Canned Meat Market Report 2025

This Canned Meat market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The canned meat market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.27 billion in 2024 to $18.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to convenience and long shelf life, military and emergency rations, pandemic and crisis preparedness, global exploration and expeditions, affordability.

The canned meat market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.45 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health-conscious consumers, diverse flavor profiles, premium and gourmet options, sustainable and ethical sourcing, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer sales. Major trends in the forecast period include clean label products,gourmet and artisanal offerings, plant-based and alternative proteins, premium and limited editions, diverse meat sources.

The canned meat market is anticipated to experience growth driven by the increasing demand for canned seafood. Canned seafood, encompassing edible sea life like fish and shellfish, is gaining popularity due to its convenience and high protein content. As per the IRI Worldwide seafood update report in May 2022, frozen seafood sales surpassed fresh seafood sales, with frozen reaching $643 million and fresh at $618 million. Notably, shelf-stable seafood, including canned and pouched options, experienced a notable increase of 7.8% in both sales and volume, indicating a surge in demand for canned seafood and contributing to the growth of the canned meat market.

The increasing demand for ready-to-eat food products is anticipated to drive the growth of the canned meat market in the future. Ready-to-eat food refers to items that do not require cooking or reheating before serving, and canned meat falls under this category of ready-to-eat meat products. For example, in August 2023, a survey conducted by Itochu Corporation, a Japan-based trading company, revealed that approximately 45% of the 9,461 respondents reported consuming bento boxes, which are also known as ready-to-eat (RTE) lunch boxes, available at convenience stores. More than 10% of those who buy these boxes enjoy them more than once a week. Thus, the rising demand for ready-to-eat food products is propelling the growth of the canned meat market.

Major companies in the canned meat industry are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as vegan meat, to provide a plant-based option that appeals to health-conscious consumers. Vegan meat is a plant-based alternative to traditional meat, made from ingredients like soy, peas, beans, and grains. For example, in August 2022, OTS Holdings, a Singapore-based manufacturer of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meat products, introduced a new line of plant-based canned meat. This product offers a convenient and innovative alternative to traditional meat products. Made from a blend of wheat, soy protein, vegetable juice, and Eucheuma seaweed, this ready-to-eat option combines modern culinary techniques with traditional flavors. After two years of research, it aims to deliver a satisfying taste experience while meeting the growing demand for sustainable food choices.

Major players in the canned meat market are actively engaged in the development of innovative products, such as canned vegan meat, to cater to evolving consumer preferences. Canned vegan meat, a type of food product crafted from vegetarian or vegan ingredients, serves as a meat substitute. In August 2022, OTS Holdings, a Singapore-based company specializing in food product manufacturing, introduced SPAM-style canned vegan meat. The distinctive features of ANEW's plant-based canned meat include ingredients like wheat, soy protein, vegetable juice, and Eucheuma Seaweed, offering consumers a vegan-friendly alternative.

In August 2024, Conagra Brands, Inc., a US-based food company, acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition seeks to enhance Conagra's portfolio in the snacking category, specifically focusing on meat snacks. The strategic move aims to leverage Sweetwood's expertise in smoked meats and bolster Conagra's position in the expanding market for protein-rich snacks. Sweetwood Smoke & Co. is a US-based wholesale food and beverage company.

Major companies operating in the canned meat market include Xiamen Gulong Canned Food Co. Ltd., Tyson Foods Inc., Wild Planet Foods Inc., Radiant Farms Inc., Survival Cave Food, JBS S.A., Key Food Stores Co-op Inc., Crown Prince Inc., Bar Harbor Foods Inc., Zishan Group Co. Ltd., Libby's Brand Holding Inc., Radiant Farms Ltd., Dalian Lixiang Food Co. Ltd., Hormel Foods Corporation, American Tuna Inc., Bumble Bee Seafoods LLC, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Vion Food Group NV, Conagra Brands Inc., Thai Union Group, Trident Seafoods Corporation, JBS SA, Bolton Group Ltd., Princes Group Ltd., Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., Keystone Foods LLC, Nestle S.A., Campbell Soup Company, Pinnacle Foods Inc., BRF S.A.

Canned meat, a convenient and readily available source of nutrition, consists of fresh and ready-to-eat meat preserved through cold storage. Packed with proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, fibers, and essential nutrients, canned meat offers a balanced diet. Its popularity stems from the longer shelf life and ease of preservation it provides.

The primary categories of canned meat include seafood meats, poultry meats, red meats, and other variations. Poultry meats encompass canned options derived from chicken, goose, duck, turkey, game birds, and rabbit, employing freezing methods to preserve the meat at specific temperatures. Distributed through supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty stores, online platforms, and various distribution channels, canned meat serves diverse applications, catering to private, commercial, and industrial use.

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North America was the largest region in the canned meat market in 2024. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the canned meat market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the canned meat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The canned meat market consists of sales of whole muscles, meat stews, luncheon meat, sausages, sauces with meat pieces, and paste products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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