Industry facts
Information Brochures
Information for journalists and other stakeholders who are interested in processed potato products, crisps, savoury snacks and snack nuts.
It is our privilege to introduce our newest information brochure.
The figures and info graphics that we present describe the valuable contribution of the savoury snacks industry to the UK economy, and also present many key facts about our category’s contribution to dietary intakes and health.
PPA UK Annual Reports
We are pleased to be able to share our latest Annual Report, covering the period April 2024 to May 2025.
Our first Annual Report for PPA UK, covering our work from April 2023 to May 2024, is available to view here.
UK potato crisp and savoury snacks market value
The total value of the savoury snack industry in the UK is estimated at £5,246 million.
*Includes World Food (any savoury snacks product merchandised in the World Food aisle)
**Meat Snacks (any shelf stable bagged savoury snacks product, including pork scratchings, billtong, and beef jerky)
Employment within the UK potato crips and savoury snacks sector
There are over 170 different businesses operating within the UK snacks sector. Savoury snack manufacturers directly employ over 10,000 people.
Over 75% of these sites are located outside London and the South East and in particular, the sector is a major employer in both the East Midlands and the North East of England.