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Prepared Food Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2032

  • Report

  • 180 Pages
  • September 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Infinium Global Research
  • ID: 6181054
The report on the global prepared food market provides qualitative and quantitative analysis for the period from 2022-2032. The global prepared food market was valued at USD 165.34 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 269.99 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 5.70% during the forecast period 2024-2032. The study on prepared food market covers the analysis of the leading geographies such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW for the period of 2022-2032.

The report on prepared food market is a comprehensive study and presentation of drivers, restraints, opportunities, demand factors, market size, forecasts, and trends in the global prepared food market over the period of 2022-2032. Moreover, the report is a collective presentation of primary and secondary research findings.

Porter's five forces model in the report provides insights into the competitive rivalry, supplier and buyer positions in the market and opportunities for the new entrants in the global prepared food market over the period of 2022-2032. Furthermore, the growth matrix given in the report brings an insight into the investment areas that existing or new market players can consider.

Report Findings

1) Drivers

  • Changing lifestyles and consumer preferences are boosting market growth.
  • The expansion of the retail sector is driving demand for the prepared food market.

2) Restraints

  • The increasing safety concern associated with prepared food is expected to hinder market expansion.

3) Opportunities

  • The growing focus of manufacturers on product innovation can create market growth opportunities.

Research Methodology

A) Primary Research

The primary research involves extensive interviews and analysis of the opinions provided by the primary respondents. The primary research starts with identifying and approaching the primary respondents, the primary respondents are approached include
1. Key Opinion Leaders
2. Internal and External subject matter experts
3. Professionals and participants from the industry

The primary research respondents typically include

1. Executives working with leading companies in the market under review
2. Product/brand/marketing managers
3. CXO level executives
4. Regional/zonal/ country managers
5. Vice President level executives.

B) Secondary Research

Secondary research involves extensive exploring through the secondary sources of information available in both the public domain and paid sources. Each research study is based on over 500 hours of secondary research accompanied by primary research. The information obtained through the secondary sources is validated through the crosscheck on various data sources.

The secondary sources of the data typically include

1. Company reports and publications
2. Government/institutional publications
3. Trade and associations journals
4. Databases such as WTO, OECD, World Bank, and among others.
5. Websites and publications by research agencies

Segment Covered

The global prepared food market is segmented on the basis of product, meal type, and distribution channel.

The Global Prepared Food Market by Product

  • Frozen
  • Chilled
  • Canned
  • Shelf-stable

The Global Prepared Food Market by Meal Type

  • Vegetarian
  • Non-vegetarian

The Global Prepared Food Market by Distribution Channel

  • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online
  • Others

Company Profiles

The companies covered in the report include

  • Nestle
  • General Mills
  • Tyson Foods
  • ConAgra Brands
  • Dr Oetker
  • Green Mill Foods
  • Unilever
  • J.M. Smucker Co.
  • McCain Foods
  • Kellogg Company

What does this report deliver?

1. Comprehensive analysis of the global as well as regional markets of the prepared food market.
2. Complete coverage of all the segments in the prepared food market to analyze the trends, developments in the global market and forecast of market size up to 2032.
3. Comprehensive analysis of the companies operating in the global prepared food market. The company profile includes analysis of product portfolio, revenue, SWOT analysis and latest developments of the company.
4. Growth Matrix presents an analysis of the product segments and geographies that market players should focus to invest, consolidate, expand and/or diversify.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.2. Research Methods
1.3. Research Approaches
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Welding Consumables Market Highlights
2.2. Welding Consumables Market Projection
2.3. Welding Consumables Market Regional Highlights
Chapter 3. Global Welding Consumables Market Overview
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Drivers
3.2.2. Restraints
3.2.3. Opportunities
3.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.4. Growth Matrix Analysis
3.4.1. Growth Matrix Analysis by Type
3.4.2. Growth Matrix Analysis by Welding Technique
3.4.3. Growth Matrix Analysis by Application
3.4.4. Growth Matrix Analysis by End-use Industries
3.4.5. Growth Matrix Analysis by Region
3.5. Value Chain Analysis of Welding Consumables Market
Chapter 4. Welding Consumables Market Macro Indicator Analysis
Chapter 5. Company Profiles and Competitive Landscape
5.1. Competitive Landscape in the Global Welding Consumables Market
5.2. Companies Profiles
5.2.1. Voestalpine AG
5.2.2. Miller Electric Mfg.
5.2.3. Tregaskiss
5.2.4. Weldstar Company, Inc.
5.2.5. Victor Technologies
5.2.6. Lincoln Electric
5.2.7. CEA Group
5.2.8. Air Liquide
5.2.9. Esab
5.2.10. HYUNDAI WELDING CO., LTD.
Chapter 6. Global Welding Consumables Market by Type
6.1. Electrodes
6.2. Flux
6.3. Shielding Gas
6.4. Filler Metals
6.5. Others
Chapter 7. Global Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
7.1. Arc Welding
7.2. Resistance Welding
7.3. Oxy-fuel Welding
7.4. Laser-beam Welding
7.5. Others
Chapter 8. Global Welding Consumables Market by Application
8.1. Heavy Fabrication
8.2. Light Fabrication
8.3. Construction and Infrastructure
8.4. Automotive Repair
8.5. Pipeline Welding
Chapter 9. Global Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
9.1. Construction
9.2. Automotive
9.3. Oil and Gas
9.4. Marine
9.5. Others
Chapter 10. Global Welding Consumables Market by Region 2024-2032
10.1. North America
10.1.1. North America Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.1.2. North America Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.1.3. North America Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.1.4. North America Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.1.5. North America Welding Consumables Market by Country
10.1.5.1. The U.S. Welding Consumables Market
10.1.5.1.1. The U.S. Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.1.5.1.2. The U.S. Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.1.5.1.3. The U.S. Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.1.5.1.4. The U.S. Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.1.5.2. Canada Welding Consumables Market
10.1.5.2.1. Canada Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.1.5.2.2. Canada Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.1.5.2.3. Canada Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.1.5.2.4. Canada Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.1.5.3. Mexico Welding Consumables Market
10.1.5.3.1. Mexico Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.1.5.3.2. Mexico Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.1.5.3.3. Mexico Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.1.5.3.4. Mexico Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Europe Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.2.2. Europe Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.2.3. Europe Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.2.4. Europe Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.2.5. Europe Welding Consumables Market by Country
10.2.5.1. Germany Welding Consumables Market
10.2.5.1.1. Germany Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.2.5.1.2. Germany Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.2.5.1.3. Germany Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.2.5.1.4. Germany Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.2.5.2. United Kingdom Welding Consumables Market
10.2.5.2.1. United Kingdom Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.2.5.2.2. United Kingdom Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.2.5.2.3. United Kingdom Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.2.5.2.4. United Kingdom Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.2.5.3. France Welding Consumables Market
10.2.5.3.1. France Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.2.5.3.2. France Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.2.5.3.3. France Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.2.5.3.4. France Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.2.5.4. Rest of Europe Welding Consumables Market
10.2.5.4.1. Rest of Europe Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.2.5.4.2. Rest of Europe Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.2.5.4.3. Rest of Europe Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.2.5.4.4. Rest of Europe Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.3. Asia Pacific
10.3.1. Asia Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.3.2. Asia Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.3.3. Asia Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.3.4. Asia Pacific Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.3.5. Asia Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Country
10.3.5.1. China Welding Consumables Market
10.3.5.1.1. China Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.3.5.1.2. China Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.3.5.1.3. China Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.3.5.1.4. China Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.3.5.2. Japan Welding Consumables Market
10.3.5.2.1. Japan Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.3.5.2.2. Japan Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.3.5.2.3. Japan Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.3.5.2.4. Japan Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.3.5.3. India Welding Consumables Market
10.3.5.3.1. India Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.3.5.3.2. India Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.3.5.3.3. India Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.3.5.3.4. India Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.3.5.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Welding Consumables Market
10.3.5.4.1. Rest of Asia-Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.3.5.4.2. Rest of Asia-Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.3.5.4.3. Rest of Asia-Pacific Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.3.5.4.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.4. RoW
10.4.1. RoW Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.4.2. RoW Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.4.3. RoW Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.4.4. RoW Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.4.5. RoW Welding Consumables Market by Sub-region
10.4.5.1. Latin America Welding Consumables Market
10.4.5.1.1. Latin America Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.4.5.1.2. Latin America Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.4.5.1.3. Latin America Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.4.5.1.4. Latin America Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.4.5.2. Middle East Welding Consumables Market
10.4.5.2.1. Middle East Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.4.5.2.2. Middle East Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.4.5.2.3. Middle East Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.4.5.2.4. Middle East Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries
10.4.5.3. Africa Welding Consumables Market
10.4.5.3.1. Africa Welding Consumables Market by Type
10.4.5.3.2. Africa Welding Consumables Market by Welding Technique
10.4.5.3.3. Africa Welding Consumables Market by Application
10.4.5.3.4. Africa Welding Consumables Market by End-use Industries