Europe Canned Seafood Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Europe canned seafood market was valued at USD 10.38 Billion in 2024. The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% during the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain a valuation of USD 15.97 Billion by 2034.

Europe Canned Seafood Market Growth

The Europe canned seafood market growth is boosted by the different distribution channels that are available in the form of retail and consumption through food service.

Food service channels encompass businesses within the food industry including cafes, restaurants, catering companies and hotels among others. Canned seafood in these establishments is utilised as versatile ingredients for different dish varieties ranging from salads and sushis to sandwiches. Canned seafood offers convenience and affordability.

Consumer expenditure is coming back up to pre-COVID levels and the canned seafood market in Europe looks hopeful. Numerous Acquisitions and mergers strengthen the position of companies in the market and help with scaling. As of May 2021, Thai Union a major player in the canned seafood segment acquired Rügen Fisch. In April 2024 La Sardinerie Parmentier and Puget announced a commercial merger, which is aimed at creating new sardine fillet products.

Retail distribution channels on the other hand cater directly to individual consumers by providing them access to canned seafood via supermarkets, hypermarkets, general convenience stores and online retailers like Amazon and eBay. Supermarkets provide for a more traditional method; they offer an extensive selection to meet diverse consumer preferences.

Europe Canned Seafood Market Segmentation

Europe Canned Seafood Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Type:

• Canned Fish
• Tuna
• Sardines
• Others
• Canned Shrimp
• Canned Prawns
• Others

Market Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Food Service
• Retail

Market Breakup by Region:

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Others

Europe Canned Seafood Market Share

Canned fish products are widely consumed across the canned seafood market in Europe, in this category various types of fish such as tuna, sardines, salmons, and mackerels are processed and preserved in cans to extend their shelf life.

Leading Companies in the Europe Canned Seafood Market

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and the latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, and capacity expansion.

• Rügen Fisch GmbH
• FRINSA DEL NOROESTE S.A.
• King Oscar Inc.
• Thai Union Group PCL (John West)
• Tropical Sun Foods
• Conserverie Parmentier
• International Fish Canners
• Fish4Ever
• Kingfisher Foods Ltd.
• Rockfish Group Limited
• Princes Limited
• Conservas Ortiz S.A.
• Others

Growing outreach by major market players is largely due to growing consumer preference for healthy and sustainable food options along with innovation in product offerings and packaging formats to enhance convenience and freshness.