In 2023, Italy led the European prepared meals sector with a 20.35% share, followed by France at 16.65% and Poland at 12.79%. Romania showed significant growth with a 24.3% year-on-year increase. Notably, Denmark experienced a decline of 3.54%. Belgium and Austria marked notable growth with 9.01% and 9.24% increases respectively. Iceland displayed a sizeable growth surge of 10.67%, albeit from a smaller base.
Future trends to monitor in this sector include:
- Continued expansion in Eastern Europe, particularly Romania and Poland.
- The impact of sustainability and health trends on prepared meal offerings.
- The role of digital technology and online delivery in reshaping market dynamics.
- Potential market consolidation in Western Europe.
Top countries in Prepared Meals and Dishes Number of Enterprises Share by Country (Units (Enterprises))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 20.35 | 2023 | +1.07% | +3.85% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 16.65 | 2023 | +0.75% | +2.93% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 12.79 | 2023 | +5.03% | +3.26% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 8.59 | 2023 | +6.31% | +7.97% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 6.92 | 2023 | +16.06% | +24.3% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Netherlands | 4.77 | 2023 | +3.69% | +4.16% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 4.57 | 2023 | +0.34% | +1.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.73 | 2023 | +5.99% | +9.01% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 2.55 | 2023 | +5.77% | +7.3% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 2.47 | 2023 | +1.91% | +1.43% | View data |
