remains a cornerstone of impulse retail. With volume decline easing and value growth continuing, retailers that align ranging and space to today’s winning formats are best placed to drive sales in 2026.
