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U.K. Ready Meals Market, 2019-2027

The ready meals market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 11,108.3 million by 2027. A compound annual growth rate of 5.7% is expected of the UK ready meals market from 2020 to 2027.
Revenue, 2019 (US$M)
$7,102.8
Forecast, 2027 (US$M)
$11,108.3
CAGR, 2020 - 2027
5.7%
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UK

U.K. Ready Meals Market, 2016-2027 (US$M)

U.K. Ready Meals Market, 2016-2027 (US$M)

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UK ready meals market highlights

  • An overview of the UK ready meals market trends heading towards 2027. The market in UK generated a revenue of USD 7,102.8 million in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 11,108.3 million by 2027.
  • The overall growth of the UK market from 2019 to 2027. The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% from 2020 to 2027.
  • A look at the UK market revenues per segment in 2019. In terms of segment, frozen and chilled was the largest revenue generating product in 2019.
  • The segment witnessing the fastest revenue growth within the market. Canned is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Ready meals market data book summary

Market revenue in 2019USD 7,102.8 million
Market revenue in 2027USD 11,108.3 million
Growth rate5.7% (CAGR from 2019 to 2027)
Largest segmentFrozen and chilled
Fastest growing segmentCanned
Historical data2016 - 2018
Base year2019
Forecast period2020 - 2027
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFrozen and Chilled, Canned, Dried
Key market players worldwideNestle SA, General Mills Inc, WK Kellogg Co, Conagra Brands Inc, Tyson Foods Inc Class A, Nomad Foods Ltd, Unilever PLC ADR, 2 Sisters Food Group(2sfg), DR. OETKER


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 4.5% of the global ready meals market in 2019.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • In Europe, UK ready meals market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2027.
  • Germany is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 10,397.0 million by 2027.

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Publish Date: Jul 26, 2024

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Ready Meals Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Nestle SAView profile 270,000Avenue Nestle 55, Vevey, Switzerland, CH-1800www.nestle.com
General Mills IncView profile 34,000Number One General Mills Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55426www.generalmills.com
Tyson Foods Inc Class AView profile 139,0002200 West Don Tyson Parkway, Springdale, AR, United States, 72762-6999www.tysonfoods.com
WK Kellogg CoView profile 3,150One Kellogg Square, Battle Creek, MI, United States, 49016-3599www.wkkellogg.com
Conagra Brands IncView profile 18,600222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654www.conagrabrands.com
Unilever PLC ADRView profile 128,377100 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DYwww.unilever.com
Nomad Foods LtdView profile 7,894No. 1 New Square, Bedfont Lakes Business Park, Feltham, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW14 8HAwww.nomadfoods.com
2 Sisters Food Group(2sfg)View profile 10001+West Burton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, Europewww.2sfg.com/
DR. OETKERView profile 501-1000Leyland, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Europewww.oetker.co.uk

U.K. ready meals market

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Frozen And Chilled was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.73% in 2019.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. ready meals market based on frozen and chilled, canned, dried covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2016 to 2027.


  • U.K. Ready Meals Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2016-2027)
    • Frozen and Chilled
    • Canned
    • Dried
  • U.K. Ready Meals Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2016-2027)
    • Supermarket & Hypermarket
    • Convenience Stores
    • Online Retail

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