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市场调查报告书
商品编码
1804314
冷冻食品全球市场:各产品类型,各流通管道,各地区-市场规模,产业动态,机会分析,预测(2025年~2033年)Global Frozen food Market: By Product Type, Distribution Channel, Region-Market Size, Industry Dynamics, Opportunity Analysis and Forecast for 2025-2033 |
全球冷冻食品市场正稳步成长,这得益于冷链基础设施的扩张、饮食偏好的改变以及对便利饮食解决方案日益增长的依赖。预计到2024年,该市场规模将达到4,501亿美元,到2033年将达到7,225亿美元,复合年增长率为5.4%。该市场并非依赖价格折扣和促销活动,而是透过全球加工和仓储网路的策略性产能扩张来获得数量优势。
Lineage Logistics、Americold 和 NewCold 等领先的物流公司在短短12个月内新增了总计1.5亿立方英尺的冷藏容量,提升了其对冷冻鸡肉、虾和蔬菜等高需求类别的产能。越南和印度的出口商在稳定供应方面发挥关键作用,他们大量出口速冻虾和冷冻水果,确保在气候变迁中供应充足。美国国内鸡肉生产商在2024年全年将加工97.5亿磅冷冻鸡肉,为零售和快餐店通路提供充足的库存。
消费者的偏好正显着转向富含蛋白质的食品和便利的早餐方案。康尼格拉的Power Bowls和雀巢的Bowl-Full系列早餐正在超越传统的托盘式早餐,而冷冻早餐三明治也因混合型劳动力的兴起而蓬勃发展。同时,快餐连锁店正在采用冷冻解决方案来降低人力成本并提高营运的一致性。冷冻食品产业的韧性也体现在机构需求上,医疗保健和教育机构的餐饮服务提供者依靠冷冻食品来稳定整个週期的餐点数量和品质。
该产业的供应和分销正在整合。像 Sysco 这样的公司现在每週供应超过 690 万箱冷冻食品,对定价和补货的影响力越来越大,经常对加工商和製造商施加条件。沃尔玛、Kroger 和 H-E-B 正在改进其自有品牌冷冻食品,瞄准平价市场和高端市场。在加工方面,泰森食品、麦凯恩、雀巢和味之素等主要製造商在 2024 年安装了 42 台新的螺旋式冷冻机,并透过先进的氨-二氧化碳製冷系统提高了产量和能源效率。
人工智慧和预测分析现已深度融入冷冻食品生产计画。製造商正在根据社交媒体、天气和现场活动驱动的消费者行为模式调整生产计划,同时将平均週转时间控制在 31 天以内,并简化库存週期。这些能力使冷冻食品在通膨压力和劳动力波动中成为最敏捷的类别之一。
核心推动因素
一个关键的成长动力是港口和内陆配送中心冷链能力的扩张。位于萨凡纳的Lineage Logistics、位于堪萨斯城的Americold和位于塔科马的NewCold的新设施共增加了1.37亿立方英尺的仓库空间,大大缩短了从发货到商店上架的交付週期。这些基础设施投资消除了瓶颈,改善了库存週转,并提高了库存的新鲜度。
这些基础设施的改善对下游产生了直接的影响。沃尔玛在其密苏里枢纽将其冷冻食品补货週期从48小时缩短至30小时,Trident Seafoods将其阿拉斯加狭鳕鱼货物经由塔科马运输,以优化其物流。这些供应链改进减少了损耗,优化了拖车装载量,并提高了製造商和零售商之间的同步性,最终提高了整体市场响应能力和获利能力。
新兴科技趋势
香辣、全球风味的冷冻食品正处于新产品开发的前沿。以韩式辣酱、Peri-Peri辣酱、Birria辣酱和纳许维尔辣酱等口味为特色的SKU数量正在激增。这些产品迎合了勇于尝试的味蕾,带来酥脆舒适的口感,帮助品牌建立情感共鸣。雀巢的DiGiorno韩式辣酱披萨和Saffron Road的韩式烧烤碗在推出几週内就售出了数百万份。根据康尼格拉的数据,辣味冷冻食品的年销售额超过20亿美元,凸显了以口味为先导的创新作为长期需求驱动力的有效性。
这种口味趋势涵盖了所有零售领域。山姆会员店的 "纳许维尔辣鸡块" 和克罗格的热门 "Birria玉米饼" 的成功,显示冷冻食品正在拥抱街头小吃的本真。在配料层面,稳定的供应链支撑着创新。印度出口商供应18,000吨冷冻鬼椒丁,以确保大众市场产品的斯科维尔辣度一致性。辛辣趋势并非季节性的,而是冷冻食品组合的根本转变。 优化障碍 零售冷冻柜空间仍是推广新型冷冻食品的一大障碍。儘管需求激增,但大多数美国超市的冷冻柜空间仅为109英尺(约30公尺)。高昂的资本成本和冷媒合规性障碍阻碍了升级。例如,由于持续征收二氧化碳当量税,全食超市限制了其泽西城门市的冷冻柜数量;而劳氏超市在面临每台42,000美元的估算成本后,搁置了9台新冷冻柜的安装计划。
此类产能限制对产品组合和创新产生了连锁影响。上架费不断上涨,SKU 接受率不断下降,新产品生产週期风险也日益增加。一些品牌正在透过最小化包装宽度或重新设计托盘装载量来优化空间。在低全球暖化潜势 (GWP) 冷冻系统变得更加经济实惠且普及之前,有限的店内容量可能仍将是零售冷冻柜成长的结构性阻力。
市场区隔
按产品类型划分,预製食品继续占主导地位,市场占有率达 29.6%,这得益于消费者对速度和便利性的需求。到 2024 年,康尼格拉将在美国销售超过 8.6 亿个单份碗装食品,雀巢旗下领先的冷冻食品品牌的全球销售额将达到 18 亿美元。纯素和植物性产品的推出进一步巩固了这个细分市场,Beyond Meat 的冷冻千层麵等产品在传统和电商通路均表现优异。 24 个月的保质期和日益增长的数位应用推动了库存週转,并透过餐包服务和点击提货模式实现了广泛的供应。
按分销管道划分,超市和大卖场凭藉其密集的门市布局和先进的物流系统,占全球冷冻食品总销售额的 68.7%。这些门市受益于强大的回程运输系统、冷冻基础设施以及包括店内配送、路边配送和最后一哩配送在内的全通路策略。在阵亡将士纪念日等活动期间,美国主要连锁店仅一周就增加了 3500 万件库存,彰显了该渠道的高吞吐量潜力。像 Albertsons 这样的连锁店使用的先进库存管理工具提高了货架可用性,并减少了缺货情况,从而提升了整体消费者体验。
各产品类型
各流通管道
地理洞察
地区市场区隔分析
<区域细分分析
亚太地区凭藉其庞大的城市人口和冷链投资,以超过 38% 的市占率引领冷冻食品市场。中国、印度、日本和韩国是该地区的消费强国。中国9.2亿城市消费者透过现代杂货店和餐饮服务管道产生大量消费,而印度对冷链基础设施的公共补贴则推动了二、三线城市的需求。日本的便利商店和韩国的线上配送网路正在推动人均消费成长,尤其是在年轻消费者群体中。儘管农村地区存在基础设施差距,但城市需求仍然强劲,亚太地区仍处于领先地位。
北美紧随其后,美国占该地区收入的大部分。该地区拥有超过42亿立方英尺的商用冷冻柜容量和超过42,000家冷藏食品店。过去一年,美国消费者购买了超过12.6亿份冷冻食品,反映出消费者对冷冻食品的广泛接受度与习惯性使用。更健康的选择、经过认证的有机食品和植物性替代品正在扩大冷冻食品的消费规模。 Americold 和 Lineage Logistics 等公司提供的先进物流进一步简化了供应流程,ESG 投资则确保符合范围 3 目标。
欧洲排名第三,但得益于高零售渗透率和永续发展导向政策。德国、英国和法国等国家在该地区占主导地位。德国得益于密集的冷藏门市网路和强大的超市文化,欧洲冷冻食品销售领先。英国正在大力推广高端自有品牌产品,而法国则转向可回收包装和单份包装以减少浪费。随着植物性食品的普及和永续性法规的加强,欧洲为冷冻食品的扩张提供了一个稳定且有利于创新的环境。
各地区明细
冷冻食品市场汇聚了许多跨国公司和区域专家,他们专注于产品创新、供应链弹性和包装永续性。主要参与者包括:
The global frozen food market is experiencing steady growth, bolstered by expanded cold-chain infrastructure, changing dietary preferences, and increased reliance on convenient meal solutions. In 2024, the market stood at US$ 450.1 billion and is projected to reach US$ 722.5 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%. Rather than relying on discounts or promotional spikes, the market is gaining volume strength from strategic capacity additions across processing and storage networks worldwide.
Major logistical players like Lineage Logistics, Americold, and NewCold have added a combined 150 million cubic feet of new frozen storage in just 12 months, improving throughput for high-demand categories such as frozen poultry, shrimp, and vegetables. Exporters from Vietnam and India are playing pivotal roles in stabilizing supply with large shipments of IQF shrimp and frozen fruit, ensuring availability amid climate-driven disruptions. Domestically, U.S. poultry producers processed 9.75 billion pounds of frozen chicken cuts YTD in 2024, securing inventory for retail and quick-service restaurant channels.
Consumer preferences are shifting sharply toward protein-rich offerings and convenient breakfast solutions. Conagra's Power Bowls and Nestle's Bowl-Full range are outperforming traditional trays, while frozen breakfast sandwiches are surging due to hybrid work schedules. Simultaneously, quick-service chains are embracing frozen solutions to reduce labor costs and improve operational consistency. The frozen food sector's resilience is evident in institutional demand as well, with healthcare and educational foodservice providers relying on frozen formats to stabilize meal volume and quality across cycles.
The industry is witnessing consolidation in supply and distribution. Companies such as Sysco, which now moves over 6.9 million frozen case-lines weekly, have strengthened their influence in pricing and replenishment, often setting terms for processors and manufacturers. Walmart, Kroger, and H-E-B are refreshing private-label frozen offerings, targeting both value and premium market tiers. On the processing front, 42 new spiral freezers were installed in 2024 by key manufacturers like Tyson Foods, McCain, Nestle, and Ajinomoto, increasing output and energy efficiency via advanced ammonia-CO2 refrigeration systems.
Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics are now deeply embedded in frozen food production planning. Manufacturers are tying production schedules to consumer behavior patterns driven by social media, weather, and live events, keeping inventory cycles lean with average turns of under 31 days. These capabilities make frozen food one of the most agile categories amid inflationary pressure and labor volatility.
Core Growth Drivers
A critical growth catalyst is the expansion of cold-chain capacity across ports and inland distribution hubs. New facilities from Lineage Logistics in Savannah, Americold in Kansas City, and NewCold in Tacoma have collectively added 137 million cubic feet of storage, dramatically shortening lead times from shipping to shelf. These infrastructure investments are removing bottlenecks, allowing for improved inventory rotation and fresh stock turnover.
This infrastructure enhancement has had immediate downstream effects: Walmart reduced its frozen restocking cycle from 48 hours to 30 hours at its Missouri hub, and Trident Seafoods redirected volume through Tacoma to optimize pollock logistics. These supply-chain refinements reduce shrink, optimize trailer loads, and improve synchronization between manufacturers and retailers-ultimately enhancing responsiveness and profitability across the market.
Emerging Technology Trends
Spicy, globally inspired frozen meals are dominating new product development. There is a surge in SKUs featuring flavor profiles like Gochujang, Peri-Peri, Birria, and Nashville Hot. These variants appeal to adventurous palates and deliver comfort with a kick, helping brands establish emotional resonance. Nestle's DiGiorno Gochujang pizza and Saffron Road's Korean BBQ bowls are registering millions of unit sales within weeks of launch. Conagra's data shows spicy frozen meal sales surpassing US$ 2 billion annually, validating flavor-forward innovation as a long-term demand driver.
These flavor trends extend across all retail tiers. Sam's Club's success with Nashville Hot Chicken Bites and Kroger's popular Birria Tacos illustrate how frozen food is embracing street-food authenticity. At the ingredient level, steady supply chains are reinforcing innovation, with Indian exporters supplying 18,000 metric tons of frozen diced Bhut Jolokia to ensure Scoville consistency in mass-market offerings. The spicy trend is not seasonal-it's a foundational shift in the frozen food portfolio.
Barriers to Optimization
Retail freezer space remains a limiting factor for new frozen product penetration. Despite surging demand, most U.S. supermarkets operate with only 109 linear feet of frozen case space-barely above pre-2020 levels. High equipment costs and refrigerant compliance hurdles are stalling upgrades. For instance, Whole Foods capped the number of freezer cases in its Jersey City store due to ongoing CO2-equivalent surcharges, and Lowe's Supermarkets shelved nine new case installations after facing a US$ 42,000-per-unit quote.
This capacity constraint has cascading effects on assortment and innovation. Slotting fees are rising, SKU acceptance rates are falling, and production cycles for new items are becoming riskier. Some brands are adapting by minimizing packaging width or redesigning pallet loads to optimize space. Until low-GWP refrigeration systems become more affordable and accessible, limited in-store capacity will remain a structural headwind for growth in retail frozen aisles.
Market Segment Analysis
By Product Type, ready meals continue to dominate with a 29.6% share, fueled by consumer demand for speed and simplicity. In 2024, Conagra shipped over 860 million single-serve bowls in the U.S., while Nestle generated US$ 1.8 billion globally from its leading frozen entree brands. Vegan and plant-based launches are bolstering the segment further, with products like Beyond Meat's frozen lasagna performing exceptionally well in both traditional and e-commerce channels. The 24-month shelf life and rising digital adoption are enabling deeper stock rotation and wider availability across meal kit services and click-and-collect models.
By Distribution Channel, supermarkets and hypermarkets control 68.7% of all global frozen food sales due to their dense footprint and sophisticated logistics. These stores benefit from robust backhaul systems, freezer infrastructure, and omnichannel strategies that include in-store, curbside, and last-mile delivery. Events like Memorial Day saw major U.S. chains move 35 million incremental units in just one week, showcasing the sheer throughput possible in this channel. Advanced inventory tools used by chains like Albertsons are improving on-shelf availability and reducing out-of-stocks, enhancing the overall consumer experience.
By Product Type
By Distribution Channel
Geographic Insights
Region Segment Analysis
Asia Pacific leads the frozen food market with over 38% market share, driven by massive urban populations and cold-chain investment. China, India, Japan, and South Korea are the regional powerhouses. China's 920 million urban consumers generate high volume across modern grocery and foodservice channels, while India's public grants for cold-chain infrastructure are unlocking tier-2 and tier-3 city demand. Japan's convenience stores and South Korea's online delivery networks reinforce per-capita consumption growth, especially among younger demographics. Despite infrastructure gaps in rural areas, urban demand is robust, keeping Asia Pacific at the forefront.
North America follows closely, with the United States accounting for the majority of regional revenue. The region boasts over 4.2 billion cubic feet of commercial freezer capacity and over 42,000 frozen-equipped grocery stores. U.S. shoppers purchased over 1.26 billion frozen entrees in the past year, reflecting high penetration and habitual usage. Health-forward options, organic certifications, and plant-based alternatives are expanding the frozen basket size. Sophisticated logistics from companies like Americold and Lineage Logistics are further streamlining supply, while ESG investments ensure compliance with Scope 3 targets.
Europe ranks third but holds strong with deep retail penetration and sustainability-forward policies. Countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, and France dominate regional sales. Germany leads in volume thanks to a dense cold-store network and strong supermarket culture. The U.K. is embracing premium private-label offerings, while France is moving towards recyclable packaging and single-serve formats to reduce waste. With plant-based adoption rising and sustainability regulations tightening, Europe presents a stable and innovation-friendly environment for frozen food expansion.
Region Breakdown
The frozen food market includes a mix of multinational corporations and regional specialists who are focusing on product innovation, supply-chain resilience, and packaging sustainability. Key players include:
5.2.1.1. Seasonal
5.2.1.2. Regular
5.2.2.1. Green peas
5.2.2.2. Corn
5.2.2.3. Potatoes
5.2.2.4. Others
5.2.3.1. Milk
5.2.3.2. Butter
5.2.3.3 Cheese
5.2.3.4 Others
5.2.4.1 Red Meat
5.2.4.2 Pork Meat
5.2.4.3 Poultry Meat
5.2.6.1. Bread
5.2.6.2. Pizza Crust
5.2.6.3. Cakes & Pastries
5.2.6.4. Others
5.2.7.1. Dumplings
5.2.7.2. Rice based
5.2.7.3. Italian (Pastas)
5.2.7.4. Indian
5.2.7.5. Korean
5.2.7.6. Chinese
5.2.7.7. Mexican
5.2.7.8. Others
5.2.8. Soups & Beverages
5.2.9. Others