Frozen Food Market - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030
Description
The frozen food market is expected to grow from USD 279.741 billion in 2025 to USD 358.461 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 5.08%.
The global frozen food market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a growing preference for convenient, long-shelf-life food solutions. Frozen foods, preserved at low temperatures, offer minimal preparation time and year-round access to seasonal produce, making them ideal for fast-paced lifestyles, particularly among urban professionals. The market is further propelled by a shift toward clean-label products and sustainable packaging, as manufacturers respond to consumer demands for healthier and eco-friendly options. While challenges such as high production costs and supply chain complexities may hinder growth, the market is poised for significant expansion, particularly in regions with strong consumer awareness and established food industries.
Key Growth Drivers
Urbanization and Demand for Convenience Foods
The global trend toward urbanization is a major driver of the frozen food market, as busy urban professionals seek quick and easy meal solutions. The rise in female labor force participation has further increased the demand for frozen foods, which are easy to store and prepare, catering to time-constrained lifestyles. This shift in consumer behavior, coupled with growing disposable incomes, is fueling demand for convenient, ready-to-eat frozen products that align with modern dietary preferences.
Investments in Production Capacity
Major companies are expanding production capacity to meet the rising demand for frozen foods, signaling strong market confidence. These investments enable manufacturers to scale operations, innovate product offerings, and address consumer preferences for diverse and healthier frozen options, further driving market growth. Strategic expansions also enhance supply chain efficiency, ensuring broader market reach and availability.
Market Segmentation
By Geography
The frozen food market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Europe is expected to hold a significant market share, driven by strong consumer awareness of frozen food benefits, particularly in the United Kingdom. The region’s demand for premium products like ice cream, fish, meat, and poultry supports market growth. Asia-Pacific, led by Japan, is witnessing rapid expansion due to high imports of frozen vegetables and changing eating habits. Japan’s strong reliance on frozen foods for family meals, coupled with dual-income households and diverse product options, further fuels market growth in the region.
Market Developments
In June 2023, Unilever PLC acquired Yasso Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based frozen food brand, to address growing consumer demand for healthier and varied frozen snacks in the UK and beyond. This strategic move highlights the industry’s focus on expanding product portfolios to meet evolving consumer preferences for health-conscious options.
Competitive Landscape
Key players like Unilever PLC and Nomad Foods are driving innovation in the frozen food market through acquisitions and sustainable packaging initiatives. These companies focus on developing clean-label, eco-friendly products to align with consumer trends, strengthening their market positions and supporting industry growth.
The global frozen food market is set for significant growth, propelled by urbanization, rising demand for convenience foods, and strategic investments in production capacity. Europe leads due to strong consumer awareness, while Asia-Pacific, particularly Japan, drives growth through high imports and changing consumer habits. Despite challenges like production costs, innovations in healthier and sustainable products by key players ensure a positive market trajectory, catering to the needs of modern, time-constrained consumers.
Key Benefits of this Report:
Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
Actionable Recommendations: Utilize the insights to exercise strategic decisions to uncover new business streams and revenues in a dynamic environment.
Caters to a Wide Audience: Beneficial and cost-effective for startups, research institutions, consultants, SMEs, and large enterprises.
What do businesses use our reports for?
Industry and Market Insights, Opportunity Assessment, Product Demand Forecasting, Market Entry Strategy, Geographical Expansion, Capital Investment Decisions, Regulatory Framework & Implications, New Product Development, Competitive Intelligence
Report Coverage:
Historical data from 2020 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others.
Frozen Food Market Segmentation
:
By Type
Raw Material
Half-Cooked
Ready to Eat
By Product
Frozen fruits and vegetables
Frozen meat and poultry
Frozen seafood
Frozen ready meals
Frozen desserts
Frozen snacks
Others
By Distribution Channel
Offline
Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Others
Online Channels
By End-User
Food Service
Residential
By Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Taiwan
Others
The global frozen food market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and a growing preference for convenient, long-shelf-life food solutions. Frozen foods, preserved at low temperatures, offer minimal preparation time and year-round access to seasonal produce, making them ideal for fast-paced lifestyles, particularly among urban professionals. The market is further propelled by a shift toward clean-label products and sustainable packaging, as manufacturers respond to consumer demands for healthier and eco-friendly options. While challenges such as high production costs and supply chain complexities may hinder growth, the market is poised for significant expansion, particularly in regions with strong consumer awareness and established food industries.
Key Growth Drivers
Urbanization and Demand for Convenience Foods
The global trend toward urbanization is a major driver of the frozen food market, as busy urban professionals seek quick and easy meal solutions. The rise in female labor force participation has further increased the demand for frozen foods, which are easy to store and prepare, catering to time-constrained lifestyles. This shift in consumer behavior, coupled with growing disposable incomes, is fueling demand for convenient, ready-to-eat frozen products that align with modern dietary preferences.
Investments in Production Capacity
Major companies are expanding production capacity to meet the rising demand for frozen foods, signaling strong market confidence. These investments enable manufacturers to scale operations, innovate product offerings, and address consumer preferences for diverse and healthier frozen options, further driving market growth. Strategic expansions also enhance supply chain efficiency, ensuring broader market reach and availability.
Market Segmentation
By Geography
The frozen food market is segmented into North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Europe is expected to hold a significant market share, driven by strong consumer awareness of frozen food benefits, particularly in the United Kingdom. The region’s demand for premium products like ice cream, fish, meat, and poultry supports market growth. Asia-Pacific, led by Japan, is witnessing rapid expansion due to high imports of frozen vegetables and changing eating habits. Japan’s strong reliance on frozen foods for family meals, coupled with dual-income households and diverse product options, further fuels market growth in the region.
Market Developments
In June 2023, Unilever PLC acquired Yasso Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based frozen food brand, to address growing consumer demand for healthier and varied frozen snacks in the UK and beyond. This strategic move highlights the industry’s focus on expanding product portfolios to meet evolving consumer preferences for health-conscious options.
Competitive Landscape
Key players like Unilever PLC and Nomad Foods are driving innovation in the frozen food market through acquisitions and sustainable packaging initiatives. These companies focus on developing clean-label, eco-friendly products to align with consumer trends, strengthening their market positions and supporting industry growth.
The global frozen food market is set for significant growth, propelled by urbanization, rising demand for convenience foods, and strategic investments in production capacity. Europe leads due to strong consumer awareness, while Asia-Pacific, particularly Japan, drives growth through high imports and changing consumer habits. Despite challenges like production costs, innovations in healthier and sustainable products by key players ensure a positive market trajectory, catering to the needs of modern, time-constrained consumers.
Key Benefits of this Report:
Insightful Analysis: Gain detailed market insights covering major as well as emerging geographical regions, focusing on customer segments, government policies and socio-economic factors, consumer preferences, industry verticals, and other sub-segments.
Competitive Landscape: Understand the strategic maneuvers employed by key players globally to understand possible market penetration with the correct strategy.
Market Drivers & Future Trends: Explore the dynamic factors and pivotal market trends and how they will shape future market developments.
Actionable Recommendations: Utilize the insights to exercise strategic decisions to uncover new business streams and revenues in a dynamic environment.
Caters to a Wide Audience: Beneficial and cost-effective for startups, research institutions, consultants, SMEs, and large enterprises.
What do businesses use our reports for?
Industry and Market Insights, Opportunity Assessment, Product Demand Forecasting, Market Entry Strategy, Geographical Expansion, Capital Investment Decisions, Regulatory Framework & Implications, New Product Development, Competitive Intelligence
Report Coverage:
Historical data from 2020 to 2024 & forecast data from 2025 to 2030
Growth Opportunities, Challenges, Supply Chain Outlook, Regulatory Framework, and Trend Analysis
Competitive Positioning, Strategies, and Market Share Analysis
Revenue Growth and Forecast Assessment of segments and regions including countries
Company Profiling (Strategies, Products, Financial Information, and Key Developments among others.
Frozen Food Market Segmentation
:
By Type
Raw Material
Half-Cooked
Ready to Eat
By Product
Frozen fruits and vegetables
Frozen meat and poultry
Frozen seafood
Frozen ready meals
Frozen desserts
Frozen snacks
Others
By Distribution Channel
Offline
Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Others
Online Channels
By End-User
Food Service
Residential
By Geography
North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Taiwan
Others
Table of Contents
152 Pages
- 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
- 2.1. Market Overview
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Scope of the Study
- 2.4. Market Segmentation
- 3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Restraints
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.6. Policies and Regulations
- 3.7. Strategic Recommendations
- 4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
- 5. FROZEN FOOD MARKET BY TYPE
- 5.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 5.2. Raw Material
- 5.3. Half-Cooked
- 5.4. Ready to Eat
- 6. FROZEN FOOD MARKET BY PRODUCT
- 6.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 6.2. Frozen fruits and vegetables
- 6.3. Frozen meat and poultry
- 6.4. Frozen seafood
- 6.5. Frozen ready meals
- 6.6. Frozen desserts
- 6.7. Frozen snacks
- 6.8. Others
- 7. FROZEN FOOD MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL
- 7.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 7.2. Offline
- 7.2.1. Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
- 7.2.2. Convenience Stores
- 7.2.3. Others
- 7.3. Online Channels
- 8. FROZEN FOOD MARKET BY END USER
- 8.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 8.2. Food Service
- 8.3. Residential
- 9. FROZEN FOOD MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
- 9.
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. United States
- 9.2.2. Canada
- 9.2.3. Mexico
- 9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. Brazil
- 9.3.2. Argentina
- 9.3.3. Others
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. United Kingdom
- 9.4.2. Germany
- 9.4.3. France
- 9.4.4. Italy
- 9.4.5. Others
- 9.5. Middle East & Africa
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.2. Israel
- 9.5.3. Others
- 9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. China
- 9.6.2. Japan
- 9.6.3. India
- 9.6.4. South Korea
- 9.6.5. Indonesia
- 9.6.6. Thailand
- 9.6.7. Taiwan
- 9.6.8. Others
- 10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
- 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
- 10.2. Market Share Analysis
- 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
- 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
- 11. COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. General Mills
- 11.2. Unilever
- 11.3. Nestle SA
- 11.4. Tyson Foods
- 11.5. Nomad Foods Ltd
- 11.6. Conagra Foods
- 11.7. Kellanova
- 11.8. McCain Foods Limited
- 11.9. Kraft Heinz Company
- 11.10. Ajinomoto
- 11.11. Cargill
- 11.12. Bellisio Foods
- 11.13. Wawona Frozen Foods
- 12. APPENDIX
- 12.1. Currency
- 12.2. Assumptions
- 12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
- 12.4. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders
- 12.5. Research Methodology
- 12.6. Abbreviations
Pricing
Currency Rates
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