Market Forecast by Countries (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe), By Product Types (Frozen Ready Meals, Frozen Meat and Poultry, Frozen Fish and Seafood, Frozen Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen Snack Products, Frozen Confectionery and Bakery Items, Others), By End Users (Retail Customers, Food Service Industry), By Distribution Channels (Offline, Online), By Freezing Techniques (Individual Quick Freezing, Blast Freezing, Deep Freezing, Others) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC184701 | Publication Date: May 2021 | Updated Date: Aug 2024 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 250 | No. of Figures: 50 | No. of Tables: 25 | |
Europe Frozen Food Market report thoroughly covers the market by type, products, consumption, distribution and countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The European frozen food market has been expanding rapidly in recent years, and it is expected to continue growing in the future. Numerous factors, including shifting lifestyles, rising convenience food consumption, and improvements in freezing technology, are driving the industry. The frozen food market in Europe will be thoroughly examined in this market study, along with its prospects, problems, and current trends.
According to 6Wresearch, Europe Frozen Food Market size is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 4.9% during 2024-2030. Europe's frozen food sector is expanding significantly, mostly due to customers' growing need for convenience foods. People are searching more and more for quick and simple meal options that can be prepared in a matter of minutes due to their busy schedules and stressful lifestyles. With its extensive selection of ready-to-eat meals and snacks that require little preparation, frozen food offers a practical option. Furthermore, producers can now maintain the nutritional content and quality of their frozen food products because to advances in freezing technology, which has increased consumer confidence and desire for frozen food over conventional fresh produce.
The increased emphasis on healthy eating has also aided in the market's rise, in addition to convenience. The growing health consciousness among consumers is driving up demand for frozen fruits, vegetables, and other nutrient-dense products. In response, producers are launching a range of healthier frozen food items, such as low-calorie, organic, and gluten-free options. Further propelling market growth is the ease with which consumers can now obtain a variety of frozen food products thanks to the development of e-commerce platforms.
Even with promising growth forecasts, Europe's frozen food business is not without its difficulties. The false belief that frozen food is less wholesome and nutrient-dense than fresh produce is one of the main obstacles. This is still a common assumption among consumers, which prevents it from being widely accepted. Manufacturers are concentrating on informing consumers about the advantages of frozen food, such as the preservation of nutrients via cutting-edge freezing methods, in order to solve this. Consumer preferences have evolved toward fresh, natural, and minimally processed items as a result of the growing trend toward clean eating and organic food. This presents another issue. As a result, the frozen food sector is making adjustments by using cleaner production techniques and natural ingredients. It is also broadening its selection of clean labels and organic products to better meet changing consumer preferences.
Europe's frozen food sector is fiercely competitive, with both domestic and foreign companies vying for market dominance. Nestlé SA, General Mills Inc., Unilever PLC, Conagra Brands Inc., and McCain Foods Limited are important participants. These businesses concentrate on developing new products, growing their distribution networks, and establishing strategic alliances in order to stay competitive. These businesses seek to fulfill changing consumer needs and solidify their positions in the European frozen food market by launching new products, utilizing cutting-edge freezing technology, and expanding their market reach.
Through a number of initiatives, governments around Europe are actively encouraging the consumption of frozen food items. Strict food safety and labeling requirements have been put in place by the European Union, guaranteeing that frozen food products are of the highest caliber before being sold. These rules increase consumer confidence by safeguarding them and enhancing the legitimacy of frozen food products. To further encourage the adoption of ecologically friendly methods, a number of European governments have implemented tax incentives for firms who employ sustainable packaging materials. This action is in line with European consumers' increasing desire for eco-friendly and sustainable products.
In addition, governments are helping the frozen food sector by funding the cold chain infrastructure that keeps frozen goods safe and high-quality throughout storage and transit. Better cold chain logistics make frozen goods a more appealing option for customers by extending their shelf life and reducing food waste. In order to inform consumers about the advantages of frozen food, such as its convenience and nutritional worth, public awareness campaigns are also being carried out. It is anticipated that the European frozen food market will continue to grow as a result of these measures and industry efforts.
The European frozen food business appears to have a bright future due to evolving customer tastes and ongoing developments in freezing technology. Furthermore, as people are increasingly stockpiling shelf-stable and long-lasting food options, the COVID-19 epidemic has caused a spike in demand for frozen food goods.
There will be room for expansion in specialized markets like plant-based and gluten-free frozen meals as the industry develops. There is also room to move into new distribution channels given the increasing popularity of e-commerce and online grocery shopping.
In conclusion, it is anticipated that the European frozen food market will grow steadily over the next several years, propelled by consumers who are looking for convenience, technological breakthroughs, and shifting market dynamics. This industry offers a lot of room to grow and expand thanks to key companies' inventive efforts and government strategic objectives. Thus, in order for businesses to be competitive in this ever-changing industry, they must keep abreast of the most recent trends and adjust as necessary. Thus, the frozen food business in Europe appears to have a bright and promising future.
According to Dhaval, Research Manager, 6Wresearch, the ready-to-eat segment is currently the largest and fastest-growing category. This is explained by consumers' hectic schedules, which lead them to seek for quick and simple meal options that need no preparation.
In the frozen food business in Europe, the convenience food and ready meal segments are presently growing at a rapid pace. This is explained by both the growing customer desire for quick and simple meal options and the developments in freezing technology that provide a greater range of convenient frozen meal options.
The growing demand for ready-to-eat meals and convenience has led to the retail sector taking the lead in the frozen food business in Europe. This trend is driven by consumers' need for quick and simple meal solutions, with retail stores serving as the main distribution method for frozen foods.
Online channels are quickly gaining traction since they are convenient and simple to access, but offline channels continue to maintain a significant portion of the market. Online distribution is expected to develop in the upcoming years due to the rise of e-commerce platforms and online grocery shopping.
The Europe Frozen Food Market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Europe Frozen Food Market Overview |
3.1 Europe Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume, 2020 & 2030F |
3.3 Europe Frozen Food Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Europe Frozen Food Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2020 & 2030F |
3.6 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2020 & 2030F |
3.7 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End Users, 2020 & 2030F |
3.8 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Distribution Channels, 2020 & 2030F |
3.9 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 & 2030F |
4 Europe Frozen Food Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Europe Frozen Food Market Trends |
6 Europe Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
6.1 Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
6.2 Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
6.3 Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
6.4 Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
7 Germany Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
7.1 Germany Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
7.2 Germany Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
7.3 Germany Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
7.4 Germany Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
8 United Kingdom Frozen Food Market, 2017 - 2027 |
8.1 United Kingdom Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
8.2 United Kingdom Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
8.3 United Kingdom Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
8.4 United Kingdom Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
9 France Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
9.1 France Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
9.2 France Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
9.3 France Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
9.4 France Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
10 Italy Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
10.1 Italy Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
10.2 Italy Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
10.3 Italy Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
10.4 Italy Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
11 Russia Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
11.1 Russia Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
11.2 Russia Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
11.3 Russia Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
11.4 Russia Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
12 Spain Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
12.1 Spain Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
12.2 Spain Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
12.3 Spain Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
12.4 Spain Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
13 Rest of Europe Frozen Food Market, 2020 - 2030 |
13.1 Rest of Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2020 - 2030 |
13.2 Rest of Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By End Users, 2020 - 2030 |
13.3 Rest of Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Distribution Channels, 2020 - 2030 |
13.4 Rest of Europe Frozen Food Market, Revenues & Volume, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 - 2030 |
14 Europe Frozen Food Market Key Performance Indicators |
15 Europe Frozen Food Market - Opportunity Assessment |
15.1 Europe Frozen Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2020 & 2030F |
15.2 Europe Frozen Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2020 & 2030F |
15.3 Europe Frozen Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By End Users, 2020 & 2030F |
15.4 Europe Frozen Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Distribution Channels, 2020 & 2030F |
15.5 Europe Frozen Food Market Opportunity Assessment, By Freezing Techniques, 2020 & 2030F |
16 Europe Frozen Food Market - Competitive Landscape |
16.1 Europe Frozen Food Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2023 |
16.2 Europe Frozen Food Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
17 Company Profiles |
18 Recommendations |
19 Disclaimer |