Dumplings Market Report 2026

The dumplings market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $49.95 billion in 2025 to $56.05 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of frozen food consumption, expansion of urban lifestyles, increasing demand for quick-service meals, rising popularity of asian cuisines, improvements in cold chain infrastructure.

The dumplings market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $88.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of plant-based and alternative fillings, rising demand for premium frozen meals, increasing adoption of online food retail, growing focus on sustainable packaging, innovation in shelf-stable dumpling formats. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of frozen and ready-to-cook dumpling varieties, rising demand for global and fusion flavors, growing preference for convenient meal solutions, increased focus on clean-label ingredients, premiumization of traditional foods.

The growing health consciousness is expected to drive growth in the dumplings market going forward. Health consciousness refers to being aware of and actively attentive to one’s health and well-being, often through informed choices about diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits. This trend is rising due to increasing lifestyle-related diseases, prompting consumers to adopt healthier daily habits. Dumplings can support health-conscious diets when prepared with nutritious fillings and steamed or boiled, offering a balanced and satisfying meal option. For instance, in May 2025, according to Pew Research Center, a US-based nonprofit organization, about 52% of Americans indicated that the healthiness of food is “highly important” when deciding what to eat, reflecting a strong shift toward health-focused choices. Therefore, increasing health awareness is driving the dumplings market.

Leading companies in the dumplings market are prioritizing innovation through products such as plant-based dumplings to meet the increasing demand for healthier, sustainable, and vegan-friendly alternatives, while also reaching a broader audience with varied dietary needs. Plant-based dumplings are crafted without animal products and typically feature fillings such as vegetables, tofu, or plant-derived proteins, making them suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike. For example, in October 2023, CJ Cheiljedang, a South Korea-based food manufacturer, expanded its Bibigo plant-based dumpling lineup by introducing two new varieties - Japchae, made with stir-fried glass noodles, plant-based beef, and vegetables, and Green Chili. These new offerings come in microwaveable tray packaging for added convenience, diverging from the brand’s standard pouch format. Already distributing a wide range of dumplings and plant-based items to over 30 countries, CJ Cheiljedang plans to explore additional market expansion depending on the success of this new format.

In September 2024, Nissin Foods, a Hong Kong-based food manufacturer, acquired ABC Pastry for US$23 million (AUD 33.7 million) to expand its presence in Australia’s frozen-food market. ABC Pastry is an Australia-based company specializing in frozen dumplings and soup dumplings, serving retailers and Asian grocery stores across the country. This acquisition allows Nissin Foods to broaden its geographic footprint and diversify its product offerings.

Major companies operating in the dumplings market are CJ CheilJedang Corporation, General Mills Inc., Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Sanquan Food Co. Ltd., Wonton Food Inc., Wei-Chuan USA Inc., Day-Lee Foods Inc., Van's Kitchen Inc., Way Fong Food Products Co. Ltd., Bibigo USA Inc., Sam's Pelmeni and Pierogi LLC, InnovAsian Cuisine Enterprises Inc., Hakka International Pty Ltd., Mr. Chen's Dumplings Inc., Fanyo Foods Pty Ltd., Delicious Dumplings Inc., Hong's Food Inc., GMF Co. Ltd., The Gourmet Dumpling Company Pty Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dumplings market in 2025. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dumplings 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 dumplings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The dumpling market consists of sales of boiled dumplings, fried dumplings, ethnic dumplings, ready-to-eat dumpling snacks, pre-packaged dumpling meal kits, and microwaveable dumplings. 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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