Market Trends of Southeast Asia Savory Snacks Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Southeast Asia Savory Snacks Market according to our research experts:
Growing Demand for Low Sodium Snacks
High sodium intake from foods is linked to high blood pressure. Increased dietary sodium intake is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. With growing concerns, governments are introducing national policies to promote healthy eating and active lifestyles. Regulations and changing consumer appetites demand more incredible innovation for low-sodium snacks that retain the taste. Moreover, the rising consciousness of consumers regarding their health is decreasing the use of sodium-based snacks across the region. Consumers are shifting toward healthier ingredients in their daily routine, such as using more beneficial salts such as Himalayan Pink Salt. Thus, consumers are moving toward low-sodium snacks to maintain good health, which is the primary factor driving the market. Owing to this, some companies are introducing low-sodium snack products to satisfy the consumers' demand. For instance, in August 2022, Thai silk fiber and silk pupae powder manufacturer Kokoonic introduced a new savory snack range called Eri Rocket that's made with Eri silk protein powder, low in sodium, jasmine rice, and corn flakes. The snacks in two flavors, Thunder Cheese and Grilled Squid were packed with protein and appealing for being baked, not fried.
Indonesia Holds the Significant Market Share
The Indonesian savory snacks market is expected to be fueled by the high availability of various kinds of flavors along with a surge in the disposable income of consumers in the country. The face of snacks is changing in the country, as empowered consumers increasingly seek tasty, nutritional, and sustainable foods to fuel their on-the-go lifestyles. Localization is encouraging the use of bold and spicy flavors and exotic ingredients to appeal to international palates, which is driving growth in the country's market. The presence of multiple brands and players introducing extruded snacks in the country is catering to the market demand for this type of savory snack. Many companies in the country, such as Indofood Frito-Lay, offer extruded snacks majorly using wheat flour as the base material, or a combination of wheat flour and other ingredients. Few of the extruded snack makers also use corn and gram flour in their ingredient mix to offer whole grains extruded snacks. For instance, Chheda's Nylon Sev is a type of savory snack made from gram flour. The ingredients are pushed through minute sieves making them look like threads of nylon and is a suitable savory snack to consume at teatime. Such products are found on online sites to meet the needs of consumers across the country. Consumers are striving to clean up their eating habits and make healthier food choices, as they are becoming increasingly health-conscious and more aware of what is in their food and are looking for 'organic' and 'non-GMO' food labels as synonymous and are willing to pay more for these products.
