Canned Food Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Product Types (Canned Meat, Canned Fish/Seafood, Canned Vegetables and Fruits, Canned Beans and Legumes, Others), By Distribution Channel (Supermarket/Hypermarket, Convenience Stores, Online retail channels, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The canned food market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.29% between 2025 to 2030.

The canned food demand is expected to gain momentum due to its advantages such as convenience to users and the ability to provide more nutrient-dense foods to the diet.

The rise in the trend of busy life and working population especially among millennials is making canned food the popular choice and the convenience to use and consume feature of the product is driving the market for canned food. Canned food includes meat & fish products and fruits and vegetables among others is processed by various techniques such as chopping, peeling, or cooking and is sealed in an airtight or aluminum can. The storage in airtight or aluminium can offer the main advantage of canned food in that the foods can be preserved and stored for a longer period and there is an availability of a variety of fruits and vegetables even during the off-season. Canned food also serves health-conscious consumers with proper nutrients. Canned food tends to cost less in comparison to fresh fruits. These factors are directly propelling the growth of canned food.

Nevertheless, the dependence on raw material for packaging purpose, limitations, and the region-specific ban is restraining the market expansion of canned food. For instance, the rising awareness about health and fitness among consumers is shifting the consumers' demand toward fresh food which is negatively impacting the market for canned food.

Market Drivers:

The rise in the number of working populations especially in the urban area is increasing the dependency of consumers on ready meals and convenience foods which leads to an increase in the demand for canned food. Furthermore, the high amount of nutrients and flavors available in canned food is further augmenting the market demand and it is becoming one of the most preferred choices of preserved foods among health-conscious consumers. The rise in awareness regarding health and fitness is shifting the consumer preference to healthier food that is rich in protein, functional fibres, vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids and they are ready to spend extra for food products that offer such properties with the convenience to use. Consumers are understanding the impact of plastic packaging on the environment and are demanding sustainable and recyclable solutions. Canned food meets all the concerns of the consumers which have been further driving the market for canned food. Manufacturers are focusing on offering a variety of canned food products along with high quality, taste, and nutritional value to maintain their position in the competitive market

Segment Analysis:

The canned food market is segmented by the product types such as canned meat, canned fish/seafood, canned vegetables and fruits, canned beans and legumes, and others. Canned meat and canned fish/seafood hold the larger share in the market of canned food on account of the high demand for meat and seafood products globally due to their high protein content.  Consumers are getting aware of regarding nutritional benefits of meat and seafood along with the convenience and long shelf life of canned meat and seafood products thus are highly demanding canned meat and seafood.

The canned food market is segmented by the distribution channel as supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail channels, and others. The rapid surge in the number of large retail formats globally is fuelling the demand for canned food products.

The supermarket/hypermarket segment is dominant and accounts for half of the share of the canned food market and is expected to retain its dominance in the market during the forecasted period due to the convenience of purchasing canned food in bulk volumes and the presence of chained and independent markets in the developed regions and the rise in the penetration in the developing countries. However, the online retail channel is expected to witness the highest growth rate on account of the busy schedules of consumers and the easy and fastest mode of distribution channel.

The canned food market is segmented by types as Organic and Conventional. Due to the rise in health concerns among consumers, consumers are demanding more organic food products. This is motivating the manufacturers of the market and is creating opportunities for organic canned food products.

Regional Analysis:

The canned food based on region is segmented as North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Asia Pacific region is the fastest-growing region in the canned food market while North America has the largest market in canned food.

North America is a developed economy that offers several growth opportunities that consist of large consumer bases and a high population of working population. The wide range of products along with the improvement in the supply chain infrastructure and rise in the popularity of convenience food is significantly driving the market growth of canned food in this region. However, due to covid-19, a steep downfall in the canned food market is witnessed on account of the closedown of the factories and the consumers avoiding packaged food.

While Asia-Pacific region is the fastest-growing region in the global market of canned foods, especially canned meat, fish/seafood, and fruits due to the large population base in the country. The rise in the millennial population and their exposure to the internet is contributing to the high demand for canned products. Countries, such as Japan, Korea, and China import canned crab meat in high quantities, and the food industry in India makes the popular local food using ready-to-eat cans that are certified by many local and international food security boards, such as FSSAI, BRC, and APEDA. The internet penetration among consumers along with the presence of major supermarkets is further creating market demand for canned food.

COVID-19 Impact on Canned Food Market

Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the food and beverage industry was significantly impacted due to the disruption in the supply chain and fulfilling the consumer demand. The consumers were health conscious and were maintaining good hygiene thus avoiding restaurant-made food or any other food packaging. This led to a surge in home-cooked food. Thus covid had a mixed impact on the canned food market.

Segmentation

• By Product Types
  • Canned Meat
  • Canned Fish/Seafood
  • Canned Vegetables and Fruits
  • Canned Beans and Legumes
  • Others
• By Distribution Channel
  • Supermarket/Hypermarket
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online retail channels
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • India
    • Others

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1.Introduction

1.1.Market Definition

1.2.Market Segmentation

2.Research Methodology

2.1.Research Data

2.2.Assumptions

3.Executive Summary

3.1.Research Highlights

4.Market Dynamics

4.1.Market Drivers

4.2.Market Restraints

4.3.Porters Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1.Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2.Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3.The threat of New Entrants

4.3.4.Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5.Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4.Industry Value Chain Analysis

5.Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types

5.1.Introduction

5.2.Canned Meat

5.3.Canned Fish/Seafood

5.4.Canned Vegetables and Fruits

5.5.Canned Beans and Legumes

5.6.Others

 

6.Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel

6.1.Introduction

6.2.Supermarket/Hypermarket

6.3.Convenience Stores

6.4.Online retail channels

6.5.Others

 

7.Canned Food Market Analysis, by Geography

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America 

7.2.1.North America Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types, 2019 to 2026

7.2.2.North America Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019 to 2026

7.2.3.By Country

7.2.3.1. United States

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3.South America 

7.3.1.South America Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types, 2019 to 2026

7.3.2.South America Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019 to 2026

7.3.3.By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4.Europe 

7.4.1.Europe Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types , 2019 to 2026

7.4.2.Europe Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019 to 2026

7.4.3.By Country

7.4.3.1. Germany

7.4.3.2. Spain

7.4.3.3. United Kingdom

7.4.3.4. France

7.4.3.5. Others

7.5.The Middle East and Africa 

7.5.1.Middle East and Africa Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types, 2019 to 2026

7.5.2.Middle East and Africa Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019 to 2026

7.5.3.By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. South Africa

7.5.3.3. Others

7.6.Asia Pacific 

7.6.1.Asia Pacific Canned Food Market Analysis, By Product Types, 2019 to 2026

7.6.2.Asia Pacific Canned Food Market Analysis, By Distribution Channel, 2019 to 2026

7.6.3.By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. Japan

7.6.3.3. Australia

7.6.3.4. India

7.6.3.5. Others

 

8.Competitive Environment and Analysis

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

 

9.Company Profiles

9.1.B&G Foods, Inc.

9.2.BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY

9.3.Campbell Soup Company

9.4.Del Monte Foods Inc.

9.5.Dole Packaged Foods LLC

9.6.StarKist Co.

9.7.Bumble Bee Foods, LLC

9.8.Eden Foods

9.9.General Mills

9.10.Hormel Foods, LLC

B&G Foods, Inc.
BUSH BROTHERS & COMPANY
Campbell Soup Company
Del Monte Foods Inc.
Dole Packaged Foods LLC
StarKist Co.
Bumble Bee Foods, LLC
Eden Foods
General Mills
Hormel Foods, LLC