Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The global individual quick freezing (IQF) market stood at a value of around USD 20.73 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.60% in the forecast period of 2025-2034 to attain USD 35.75 Billion by 2034.

Increasing Demand for Spiral Freezers to Bolster the Growth of the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Industry

Based on equipment type, the spiral freezer segment accounts for a significant share in the market. The ability of spiral freezers to maintain the product’s quality, texture, and flavour throughout the entire freezing process makes them ideal to freeze a large number of food items such as frozen pizzas, baked goods, or ready-made meals. Spiral freezers are popular among food processors owing to their compact and streamlined design. Some other advantages of this segment include easy cleaning and low complexity of installation.

North America Accounts for a Significant Share in the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Industry

The individual quick freezing industry in North America is driven by the presence of the major IQF manufacturers in the United States and Canada. The expanding food and beverages industry and the increased consumption of ready-to-eat products have been propelling the market growth in the region. The market is further expected to be propelled by the growing demand for flavoured fruits and dairy products, along with the growing efforts to integrate spiral freezers with process and refrigeration control systems to ensure food preservation.

Individual Quick Freezing: Market Segmentation

Individual quick freezing is defined as a method of freezing goods while keeping all their components separate from each other. This makes the product easier to freeze. In other words, IQF is defined as a method of rapidly freezing the food for preservation so that the ice crystals formed are too small to rupture the cells.

Based on equipment type, the market is segmented into:

• Spiral Freezer
• Tunnel Freezer
• Box Freezer
• Others

On the basis of processing stage, the industry is divided into:

• Pre-processing
• Freezing
• Packaging

By technology, the market is divided into:

• Mechanical IQF
• Cryogenic IQF

By product, the market is segmented into:

• Fruits and Vegetables
• Seafood
• Meat and Poultry
• Dairy Products
• Convenience Food

Market Breakup by Region

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

Growing Demand for IQF in the Food and Beverages Industry to Boost the Growth of the Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Industry

The global individual quick freezing (IQF) industry is driven by the rising demand for the product in the food and beverages sector, which is witnessing a significant growth particularly in emerging economies. Over the forecast period, the rising demand for meat and poultry products owing to the growing popularity of innovative food items is likely to augment the market. Additionally, the market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing inclination of consumers towards frozen foods owing to their increased shelf life and the rapid technological advancements in the food processing sector.

Key Industry Players in the Global Individual Quick Freezing (IQF) Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global individual quick freezing (IQF) market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Air Liquide S.A.
• The Messer Group GmbH
• Linde plc
• Starfrost
• OctoFrost Inc.
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.