Europe Ready Meals Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and Online Stores), By Type By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030

Europe Ready Meals Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and Online Stores), By Type By Country and Growth Forecast, 2023 - 2030


The Europe Ready Meals Market would witness market growth of 7.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2023-2030). In the year 2020, the Europe market's volume surged to 1,227.7 kilo tonnes, showcasing a growth of 10.1% (2019-2022).

Ready meals are considered a cost-effective alternative, and their preparation requires less time as they are pre-cooked. These meals are available throughout the year and are safe to consume. Though processed food causes loss of nutrition, various methods utilized to prepare ready meals ensure that the loss of nutrients is minimal in most cases. An increase in the convenience offered in terms of time-saving and little effort required to prepare these meals drives the growth of the ready meals market.

Moreover, the preference for these meals by the working population and students has increased because they require only heating before consumption, reducing the cooking effort. In addition, these meals serve as low-cost alternatives to junk food, which is anticipated to boost their demand soon. However, increased health awareness and negative perceptions about these products' health effects among consumers restrain the market growth. Moreover, counterfeiting well-established brands frequently erodes brand loyalty and reputation, and such impropriety threatens market leaders' market expansion.

Consumers in Europe are increasingly interested in eco-friendly packaging and sourcing practices. Ready meal manufacturers are responding by incorporating sustainable practices into their products. There is a growing trend toward premium and high-quality ready meals in Europe. Therefore, the aforementioned factors will drive the market growth in this region.

The Germany market dominated the Europe Ready Meals Market by Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $20,102.8 million by 2030. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 6.4% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 8.2% during (2023 - 2030).

Based on Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, and Online Stores. Based on Type, the market is segmented into Frozen Pizza, Canned/Preserved Ready Meals, Frozen Ready Meals, Prepared Salads, Chilled Ready Meals, Dried Ready Meals, and Chilled Pizza. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.

The market research report covers the analysis of key stakeholders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Bakkavor Group PLC, Conagra Brands, Inc., General Mills, Inc., The Kraft Heinz Company, Nestle S.A, Fleury Michon, Unilever PLC, Kerry Group PLC, Premier Foods PLC (Premier Foods Group Services Ltd.), Kellogg Company

Scope of the Study

Market Segments covered in the Report:

By Distribution Channel (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online Stores
By Type (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Frozen Pizza
  • Canned/Preserved Ready Meals
  • Frozen Ready Meals
  • Prepared Salads
  • Chilled Ready Meals
  • Dried Ready Meals
  • Chilled Pizza
By Country (Volume, Kilo Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Companies Profiled
  • Bakkavor Group PLC
  • Conagra Brands, Inc.
  • General Mills, Inc.
  • The Kraft Heinz Company
  • Nestle S.A
  • Fleury Michon
  • Unilever PLC
  • Kerry Group PLC
  • Premier Foods PLC (Premier Foods Group Services Ltd.)
  • Kellogg Company
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Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Ready Meals Market, by Distribution Channel
1.4.2 Europe Ready Meals Market, by Type
1.4.3 Europe Ready Meals Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. Europe Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
4.1 Europe Supermarkets/ Hypermarkets Market by Country
4.2 Europe Convenience Stores Market by Country
4.3 Europe Online Stores Market by Country
Chapter 5. Europe Ready Meals Market by Type
5.1 Europe Frozen Pizza Market by Country
5.2 Europe Canned/Preserved Ready Meals Market by Country
5.3 Europe Frozen Ready Meals Market by Country
5.4 Europe Prepared Salads Market by Country
5.5 Europe Chilled Ready Meals Market by Country
5.6 Europe Dried Ready Meals Market by Country
5.7 Europe Chilled Pizza Market by Country
Chapter 6. Europe Ready Meals Market by Country
6.1 Germany Ready Meals Market
6.1.1 Germany Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.1.2 Germany Ready Meals Market by Type
6.2 UK Ready Meals Market
6.2.1 UK Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.2.2 UK Ready Meals Market by Type
6.3 France Ready Meals Market
6.3.1 France Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.3.2 France Ready Meals Market by Type
6.4 Russia Ready Meals Market
6.4.1 Russia Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.4.2 Russia Ready Meals Market by Type
6.5 Spain Ready Meals Market
6.5.1 Spain Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.5.2 Spain Ready Meals Market by Type
6.6 Italy Ready Meals Market
6.6.1 Italy Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.6.2 Italy Ready Meals Market by Type
6.7 Rest of Europe Ready Meals Market
6.7.1 Rest of Europe Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
6.7.2 Rest of Europe Ready Meals Market by Type
Chapter 7. Company Profiles
7.1 Conagra Brands, Inc.
7.1.1 Company Overview
7.1.2 Financial Analysis
7.1.3 Segmental Analysis
7.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.1.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.1.5.1 Product Launches and Product Expansions:
7.2 The Kraft Heinz Company
7.2.1 Company Overview
7.2.2 Financial Analysis
7.2.3 Regional Analysis
7.2.4 Research & Development Expense
7.2.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.2.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.2.6 SWOT Analysis
7.3 Nestle S.A
7.3.1 Company Overview
7.3.2 Financial Analysis
7.3.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.3.5 SWOT Analysis
7.4 Unilever PLC
7.4.1 Company Overview
7.4.2 Financial Analysis
7.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.4.4 Research & Development Expense
7.4.5 SWOT Analysis
7.5 Kerry Group PLC
7.5.1 Company Overview
7.5.2 Financial Analysis
7.5.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.5.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.5.5 SWOT Analysis
7.6 Premier Foods PLC (Premier Foods Group Services Ltd.)
7.6.1 Company Overview
7.6.2 Financial Analysis
7.6.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.6.4 Research & Development Expense
7.7 Bakkavor Group PLC
7.7.1 Company Overview
7.7.2 Financial Analysis
7.7.3 Regional Analysis
7.7.4 Research & Development Expenses
7.7.5 Recent strategies and developments:
7.7.5.1 Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements:
7.8 General Mills, Inc.
7.8.1 Company Overview
7.8.2 Financial Analysis
7.8.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.8.4 Research & Development Expense
7.8.5 SWOT Analysis
7.9 Kellogg Company
7.9.1 Company Overview
7.9.2 Financial Analysis
7.9.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
7.9.4 Research & Development Expense
7.9.5 SWOT Analysis
7.10. Fleury Michon
7.10.1 Company Overview
7.10.2 Financial Analysis
7.10.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis

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