Frozen, Canned and Dried Food Market Report 2026

The frozen, canned and dried food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $488.02 billion in 2025 to $513.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaged food consumption, growth of urban lifestyles, increased adoption of canned foods, improved food preservation technologies, rising demand for emergency food supplies.

The frozen, canned and dried food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $644.81 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for convenience foods, expansion of e-commerce grocery platforms, rising focus on food security, growing investments in food processing infrastructure, increasing preference for extended shelf-life products. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for shelf-stable food products, expansion of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meals, increasing focus on long-term food preservation, rising adoption of advanced packaging solutions, higher demand for multi-format food options.

The increasing demand for local, sustainable, and organic food production is expected to drive growth in the frozen, canned, and dried food market. Organic food production emphasizes consumer health, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Consumers are increasingly concerned about how food is raised and prepared and are willing to pay more for products they perceive as healthy. For instance, in May 2023, the Organic Trade Association reported that total organic sales in the US, including organic non-food products, reached $60 billion in 2022 and surged to a record $67.6 billion in 2023, highlighting significant growth in the organic sector. Therefore, the increasing focus on organic and sustainable food production is expected to positively impact the market during the forecast period.

The rising demand for convenience foods is also supporting growth in the frozen, canned, and dried food market. Convenience foods are pre-packaged or processed products that require minimal preparation, making them ideal for busy consumers. Their longer shelf life and ease of storage further enhance their appeal. For example, in 2023, the US Department of Agriculture reported that the total value of US processed food exports reached $36.59 billion, a 1.7% increase from the previous year. Thus, the growing preference for convenient, ready-to-use foods is expected to drive the frozen, canned, and dried food market going forward.

Leading companies within the frozen, canned, and dried food markets are strategically focusing on the development of plant-based food offerings to secure a competitive advantage. Plant-based products primarily rely on ingredients derived from plants, minimizing or excluding the use of animal-derived components. As an illustration, in August 2023, Nestlé S.A., a prominent Switzerland-based food company, introduced shelf-stable plant-based products under the Maggi Veg brand. This innovative product range includes the company's inaugural shelf-stable plant-based minced meat crafted from soy, providing a high-quality protein source and fiber. These plant-based alternatives are designed to substitute for meat in popular dishes such as tacos, empanadas, or spaghetti Bolognese, offering consumers flavorful and nutritious options. Nestlé's Maggi Veg lineup in Chile also features a lentil, rice, and vegetable soup, rich in protein and fiber, allowing consumers to personalize their meals with additional ingredients.

Major companies operating in the frozen, canned and dried food market are Nestlé S.A., Unilever plc, Tyson Foods Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd., General Mills Inc., Kellogg Company, Hormel Foods Corporation, Conagra Brands Inc., Ajinomoto Co. Inc., The Campbell Soup Company, McCain Foods Limited, Nichirei Corporation, Birds Eye Foods Inc., Greenyard NV, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc., Pinnacle Foods Inc., Nomad Foods Ltd., The Schwan Food Company, Bonduelle SCA, Del Monte Pacific Limited, B&G Foods Inc., The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Seneca Foods Corporation, Dr. Oetker GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the frozen, canned, and dried food market in 2025. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the frozen, canned, and dried food market. The regions covered in the frozen, canned and dried food market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the frozen, canned and dried food market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The frozen, canned, and dried food market consists of sales of frozen fruit, frozen juices, frozen vegetables, canned, pickled, and dried fruits, vegetables, frozen specialty foods, frozen dinners, entrees, side dishes, pizza, whipped toppings, waffles, pancakes, French toast, and other frozen and fruit and vegetables. This market does not include unprocessed fruit and vegetables which are part of the agricultural market, meat products, ice creams and frozen desserts. The companies in the industry package and distribute their products through various distribution channels to both individual customers and commercial establishments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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