Frozen Food Production in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: May 2024
NAICS 31141Revenue
$53.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
111k
Businesses
639
Wages
$X.Xbn
Frozen Food Production in the US industry analysis
Frozen food producers have expanded through the end of 2024 as boosting disposable income has allowed consumers to trade up to newer, healthier and premium varieties of goods that command higher retail prices. With more money to spend, some consumers have opted for fresh produce over frozen varieties, stifling expansion. Mounting health concerns have also led some consumers to purchase fewer frozen foods, which are often perceived as less healthy than fresher meals, despite new studies indicating otherwise. Frozen food producers have responded by introducing products with healthier, more nutritious ingredients. Over the past five years, frozen food producer revenue has been climbing at a CAGR of 6.0% and is expected to reach $53.1 billion in 2024, including a 15.2% anticipated surge in 2024 alone. This large uptick during the year can be attributed to the heightened adoption of healthier options in response to increasing health consciousness and dietary restrictions.
Trends and Insights
- Frozen food products contend with adverse conditions from negative public perceptions. That's why frozen food producers have invested in significant research and development to reformulate products with fewer preservatives and more added nutrients from superfoods like spinach.
- Expanding health consciousness has negatively impacted the frozen prepared food segment since many consumers perceive these foods as unhealthy and highly processed. Frozen food producers have introduced a variety of healthier, organic and otherwise less-processed options that appeal to these health-conscious consumers, helping to improve their perceptions of frozen food.
- The geographic spread of frozen food producers strategically positions them close to suppliers of key inputs, such as establishments involved in fruit and vegetable processing. This proximity allows for efficient sourcing of quality ingredients necessary for their products.
- Competition among frozen food producers is chiefly based on product price, quality and differentiation. A frozen food producer's relationship with upstream and downstream markets is also important because these relationships can determine input costs or the price producers charge downstream customers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 6.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $53.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Heightened popularity for healthy, premium products has somewhat threatened sales
- Americans have become more health-conscious in recent years, evidenced by a contraction in per capita sugar and sweetener consumption, used as a proxy for health consciousness.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Frozen food producers will continue to adapt to everchanging food consumption trends
- The convenience and affordability of frozen prepared meals will continue to attract customers. With today's fast-paced lifestyle, many individuals often lack the time to prepare meals from scratch. Frozen meals come pre-cooked and only require reheating, substantially reducing preparation time. Plus, they can also be stored for extended periods.
Biggest companies in the Frozen Food Production in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conagra Brands, Inc. | 4,390.9 | 368.5 | 8.4 | |
Schwan's Company | 3,936.5 | 199.3 | 5.1 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | 3,276.0 | 295.6 | 9.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Frozen prepared foods and entrees, Frozen vegetables and Frozen pizza. Frozen prepared foods and entrees is the largest segment of the Frozen Food Production in the US.
Trends and Insights
Frozen prepared food continues to be popular despite health concerns
- This broad segment includes a variety of meat and specialty selections (not including frozen pizza selections) that can be prepared on the stove, in the oven or in the microwave.
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Competitors
- Ice Cream Production in the US
- Seafood Preparation in the US
Complementors
- Canned Fruit & Vegetable Processing in the US
- Meat, Beef & Poultry Processing in the US
- Baking Mix & Prepared Food Production in the US
International industries
- Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing
- Frozen Food Production in Canada
- Fruit and Vegetable Processing in Australia
- Frozen Pizza Production in Australia
- Frozen Cake and Pastry Manufacturing in Australia
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Frozen food producers manufacture frozen packaged foods, which include frozen fruits, vegetables and juices; frozen packaged meals and side dishes (excluding unprocessed seafood); frozen pizza; frozen whipped toppings; and frozen breakfast and baked goods, including waffles and pancakes. These products are then distributed to retail grocery stores, food wholesalers and the hospitality industry.
What's included in this industry?
Producing frozen prepared foods and entreesProducing frozen vegetablesProducing frozen pizzaProducing frozen fruit and juice concentratesCompanies
Conagra Brands, Inc.Schwan's CompanyLamb Weston Holdings, Inc.Purchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
BLANCHINGCRYOGENIC FREEZINGFLASH FREEZINGIndustry Code
NAICS 31141 - Frozen Food Production in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Frozen food products contend with adverse conditions from negative public perceptions. That's why frozen food producers have invested in significant research and development ...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Expanding health consciousness has negatively impacted the frozen prepared food segment since many consumers perceive these foods as unhealthy and highly processed. Frozen fo...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The geographic spread of frozen food producers strategically positions them close to suppliers of key inputs, such as establishments involved in fruit and vegetable processing...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition among frozen food producers is chiefly based on product price, quality and differentiation. A frozen food producer's relationship with upstream and downstream mar...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Conagra Brands, Inc is the largest frozen food producer. The company has dominated production, leveraging its brand recognition and scale.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Conagra Brands, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Schwan's Company's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Conagra Brands, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Schwan's Company, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Frozen food producers contend with a great deal of public policy aimed at protecting consumers' health and well-being. Various federal, state and local governments have passe...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Frozen food producers have contended with boosted competition and new entrants, while larger producers have engaged in mergers and acquisitions to expand their market share. ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States is $53.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in 2024?
There are 639 businesses in the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 6.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Frozen Food Production in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Frozen Food Production market in United States are Conagra Brands, Inc., Schwan's Company and Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
What does the Frozen Food Production in the US in United States include?
Producing frozen prepared foods and entrees and Producing frozen vegetables are part of the Frozen Food Production in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Frozen Food Production in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Conagra Brands, Inc..
How competitive is the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Frozen Food Production in the US industry in United States.
