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The Europe frozen food market attained a value of USD 65.24 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to grow at CAGR of 2.8% in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to attain approximately USD 83.6 billion in 2032.
Europe Frozen Food Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
Base Year | USD Billion | 2023 |
Historical Period | USD Billion | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2024-2032 |
Market Size 2023 | USD Billion | 65.24 |
Market Size 2032 | USD Billion | 83.6 |
CAGR 2018-2023 | Percentage | XX% |
CAGR 2024-2032 | Percentage | 2.8% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region | United Kingdom | 3.0% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region | Italy | 2.6% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Type | Ready-to-Eat | 3.1% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by End Use | Retail | 2.5% |
2023 Market Share by Region | Germany | 23.6% |
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Europe, along with North America, is one of the major regional markets for frozen food. Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are some of the significant markets of frozen foods in Europe. Both Germany and the United Kingdom have witnessed robust market growth in the historical period of 2018-2023. France, too, is increasingly adopting frozen food as a part of its staple diet, further catalysing the growth of the frozen food market in Europe. The increasing urban income, economic stability, and high consumer purchasing powers are the key drivers that are propelling the growth of the market.
The growing popularity of frozen foods in Europe can also be attributed to the growing preference for ready-to-eat food, cost-effectiveness of the products, globalisation of cuisines, evolving culinary practices, favourable regulations, innovative practices by players in the industry, and the increasingly busier lifestyles of consumers. Moreover, the introduction of various healthy and diet-related frozen meals have added to the popularity and convenience of frozen foods, thus, providing further impetus to the Europe frozen food demand. The market growth is also expected to be supported by the rising adoption of veganism, providing further opportunities for innovation and product diversification.
2023 Market Share by | Region |
Germany | 23.6% |
United Kingdom | XX% |
France | XX% |
Italy | XX% |
Others | XX% |
COVID-19 Crisis Serves as a Boon for the Frozen Food Industry in Europe
The fast development of food chains, supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience store, along with the easy availability and improved quality of products, are some of the significant drivers of the industry. Additionally, the robust growth of the food industry and the increased rate of employed women also serve as important factors for the rapid growth of the frozen food industry in Europe.
As per the Europe frozen food market dynamics and trends, while major industries suffered due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the pandemic proved to be an advantage for the frozen food industry in Europe. Consumers increasingly purchased frozen food in the region during the pandemic, with the spending per household on frozen food increasing during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020. British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) claimed that the sales of the retail frozen food industry increased by £872 million to over £7 billion a year in 2020 in the United Kingdom. The spike in frozen food purchases can be attributed to the longer shelf life of the product, easy availability over online channels, and the availability of a wide range of vegetarian and vegan products.
As per the Europe frozen food market dynamics and trends, Balkan Bites, a frozen food brand, announced that it has incorporated Mini Phyllo Rolls in its product line which draws inspiration from the southeastern European region. These rolls are mainly prepared in air fryers or ovens to get the best texture.
The Growth in Working Population and Expanding Retail Sales of Grocery Items Drives the Europe Frozen Food Market.
As per the Europe frozen food industry analysis, in 2023, the employment rates across Europe varied significantly, highlighting notable regional disparities. Northern European countries exhibited the highest employment rates, with Iceland leading at 85.3%, followed closely by the Netherlands at 83.5%, and Sweden at 82.6%. These countries, along with Norway (80.4%) and Denmark (79.8%), consistently demonstrate robust labor markets. Western Europe also displayed solid employment rates, with Germany at 81.1%, Ireland at 79.1%, and Austria at 77.9%. With a rising percentage of working-class population, there is a growing demand for frozen foods in the region.
The growth in urban population further stimulates the growth of the Europe frozen food industry. From 2018 to 2023, there has been a noticeable upward trend in the urban population percentage and the total urban population, indicating significant urbanisation. In 2018, 74.20% of the population was urban, and this percentage rose each subsequent year, reaching 75.70% in 2023. The urban population in absolute numbers also expanded from 552.9 million in 2018 to 561.8 million in 2023.
In Q1 2023, retail sales in the EU-5 countries were driven significantly by food inflation, peaking at 17.2%, despite a 4.5% decline in volume, which contributed to the Europe frozen food industry revenue. This indicates a strong influence of rising food prices on overall sales figures. Moving into Q2, inflation remained high at 15.0%, but the volume decline moderated to 1.5%. By Q3, inflation slowed to 11.1%, with a further reduced volume decline of 1.6%. In Q4, inflation dropped to 7.5%, showing stabilization, though volume decreased marginally by 0.6%.
For the entire year of 2023, food inflation across the EU-5 averaged 12.3%, with a total volume decline of 1.9%. Across Europe, food inflation for 2023 stood at 12.8%, with a volume decline of 2.0%.
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Frozen foods are food products preserved under low temperatures and, hence, have a longer shelf life. They include foods such as peas, chips, sausages, carrots, pizza, sweet corn, and others. Although used as a method of preservation for a long time in the colder regions, frozen foods became a staple diet, especially for the Americans after World War II. The popularity of frozen foods is also linked with the increasing popularity of refrigerators in the twentieth century. With the increasingly hectic lifestyle and growing need for convenient food, frozen food has witnessed a wide adoption through the twenty-first century.
By product, the Europe frozen food market is classified into:
The major types of frozen food market are:
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Type |
Ready-to-Eat | 3.1% |
Half-Cooked | 2.9% |
Raw Material | XX% |
Based on the end use, the Europe frozen food market is segmented into:
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | End Use |
Retail | 2.5% |
Food Service | XX% |
The EMR report looks into the regional markets of frozen food industry in Europe like the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Italy, among others.
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Region |
United Kingdom | 3.0% |
Italy | 2.6% |
Germany | XX% |
France | XX% |
Others | XX% |
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The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe frozen food market, looking into their capacities, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plan turnarounds and mergers and acquisitions:
The comprehensive EMR report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.
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Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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In 2023, the Europe frozen food market attained a value of nearly USD 65.24 billion.
The increasing popularity of frozen food, the globalisation of cuisines, and the introduction of healthy frozen meals are the major market drivers.
The key trends guiding the market include the expanding distribution channels, the ease of availability of frozen food, and the increasing numbers of fast food chains in the region.
The major countries in the market are the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy, among others.
The various products considered in the market report are frozen ready meals, frozen fish and seafood, frozen meal and poultry, frozen fruits and vegetables, frozen baked goods, and frozen pizza, among others.
The major types of frozen food are raw material, half-cooked, and ready-to-eat.
The significant end uses of frozen food are retail and food service.
The major players in the market are FRoSTA AG, McCain Foods Limited, Nestlé SA, Nomad Foods Europe Limited, Congelados Cientocinco, S.L, and Dr. August Oetker Nahrungsmittel KG, among others.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 83.6 billion by 2032.
The market is expected to grow at CAGR of 2.8% in the forecast period of 2024-2032.
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