Frozen Food Market Report 2026

The frozen food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $237.05 billion in 2025 to $249.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in dual-income households, expansion of modern retail infrastructure, rising adoption of freezers in households, growth of packaged food consumption, improved freezing technologies.

The frozen food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $313.86 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 sales, rising investments in cold chain infrastructure, growing focus on food waste reduction, increasing demand for premium frozen foods. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for ready-to-eat frozen meals, expansion of frozen fruit and vegetable consumption, growing focus on extended shelf life solutions, increasing use of advanced cold chain logistics, higher adoption of portion-controlled products.

The increasing consumer demand for convenience foods is expected to drive growth in the frozen food market. Convenience foods are pre-packaged or pre-prepared items designed for quick and easy consumption, requiring minimal cooking or preparation. This demand is fueled by busy lifestyles, rising urbanization, and the need for meals that are both fast and nutritious. Frozen food meets this need by offering ready-to-cook or ready-to-eat options that simplify meal preparation and save time. For instance, in April 2024, the National Association of Convenience Stores, a US-based trade association, reported that in 2023, foodservice sales - including prepared foods, commissary items, and dispensed beverages - accounted for 26.9% of in-store sales, up from 25.6% in 2022, with prepared food sales per store per month rising 12.2% over the same period. Therefore, rising consumer demand for convenience foods is driving growth in the frozen food market.

The increasing focus on food safety is further supporting growth in the frozen food market. Food safety involves practices and conditions that ensure food is safe to consume, free from contamination, and does not pose health risks. Emphasizing food safety boosts consumer confidence, maintains product quality, and reduces the risk of foodborne illnesses, enhancing the appeal of frozen foods. For instance, in June 2023, the World Health Organization, a Switzerland-based public health agency, reported that about 1 in 10 people worldwide - roughly 600 million annually - fall ill from contaminated food, highlighting global concern for food safety. Therefore, heightened attention to food safety is driving the frozen food market.

Key players in the frozen food market are actively innovating new food products to maintain their market position. Advanced frozen food refers to products frozen using cutting-edge freezing technologies that preserve the food's quality, texture, and nutrients. For instance, in May 2023, Beyond Meat Inc., a US-based food company, introduced three frozen plant-based ready meals at Tesco stores, including Spaghetti Bolognese, Keema Curry & Pilau Rice, and Chili with Coriander Rice. Catering to flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans with busy schedules, these meals provide a plant-based twist on traditional comfort foods, ensuring quick preparation and a rich protein content. Available across Tesco locations in the UK, these ready meals follow the UK debut of Beyond Meat's plant-based chicken, showcasing the company's commitment to introducing new and innovative products to the market.

Major companies operating in the frozen food market are Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd, Frosta Aktiengesellschaft, Nestle SA, Unilever PLC, Tyson Foods Inc, The Kraft Heinz Company, General Mills Inc, Kelloggs Company, Conagra Brands Inc, McCain Foods Limited, Ajinomoto Co Inc, BRF SA, J R Simplot Company, On Cor Frozen Foods Inc, Lamb Weston Holdings Inc, Rich Products Corporation, Nomad Foods Ltd, J and J Snack Foods Corp, Schwans Company, Wawona Frozen Foods Inc, Bellisio Foods Inc, Oregon Ice Cream Co LLC, Amys Kitchen Inc, Goya Foods Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the frozen food market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the frozen food market. The regions covered in the frozen 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 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 food market consists of sales of frozen fruit, frozen juices, frozen vegetables, frozen dinners, entrees, frozen side dishes, frozen pizza, frozen whipped toppings, frozen waffles, frozen pancakes, french toast. 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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