Processed Meat Market

[170+ Pages Research Report] Processed Meat market to surpass USD 984.9 billion by 2032 from USD 539.8 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 5.6% in the coming years, i.e., 2022-32.

Product Overview

Processed Meat is meat that has been modified by salting, fermentation, curing, smoking, or canning in order to increase its shelf life or enhance its taste. Beef, poultry meat, pork, and fish are most commonly used for the production of processed meat. Sausages, bacon, salami, jerky, ham, hot dogs, and chicken nuggets are some of the processed meat products. Processed meat can be organic or conventional in nature. Processed meat is used widely for both household and commercial purposes. It is widely available at specialty stores, supermarkets/hypermarkets, online stores and convenience stores.

Market Highlights

Processed Meat market is expected to project a notable CAGR of 5.6% in 2032.

Growing demand for convenience foods owing to the hectic schedules of people, urbanization, changing lifestyles, rising demand for organic processed meat, and adoption of new production technologies are the main factors driving the growth of Processed Meat market.

Processed Meat Market: Segments

Frozen Meat segment holds the largest market share

Processed Meat market is classified on the basis of type into Frozen Meat, Chilled Meat, Canned Meat, and Others. Frozen Meat segment is dominating the market with the largest market share. Frozen Meat is easy to store and transport and therefore is widely used by various food chains for food preparations. It has longer shelf life than fresh meat and is very popular among the young population as it is easily available.

Poultry segment holds the largest market share

Processed Meat market is classified on the basis of product type into Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Others. Poultry segment is dominating the market with the largest share. The growth is attributed to the low prices of poultry meat and its high nutritional properties. Moreover, shifting consumer preferences and increasing consumption of frozen meat are also contributing to the growth of the segment.

Market Dynamics                                            

Drivers

Growing Demand for Convenience Foods

Convenience foods are foods that are ready-to-eat and ready to cook, which makes it easier for people with hectic routines to have delicious food without putting many efforts into it. Processed meat is tasty and easy to cook, hence is preferred by a lot of young and working population. Also, with a growing population, demand for food items has also peaked over the period of time. Meat consumption has grown immensely in both developed and developing nations. Growing presence of fast-food chains, increase in disposable income, and urbanization are also driving the growth of the Processed Meat market

Rising Demand of Organic Processed Meat and Ease of Availability

Growing health consciousness among customers has induced the demand for organic processed meat owing to its health benefits. Manufacturers are using meat from organic certified farms to produce meat products. With the emergence of supermarkets/hypermarkets, customers have a wide range of varieties of meat products to choose from. Moreover, a growing number of online stores have made shopping super convenient for customers with the option of home delivery. Popularity of flavored meat products and adoption of new production technologies is propelling the market growth.

Restraint

Negative Health Effects of Processed Meat

Consumption of processed meat can have a negative impact on health and also lead to life-threatening diseases like cancer, thereby impeding market growth. Moreover, customers are adopting plant-based meat products owing to increasing health awareness.

Recent Developments

• In January 2021, Vion Food Group declared that it would take over Adriaens, a Belgium-based beef producer, to expand its presence in the country.
• In January 2022, Tambov Turkey was acquired by Cherkizovo Group, which is a Russian meat producer.

Processed Meat Market: Key Players

• Cargill Incorporated
• Tyson Foods, Inc.
• Smithfield Foods, Inc.
• Groupe Bigard
• Hormel Foods Corporation
• Gausepohl Fleisch Deutschland GmbH
• NH Foods Ltd.
• Tönnies Group
• Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL.
• JBS Foods
• Gruppo Veronesi
• OSI Group
• Perdue Farms Inc.
• Koch Foods
• Sanderson Farms
• Other Prominent Players

Processed Meat Market: Regions

Processed Meat market is segmented based on regional analysis into five major regions: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. North America is dominating the market with the largest share. The growth is attributed to the huge demand of convenience food owing to the large number of working population and increasing consumption of meat products. Manufacturers in the region are focusing on increasing their production capacities along with technological advancements. Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to the growing population of the region.

Impact of Covid-19 on Processed Meat Market

Coronavirus pandemic has adversely affected the economies around the globe. Nationwide lockdown regulations were imposed in many countries to control the spread of the virus and social distancing norms were strictly followed by the citizens. Covid-19 had a negative impact on Processed Meat market as the pandemic disrupted the business operations of many food giants, restaurants, and cafes. However, the market is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period with the relaxation of the lockdowns and social distancing norms.

Processed Meat Market is further segmented by region into:

• North America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United States and Canada
• Latin America Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Rest of Latin America
• Europe Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, NORDIC, Russia, Turkey and Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – India, China, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Australia and Rest of APAC
• Middle East and Africa Market Size, Share, Trends, Opportunities, Y-o-Y Growth, CAGR – North Africa, Israel, GCC, South Africa and Rest of MENA

Processed Meat Market report also contains analysis on:

Processed Meat Market Segments:

• By Type 
  • Frozen Meat
  • Chilled Meat
  • Canned Meat
  • Others 
• By Product Type
  • Beef
  • Pork
  • Poultry
  • Others
• By Distribution Channel
  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Convenience Stores
  • Others
• Processed Meat Market Dynamics
• Processed Meat Market Size
• Supply & Demand
• Current Trends/Issues/Challenges
• Competition & Companies Involved in the Market
• Value Chain of the Market
• Market Drivers and Restraints

Processed Meat Market Report Scope and Segmentation

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