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The average weekly purchase of chips and potato snacks amounted to ** grams per person in the United Kingdom in 2023/24. Over the period in consideration, the average purchase per week oscillated between ** grams in 2008 and ** grams in 2023/24. 

Savory snacks & eating habits

Crisps are savory snacks, commonly called chips in the United States. Particularly popular in Western countries, they constitute a significant part of the snack food market. They also generally are favorites among consumers. In 2021, almost ** tons of crisps were sold across the United Kingdom, an all-time high since 2006.

The U.S. snack foods industry

American companies can be found the top of the list of leading snack and bakery companies worldwide, establishing the country as a leader in this sector. When asked, American parents explain they purchase snacks for their children as a treat first, and to fill some nutritional gaps second. For more on the U.S. snack food industry visit our topic page here.