Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 – 2030)

The Frozen-Cooked Ready Meals Market is segmented by Product Type (Vegetarian Meals and Non- Vegetarian Meals), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers, and Other Distribution Channels), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa). The report offers market size and values in (USD Million) during the forecasted years for the above segments.

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 – 2030)

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Size

Study Period 2019 – 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 43.10 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 54.88 Billion
CAGR (2025 – 2030) 4.95 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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The Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size is estimated at USD 43.10 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 54.88 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.95% during the forecast period (2025-2030).The market is primarily driven by factors such as rapid urbanization, the fast-paced lifestyle of consumers, especially in urban areas, rising disposable income, and growing demand for precooked food for convenience and to save cooking time among consumers. Consumers’ shift from instant food products to precooked frozen food, and growing demand for gourmet frozen ready meals such as artisanal pizzas, dumplings, quesadillas, and others, are supporting the growth of the frozen-cooked ready meals in the market studied. The change in dietary habits and lifestyle, along with the rising demand for ready-to-eat cultural cuisines and the easy accessibility of a wide range of frozen, pre-cooked meals, are further fueling the growth of the market. In addition, the increased consumer willingness to opt for frozen ready meals is due to their longer shelf life, attractive pricing of frozen-cooked ready meal products, and the rising number of manufacturers innovating new products to cater to the growing demand from consumers.The rising preference for convenient and ready-to-eat products is increasing the demand for frozen and cooked ready meals in the market. Further, the demand for vegetarian meals is increasing in the market owing to the rising number of vegetarians and vegans in different developed and developing nations worldwide. For instance, according to the Ethical Consumer Research Association Ltd, the sales revenue of vegetarian and plant-based food and beverage alternatives in the United Kingdom increased from GBP 1000 million in 2018 to GBP 1490 million in 2021.

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Industry Overview

The frozen-cooked ready meals market is highly competitive owing to the presence of many international, regional, and local players in the market. The key players operating in the market are Campbell Soup Company, Conagra Brands Inc., Tyson Foods Inc., Nomad Foods, and Ajinomoto Co. Inc., among others. The market players are adopting expansion as a key strategy to strengthen their Frozen-Cooked Ready Meals business. Emphasis is given to the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies along with new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. For instance, in June 2022, Campbell Soup launched Chunky innovation under its meal and beverage segment. Its offering includes spicy chicken and sausages combo, spicy steak, and potato.

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Leaders

  1. Conagra Brands Inc.
  2. The Kraft Heinz Company
  3. Nestlé S.A.
  4. Campbell Soup Company
  5. General Mills Inc.
  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market News

In December 2022, Hormel Foods Collaborates with Crisp and Google Cloud to Provide Real-Time Visibility into Sales & Supply Chain Data. Using the Crisp platform, Hormel Foods can share and leverage historical and real-time data insights in Google Cloud from leading retailers, helping to improve business performance for its retail customers further.

In August 2022, Ajinomoto Foods has expanded its partnership with Information Resources, Inc. By predicting product shortages and brand-related competitive concerns. The partnership enhances relationships with retailers. Leading frozen food producer Ajinomoto Foods implemented IRI’s Daily Out-Of-Stock (OOS) Benchmarking tool to manage retailer expectations when Ajinomoto was encountering low in-stock situations after utilizing IRI’s market measurement solutions and consumer panel information since 2003.

In June 2022, Conagra Brands introduced an extensive summer line-up of new products featuring contemporary flavors to solve mealtime dilemmas and satisfy cravings. The products contain in-trend ingredients and can be cooked using convenient preparation methods.

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Report – Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Vegetarian Meals
    • 5.1.2 Non-Vegetarian Meals
    • 5.1.2.1 Chicken Meals
    • 5.1.2.2 Beef Meals
    • 5.1.2.3 Other Non-Vegetarian Meals
  • 5.2 Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
    • 5.2.2 Convenience Stores
    • 5.2.3 Online Retailers
    • 5.2.4 Other Distribution Channels
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.2 Germany
    • 5.3.2.3 Spain
    • 5.3.2.4 France
    • 5.3.2.5 Italy
    • 5.3.2.6 Russia
    • 5.3.2.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Australia
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East & Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East & Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Campbell Soup Company
    • 6.3.2 Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
    • 6.3.3 General Mills Inc.
    • 6.3.4 Hellofresh Group
    • 6.3.5 Conagra Brands Inc.
    • 6.3.6 Hormel Foods Corporation
    • 6.3.7 Mars Incorporated
    • 6.3.8 Ebro Foods SA
    • 6.3.9 Nestlé SA
    • 6.3.10 The Kraft Heinz Company

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

8. ABOUT U

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Industry Segmentation

A frozen-cooked meal refers to any complete meals or portions of meals that are precooked, assembled into a package, and frozen for retail sale. Frozen meals are popular as they offer a diverse menu and are convenient to prepare. In the food industry, freezing usually refers to deep freezing or lowering the temperature of the product below -18°C.

The scope of the frozen-cooked ready meals market includes segmentation of the market based on type, application, and geography. By product type, the market is segmented into vegetarian meals and non-vegetarian meals. Non-vegetarian meals are further segmented into chicken meals, beef meals, and other non-vegetarian meals. By distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets/ hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retailers, and other distribution channels. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

Product Type Vegetarian Meals
Non-Vegetarian Meals Chicken Meals
Beef Meals
Other Non-Vegetarian Meals
Distribution Channel Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Retailers
Other Distribution Channels
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Rest of North America
Geography Europe United Kingdom
Germany
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Geography Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Geography South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Geography Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market Research FAQs

How big is the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market?

The Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size is expected to reach USD 43.10 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 4.95% to reach USD 54.88 billion by 2030.

What is the current Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size?

In 2025, the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size is expected to reach USD 43.10 billion.

Who are the key players in Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market?

Conagra Brands Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, Nestlé S.A., Campbell Soup Company and General Mills Inc. are the major companies operating in the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market.

What years does this Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size was estimated at USD 40.97 billion. The report covers the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Frozen-cooked Ready Meals Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.