- Cookies, offering a wide variety of flavors and types, are increasingly vital components of modern snacking habits across residential and commercial settings due to their convenience, taste appeal, and ability to cater to diverse consumer preferences and dietary needs
- The escalating demand for cookies is primarily fueled by shifting consumer lifestyles towards on-the-go eating, growing awareness of premium and health-conscious ingredients, and the expanding presence of cookies in modern retail outlets and e-commerce platforms, which together drive broader market penetration and growth
- North America dominated the cookies market with a share of 34.2% in 2024, due to high consumer demand for premium and specialty cookies, widespread retail penetration, and growing health-consciousness encouraging diversified product offerings
- Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the cookies market during the forecast period due to rising urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and changing lifestyles in countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea
- Bar cookies segment dominated the market with a market share of 34% in 2024 due to their dense, rich texture and the convenience of cutting them into uniform portions, making them ideal for both retail packaging and foodservice distribution
