Research Summary
Ready meals, also known as convenience or pre-packaged meals, are food products that have been prepared, cooked, and packaged for quick and convenient consumption. These meals are designed to require minimal preparation or cooking by the consumer and are often available in various formats, including frozen, refrigerated, or shelf-stable options. Ready meals cater to busy lifestyles, providing a convenient solution for individuals who may not have the time or inclination to prepare meals from scratch. They encompass a wide range of dishes, including entrees, side dishes, and complete meals, covering various cuisines and dietary preferences. The convenience of ready meals is achieved through modern food processing and packaging technologies, allowing for extended shelf life while preserving flavor and nutritional content. While convenient, the nutritional quality of ready meals can vary, and consumers often choose these products for their time-saving benefits and the ability to enjoy a quick, hassle-free meal.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Ready Meals market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Ready Meals include Nestle, ConAgra, Unilever, Kraft Heinz, Campbell Soup, Hormel Foods, The Schwan Food, JBS, Sigma Alimentos, Sisters Food Group, Iglo Group (Nomad Foods), Tyson Foods, Fleury Michon, Grupo Herdez, Greencore Group, Maple Leaf Foods, McCain, Chao Xiang Yuan Food, Advanced Fresh Concepts, Dr. Oetker, BRF S.A., Berkshire, General Mills, Massa Leve, Tingyi Holding, Haidilao, Shuanghui International Holdings, Uni-President Enterprises Corporation etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Ready Meals. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Ready Meals market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Ready Meals market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Ready Meals industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Ready Meals Include:
Nestle
ConAgra
Unilever
Kraft Heinz
Campbell Soup
Hormel Foods
The Schwan Food
JBS
Sigma Alimentos
Sisters Food Group
Iglo Group (Nomad Foods)
Tyson Foods
Fleury Michon
Grupo Herdez
Greencore Group
Maple Leaf Foods
McCain
Chao Xiang Yuan Food
Advanced Fresh Concepts
Dr. Oetker
BRF S.A.
Berkshire
General Mills
Massa Leve
Tingyi Holding
Haidilao
Shuanghui International Holdings
Uni-President Enterprises Corporation
Ready Meals Product Segment Include:
Bagged
Boxed
Others
Ready Meals Product Application Include:
Hypermarkets / Supermarkets
Convenience Stores
Food Specialty Stores
Departmental Stores
Online Retailers
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Ready Meals Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Ready Meals Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Ready Meals Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Ready Meals Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Passenger Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Ready Meals Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Ready Meals Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
- 1 Ready Meals Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Ready Meals Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Bagged
- 1.2.2 Boxed
- 1.2.3 Others
- 1.3 Ready Meals Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Hypermarkets / Supermarkets
- 1.3.2 Convenience Stores
- 1.3.3 Food Specialty Stores
- 1.3.4 Departmental Stores
- 1.3.5 Online Retailers
- 1.3.6 Others
- 1.4 Global Ready Meals Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Ready Meals Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 Ready Meals Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 Ready Meals Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 Ready Meals Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Ready Meals Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Ready Meals Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Global Ready Meals Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Ready Meals Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Ready Meals Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Ready Meals Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 5 Global Ready Meals Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Ready Meals Market Size by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Ready Meals Market Size by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 6.4 North America Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 6.5 North America Ready Meals Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 7.4 Europe Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 7.5 Europe Ready Meals Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 8.4 China Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Ready Meals Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 10.4 Latin America Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 10.5 Latin America Ready Meals Market Size by Country
- 10.5.1 Mexico
- 10.5.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Ready Meals Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Ready Meals Market Size by Type
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Ready Meals Market Size by Application
- 11.5 Middle East & Africa Ready Meals Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Ready Meals Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Ready Meals Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Ready Meals Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Nestle
- 13.1.1 Nestle Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Nestle Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Nestle Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 ConAgra
- 13.2.1 ConAgra Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 ConAgra Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 ConAgra Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 Unilever
- 13.3.1 Unilever Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 Unilever Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 Unilever Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 Kraft Heinz
- 13.4.1 Kraft Heinz Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 Kraft Heinz Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 Kraft Heinz Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Campbell Soup
- 13.5.1 Campbell Soup Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Campbell Soup Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Campbell Soup Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 Hormel Foods
- 13.6.1 Hormel Foods Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 Hormel Foods Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 Hormel Foods Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.7 The Schwan Food
- 13.7.1 The Schwan Food Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.7.2 The Schwan Food Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.7.3 The Schwan Food Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.8 JBS
- 13.8.1 JBS Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.8.2 JBS Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.8.3 JBS Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.9 Sigma Alimentos
- 13.9.1 Sigma Alimentos Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.9.2 Sigma Alimentos Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.9.3 Sigma Alimentos Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.10 Sisters Food Group
- 13.10.1 Sisters Food Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.10.2 Sisters Food Group Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.10.3 Sisters Food Group Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.11 Iglo Group (Nomad Foods)
- 13.11.1 Iglo Group (Nomad Foods) Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.11.2 Iglo Group (Nomad Foods) Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.11.3 Iglo Group (Nomad Foods) Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.12 Tyson Foods
- 13.12.1 Tyson Foods Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.12.2 Tyson Foods Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.12.3 Tyson Foods Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.13 Fleury Michon
- 13.13.1 Fleury Michon Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.13.2 Fleury Michon Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.13.3 Fleury Michon Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.14 Grupo Herdez
- 13.14.1 Grupo Herdez Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.14.2 Grupo Herdez Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.14.3 Grupo Herdez Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.15 Greencore Group
- 13.15.1 Greencore Group Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.15.2 Greencore Group Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.15.3 Greencore Group Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.16 Maple Leaf Foods
- 13.16.1 Maple Leaf Foods Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.16.2 Maple Leaf Foods Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.16.3 Maple Leaf Foods Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.17 McCain
- 13.17.1 McCain Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.17.2 McCain Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.17.3 McCain Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.18 Chao Xiang Yuan Food
- 13.18.1 Chao Xiang Yuan Food Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.18.2 Chao Xiang Yuan Food Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.18.3 Chao Xiang Yuan Food Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.19 Advanced Fresh Concepts
- 13.19.1 Advanced Fresh Concepts Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.19.2 Advanced Fresh Concepts Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.19.3 Advanced Fresh Concepts Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.20 Dr. Oetker
- 13.20.1 Dr. Oetker Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.20.2 Dr. Oetker Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.20.3 Dr. Oetker Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.21 BRF S.A.
- 13.21.1 BRF S.A. Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.21.2 BRF S.A. Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.21.3 BRF S.A. Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.22 Berkshire
- 13.22.1 Berkshire Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.22.2 Berkshire Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.22.3 Berkshire Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.23 General Mills
- 13.23.1 General Mills Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.23.2 General Mills Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.23.3 General Mills Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.24 Massa Leve
- 13.24.1 Massa Leve Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.24.2 Massa Leve Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.24.3 Massa Leve Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.25 Tingyi Holding
- 13.25.1 Tingyi Holding Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.25.2 Tingyi Holding Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.25.3 Tingyi Holding Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.26 Haidilao
- 13.26.1 Haidilao Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.26.2 Haidilao Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.26.3 Haidilao Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.27 Shuanghui International Holdings
- 13.27.1 Shuanghui International Holdings Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.27.2 Shuanghui International Holdings Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.27.3 Shuanghui International Holdings Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.28 Uni-President Enterprises Corporation
- 13.28.1 Uni-President Enterprises Corporation Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.28.2 Uni-President Enterprises Corporation Ready Meals Product Portfolio
- 13.28.3 Uni-President Enterprises Corporation Ready Meals Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Ready Meals Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Ready Meals Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Ready Meals Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Ready Meals Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Ready Meals Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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