The Meat Segment in United Kingdom registered a Market volume of 2,618.12 million kilograms in 2025
The indicator recorded a historical decline (CAGR) of 0.19% between 2022 to 2025, and is expected to grow by...
GlobalData projects the indicator to grow at a CAGR of...
UK meat segment overview
The meat market consists of the retail sales of ambient meat, chilled raw packaged meat – processed, chilled raw packaged meat - whole cuts, cooked meats – counter, cooked meats – packaged, fresh meat (counter) and frozen meat.
Impact of COVID-19 on the meat segment in the UK
The UK meat market experienced moderate growth during the review period (2015-2019). The growth of the market is expected to accelerate over the forecast period (2019-2024). Improving economic conditions and consumer spending power are the factors fueling market growth. Moreover, this trend encouraged consumers to spend more on premium meat products. Additionally, busy lifestyle and rising trend towards ready-to-eat products such as processed meat are estimated to strengthen the overall market growth.
Who are the leading players in the United Kingdom meat market?
Kerry Group Plc is the leading player in the United Kingdom meat market. The company portfolio offers chilled raw packaged meat.
Denmark-based multinational Tulip Food Company A/S is the second leading player in the United Kingdom meat market. The company provides chilled raw packaged meat.
United Kingdom-based multinational Richmond Foods, also part of the Kerry Group Plc, has the third-largest presence in the United Kingdom meat market.
Kerry Group plc
Kerry Group plc (Kerry Group) is a provider of functional and nutritional solutions to food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Its portfolio includes flavors, enzymes, fermented ingredients, protein fractions, prebiotics, probiotics, metabolites, and other nutritional and functional ingredients. Beside these, the company offers various foods products, including chilled foods, dairy products, meat, cereals, sweets, and various convenience meal; in Ireland, the UK, and selective international markets. Major brands of Kerry Group include Fridge Raiders, Charleville, Wall's, Mattessons, Denny, Richmond, Cheestrings, LowLow and Dairygold. The company sells its ingredients and nutritional products across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Asia-Pacific and merchandises food products through multiple retailers, convenience stores, and e-commerce channels in selected markets. Kerry Group is headquartered in Tralee, Ireland.
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