Frozen Processed Food Market

Global Frozen Processed Food Market Size (2024 to 2029)

Frozen Processed Food Market valued at 231.49 billion USD in 2024 and is relied upon to achieve USD 264.47 billion by 2029 to grow at a 2.70% CAGR.

Due to the busy lifestyle coupled with changing preferences among consumers towards ready-to-cook meals due to conveniences and hygiene is anticipated to remain a main driving factor for the overall industry. Compared to the fresh ones, these products contain maximum vitamins and minerals because freezing preserves the products for prolonged periods without any preservatives and deters any microbial growth that causes food spoilage. Frozen Processed Foods are prepared from fresh food items by cleaning, grouping, and freezing them in closed containers. These are frozen to a specific temperature to ensure the preservation of the products. Compared to fresh foods, frozen food products are made up of peak vitamins. This is due to the freezing that maintains the products for an extended period without any preservatives and prevents any microbial development that creates food waste.

MARKET DRIVERS

Frozen processed food items are perceived as healthy as natural food item among consumers across the world, more consumers are gradually shifting towards the consumption of frozen processed food in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle is one of the major drivers for the frozen processed food market. Moreover, due to the rise in health awareness among the consumers, they are looking to reduce the consumption of ready-to-eat food items, and are shifting towards the consumption of frozen processed food as they are seen as a healthier alternative. Furthermore, the vast product range of frozen processed food products due to product innovation is commenced by the manufacturers operating in the global frozen processed food market is another factor driving the market. In addition, due to the busy lifestyle of the consumers in the developing regions including Asia Pacific and Middle East, they are looking for the consumption of food items that would address their health requirements and are convenient at the same time. This factor is also fueling the demand for the global processed food market.

• Increasing consumption of convenience food is driving the frozen processed food market.
• Emerging nations like China and India will result in huge opportunities for market expansion. The standard of living in these countries has increased quite a lot in the last decade
• Frozen Processed Foods are available in all the seasons.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

• Problems with preservation of the frozen materials can be a restraint to the Frozen Processed Food Market
• The increasing preference for fresh and organic food products is a constraining factor for this market.

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SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Frozen Processed Food Market Analysis By Product:

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Dairy
• Meat & Seafood
• Convenient
• Ready Meals

Out of these, the convenient and ready meals segment is expected to lead the Frozen Processed Food Market. This is due to the evolving and busy lifestyles of individuals worldwide, which have increased the consumption of frozen food globally. Frozen food export companies have also risen in the latest times owing to the full recognition of these products among customers and the awareness of the brand among developing nations.

Frozen Processed Food Market Analysis By Type:

• Half-Cooked
• Raw Material
• Ready-to-eat

Out of these, the Half-cooked segment held the largest market share in 2019. However, the Ready-to-Eat part is growing at the fastest CAGR and is expected to lead the industry by 2024. Factors such as altering lifestyles and growing working women population are driving the development of ready-to-eat frozen food market worldwide.

Frozen Processed Food Market Analysis By Distribution Type:

• Retail
• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Department Store

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

North America held the largest share in the frozen processed food market followed by the Asia Pacific but is anticipated to dominate the processed food market in the future. Consumer preference towards hygiene-related frozen products coupled with the new trend of online grocery purchase is expected to have a positive impact on the regional growth over the forecast period.

The Asia Pacific is expected to witness significant growth over the coming years due to swift expansion in fast food outlets in countries such as India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. Growth in the urbanization coupled with a rise in the disposable income are the key factors in these countries, which have augmented consumer’s preference towards fast food. Emerging economies such as South Africa and Brazil are expected to register the high growth regarding the demand for these products. The emergence of supermarkets and online stores is projected to ensure product availability in these countries.

Europe has been dominating the Frozen Processed Food Market with a 35% revenue share. Customer preference for hygiene frozen products is expected to drive the European frozen foods market. Asia Pacific is anticipated to see significant CAGR development of 5.0 percent over the next five years, owing to the rapid growth of fast-food stores in nations such as India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and China. Growing urbanization combined with increasing disposable incomes is a critical variable in these nations that have boosted consumer preference for fast food.

The Middle East & Africa is anticipated to see the highest development in the forecast era. Population growth, fast urbanization and increased customer understanding of the advantages of frozen food are primary factors driving demand for frozen food in the region.

KEY PLAYERS IN FROZEN PROCESSED FOOD MARKET

Key Players In Frozen Processed Food Market are ConAgra Foods, Inc, Nestle S.A., Tyson Foods Inc, Unilever plc, BRF S.A, General Mills Inc, Ajinomoto Co. Inc, Unilever Plc, Allens, Inc, Heinz, Amy’s Kitchen Inc.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• With the chilled beef import allowance from Australia, The Chinese Government has had a positive effect on top-end food services and retail consumers. Food chains such as Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Burger King are involved in the maintenance of an inventory in frozen media that helps to cater for quick food demand and ensure the same accessibility for more extended periods.
• MorningStar Farms, the manufacturer of American No.1 veggie burger 1, announced that it would introduce a fresh addition to its strong plant-based portfolio, with the introduction of Incogneato by MorningStar Farms. This new next-generation product line includes the company's first ready-to-cook plant-based burger to be presented in the defrosted meat cabinet and frozen, fully-prepared plant-based Chicken tenders and nuggets, with the help of lending hand by the industry giant, "Kellog's".

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF GLOBAL FROZEN PROCESSED FOOD MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT    

This research report on the global Frozen Processed Food Market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on By Product, Type, Distribution Channel and Region.          

By Product:

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Dairy
• Meat & Seafood
• Convenient
• Ready Meals

 By Type:

• Half-Cooked
• Raw Material
• Ready-to-eat

By Distribution Type:

• Retail
• Supermarket/Hypermarket
• Department Store

By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa