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Frozen Food Market Growth & Trends:
The global frozen food market is estimated to reach USD 712.76 Billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising consumer preference for ready-to-eat food products, which need least preparation and cooking time is the key factor driving the market growth. As urban populations grow and lifestyles become busier, individuals across all age groups are gravitating towards packaged edible products that simplify meal preparation. The appeal of frozen foods lies in their ability to significantly reduce cooking time, offering a quick and practical solution for those balancing work, school, and personal commitments.
The rapid growth of e-commerce and online grocery platforms is significantly boosting the frozen food market by providing consumers with convenient access, a wider product selection, and home delivery options. This digital shift caters to busy lifestyles and evolving shopping habits, accelerating market expansion globally. People increasingly rely on frozen meals and snacks that are easy to store, reheat, or consume on the go, catering to the demand for fast, portable, and hassle-free food choices. Furthermore, the rise in dual-income households and the proliferation of quick-service restaurants that utilize frozen ingredients to maintain efficiency and consistency boost market growth.
Frozen Food Market Report Highlights:
- Frozen desserts accounted for the largest revenue share of 23.1% in 2024, attributed to increasing urban populations, fast-paced lifestyles, and improvements in freezing methods that improve product quality and increase shelf stability.
- The fruits & vegetables segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.9% over the forecast period, owing to increasing demand for convenient and nutritious food options, advancements in freezing technology that preserve quality and nutrients, expanding e-commerce platforms, and a focus on reducing food waste.
- Blast freezing segment held the largest revenue share of 53.2% in 2024, primarily driven by its ability to efficiently process large volumes while preserving product quality, thereby enhancing productivity and minimizing waste for food businesses globally.
- The individual quick freezing (IQF) technology segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to its capability to quickly freeze diverse products like fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats, preserving quality and reducing spoilage.
- Food service accounted for the largest revenue share in 2024. Retail distribution channel is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2025 to 2030.
- North America dominated the global frozen food market with the largest revenue share in 2024, driven by busy lifestyles, rising demand for convenient meals, advanced cold chain infrastructure, increasing health awareness, and expanding retail and e-commerce channels.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Frozen Food Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Sales/Retail Channel Analysis
- 3.2.2. Profit Margin Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.3.4. Industry Opportunities
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends & Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Influencing Buying Decisions
- 4.4. Consumer Sources Adoption Trends
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. Frozen Food Market: Product Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Frozen Food Market Product: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. Product Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, By Product, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Fruits & Vegetables
- 5.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2. Fruits
- 5.3.1.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.2. Berries
- 5.3.1.2.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.3. Tropical Fruits
- 5.3.1.2.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.4. Citrus Fruits
- 5.3.1.2.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.5. Grapes
- 5.3.1.2.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.6. Stone Fruits
- 5.3.1.2.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.2.7. Others
- 5.3.1.2.7.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3. Vegetables
- 5.3.1.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.2. Peas
- 5.3.1.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.3. Broccoli
- 5.3.1.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.4. Cauliflower
- 5.3.1.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.5. Carrot
- 5.3.1.3.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.6. Bell Paper
- 5.3.1.3.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.7. Beans
- 5.3.1.3.7.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.8. Mushroom
- 5.3.1.3.8.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.9. Avocado
- 5.3.1.3.9.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.10. Corn
- 5.3.1.3.10.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1.3.11. Others
- 5.3.1.3.11.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Potatoes
- 5.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Ready Meals
- 5.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.4. Meat
- 5.3.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.5. Fish/Seafood
- 5.3.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.6. Frozen Desserts
- 5.3.6.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.7. Bakery Products
- 5.3.7.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.8. Others
- 5.3.8.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Frozen Food Market: Freezing Technology Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Frozen Food Market Freezing Technology: Key Takeaways
- 6.2. Freezing Technology Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 6.3. Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, By Freezing Technology, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. Individual Quick Freezing (IQF)
- 6.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.2. Blast Freezing
- 6.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.3. Belt Freezing
- 6.3.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Frozen Food Market: Distribution Channel Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Frozen Food Market Distribution Channel: Key Takeaways
- 7.2. Distribution Channel Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 7.3. Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.1. Food Service
- 7.3.1.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2. Retail
- 7.3.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.2. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- 7.3.2.2.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.3. Convenience Stores
- 7.3.2.3.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.4. Online
- 7.3.2.4.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 7.3.2.5. Others
- 7.3.2.5.1. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Frozen Food Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. Frozen Food Market: Regional Outlook
- 8.2. Regional Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
- 8.3. Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4. North America
- 8.4.1. North America Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. U.S.
- 8.4.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.4.2.2. U.S. Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. Canada
- 8.4.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.4.3.2. Canada Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5. Europe
- 8.5.1. Europe Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Germany
- 8.5.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.2.2. Germany Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. UK
- 8.5.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.3.2. UK Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4. France
- 8.5.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.4.2. France Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5. Spain
- 8.5.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.5.2. Spain Frozen Food market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6. Italy
- 8.5.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.6.2. Italy Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7. Russia
- 8.5.7.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.5.7.2. Russia Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6. Asia Pacific
- 8.6.1. Asia Pacific Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. China
- 8.6.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.6.2.2. China Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. Japan
- 8.6.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.6.3.2. Japan Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. India
- 8.6.4.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.6.4.2. India Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 8.6.5.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.6.5.2. Australia & New Zealand Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. South Korea
- 8.6.6.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.6.6.2. South Korea Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7. Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. Brazil
- 8.7.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.7.2.2. Brazil Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. Argentina
- 8.7.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.7.3.2. Argentina Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.8. Middle East & Africa
- 8.8.1. Middles East & Africa Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.8.2. South Africa
- 8.8.2.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.8.2.2. South Africa Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 8.8.3. Saudi Arabia
- 8.8.3.1. Key Country Dynamics
- 8.8.3.2. Saudi Arabia Frozen Food Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Frozen Food Market - Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis by Key Market Participants
- 9.2. Company Categorization
- 9.3. Company Market Share, 2024
- 9.4. Company Heat Map/ Positioning Analysis
- 9.5. Strategy Mapping
- 9.6. Company Profiles
- 9.6.1. Unilever PLC
- 9.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.2. Nestle S.A.
- 9.6.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.3. General Mills, Inc.
- 9.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.4. Nomad Foods Ltd.
- 9.6.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.5. Tyson Foods Inc.
- 9.6.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.6. Conagra Brands Inc.
- 9.6.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.7. Wawona Frozen Foods
- 9.6.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.8. Bellisio Parent, LLC
- 9.6.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.9. The Kellogg Company
- 9.6.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 9.6.10. The Kraft Heinz Company
- 9.6.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.10.4. Strategic Initiatives