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Canadean reports on Russian savoury snacks

15 Sep 2016

Currently, the average Russian man consumes savoury snacks less often than his female counterpart, presenting new opportunities for manufacturers, according to a new study published by consumer insight firm Canadean.

Canadean reports on Russian savoury snacks

Currently, the average Russian man consumes savoury snacks less often than his female counterpart, presenting new opportunities for manufacturers to appeal to indulgence-seeking men, according to a new study - Consumer and Market Insights: Savoury Snacks in Russia - published by consumer insight firm Canadean.

The report states that the Russian savoury snacks market was valued at US$2.7 billion in 2015, and is forecast to grow at a rapid compound annual growth rate of 10.1% to reach US$4.3 billion by 2020.

In Russia, men account for 43% of total savoury snack occasions, despite representing 46% of the population. On average, Russian men consume savoury snacks on 93 occasions per year, compared to 105 for females. However, for Veronika Zhupanova, Analyst at Canadean, there is reason for optimism: “The numbers show that while women are considered a wider audience, men represent a substantial market with genuine growth potential.”

Canadean’s research reveals that while comfort food might traditionally be more associated with a female audience, it is men who are far more likely to turn to savoury snacks as a means of relaxing. Indeed, nearly 30% of the volume of savoury snacks eaten by men is driven by this, compared to 21% for women. Moreover, indulgence plays a more significant role for men compared to women, driving 39% of men’s consumption, and 28% of women’s consumption respectively. The implication is clear: snack manufacturers can appeal to males by engaging their pleasure-seeking side.

Zhupanova explains: “While we have seen a number of savoury snack launches targeting men, current innovation is mostly unisex. In this way, indulgent snacks that are overtly masculine in design and positioning can stand out from the crowd.”

By targeting Russian men, manufacturers face a tricky dilemma, Canadean believes. While the demographic reports being motivated by emotional cues like a desire for relaxation, men typically reject concepts that come across as being overtly emotive.

Zhupanova continues: “There are several options available to manufacturers, such as dark-coloured packaging, larger “male” sizes, and claims such as “rich in protein”, which are all concepts that generally appeal to men more than women. Products such as nuts and seeds can more overtly target “masculine” occasions, such as restoring energy after a workout.”

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