(Reuters) - Cadbury parent Mondelez International beat market expectations for first-quarter sales and profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for its pricey products including chocolates and salty crackers, despite rising inflationary costs.

The company posted net sales of $9.29 billion for the first quarter, compared with analysts' average estimate of $9.16 billion, according to LSEG data.

(Reporting by Anuja Bharat Mistry in Bengaluru; Editing by Pooja Desai)