In 2023, the European prepared meals and dishes market showed varying trends across different countries. France and Italy saw slight declines of 0.31% and 0.87% respectively, while Germany experienced a surge of 4.36%. Spain faced a notable decline of 5.52%, whereas Norway and Iceland showed substantial growth, rising by 32.48% and 24.93%, respectively. Sweden and Poland also performed well with increases of 6.18% and 17.95%. In Eastern Europe, Romania witnessed a remarkable 29.75% growth and Serbia saw an even higher rise at 33.89%. On the other hand, Croatia's production value dropped significantly, down by 19.73%. Other countries such as Greece and the Czech Republic also showed notable growth, with 7.89% and 8.85% increases, respectively.
Going forward, key trends to watch in the European prepared meals and dishes market include continued robust growth in Nordic and Eastern European countries due to increasing consumer demand for convenience and ready-to-eat options. Additionally, Germany and Poland's increasing market values indicate promising investment opportunities. In contrast, markets in countries like Spain and Croatia may need strategic interventions to mitigate declining trends.
Top countries in Prepared Meals and Dishes Production Value by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 3,730 | 2023 | -1.1% | -0.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,050 | 2023 | +2.64% | +4.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,910 | 2023 | -7.6% | -5.52% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1,320 | 2023 | +3.25% | -0.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Norway | 1,160 | 2023 | +15.06% | +32.48% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 1,120 | 2023 | +5.25% | +6.18% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Belgium | 676.8 | 2023 | +0.27% | -3.71% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 636 | 2023 | +10.23% | +17.95% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Austria | 534 | 2023 | +8.23% | +4.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 453.6 | 2023 | +0.38% | +1.06% | View data |
