China Prepared Meals Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The prepared meals market size in China was valued at CNY52.9 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period.
In 2021, the Chinese prepared meals market was led by the ready meals category in value as well as in volume terms. The pizza category is forecast to register the fastest value and volume growth, during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets were the leading channels in the distribution of prepared meals in the country. Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, and Baixiang Food Group are the top three companies in the Chinese prepared meals market. Moreover, rigid plastics are the most used pack material in the Chinese prepared meals market.
The China prepared meals market report provides insights on high-growth markets to target, trends in the usage of packaging materials, types and closures category level distribution data, and companies’ market shares.
China prepared meals market overview
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What is the city-level outlook of the China prepared meals market?
The top ten cities in the Chinese prepared meals market are Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Baoding, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, and Nanyang. Chongqing emerged as the largest prepared meals market in China in 2021, followed by Shanghai and Beijing.
Prepared meals market in China, by cities
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What are the key categories in the China prepared meals market?
The key categories in the Chinese prepared meals market are meal kits, pizza, and ready meals. Ready meals led the Chinese prepared meals market in 2021 followed by pizza and meal kits.
Meal kits market in China
The meal kits category can be further segmented into ambient meal kits, chilled meal kits, and frozen meal kits. The ambient meal kits segment had the highest market share in the meal kits category in 2021.
Pizza market in China
The pizza category can be further segmented into chilled pizza and frozen pizza. The frozen pizza segment had the highest market share in the pizza category in 2021.
Ready meals market in China
The ready meals category can be further segmented into ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals, and frozen ready meals. The dried ready meals segment had the highest market share in the ready meals category in 2021.
Prepared meals market in China, by categories
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What are the key distribution channels in the China prepared meals market?
The key distribution channels in the prepared meals market in China are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, food & drinks specialists, e-retailers, dollar stores, and others. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the Chinese prepared meals market followed by convenience stores and food & drinks specialists.
Prepared meals market in China, by distribution channel
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Which are the key companies in the China prepared meals market?
The key companies in the Chinese prepared meals market are Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, Baixiang Food Group, Unilever, He Wei Dao, Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. Ltd, General Mills Inc., Dr. August Oetker Kg, and private labels.
Prepared meals market in China, by companies
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Market report scope
Market size (2021) | CNY52.9 billion |
Growth rate (CAGR) | >5% |
Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
Key cities | Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Baoding, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, and Nanyang |
Key categories | Meal Kits, Pizza, and Ready Meals |
Key distribution channels | Convenience Stores, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Food & Drinks Specialists, E-retailers, Dollar Stores, and Others |
Key companies | Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, Baixiang Food Group, Unilever, He Wei Dao, Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. Ltd, General Mills Inc., Dr. August Oetker Kg, and Private Labels |
Scope
- Per capita consumption of prepared meals was higher in China than at the regional level in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets were the leading distribution channel in the Chinese prepared meals sector in 2021
- The per capita consumption of drinkable yogurt was higher than other prepared meals categories in 2021
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets were the leading distribution channel in the Chinese prepared meals sector
- Brands are growing at a higher CAGR than private labels in the Chinese prepared meals sector
- The health & wellness market is led by the milk category in the Chinese prepared meals sector
- Milk was the most consumed category across leading cities in China
- “Kids & babies” represent the largest subset of the prepared meals sector in China in 2021
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- Our team of analysts has placed a significant emphasis on changes expected in the market that will provide a clear picture of the opportunities that can be tapped over the next five years, resulting in revenue expansion
- The packaging analysis report helps manufacturers, in identifying the most commonly used packaging materials in the sector
- Analysis on key macro-economic indicators such as real GDP, nominal GDP, consumer price index, household consumption expenditure, population (by age group, gender, rural-urban split, and employed people and unemployment rate. It also includes an economic summary of the country along with the labor market and demographic trends.
Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp
Baixiang Food Group
Unilever
He wei dao
General Mills Inc.
Sichuan Deyi Green Food Group Co. Ltd
Dr. August Oetker Kg
Go picnic
Uni-President Enterprises Corp
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the China prepared meals market size in 2021?
The prepared meals market in China was valued at CNY52.9 billion in 2021.
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What is the China prepared meals market growth rate?
The prepared meals market in China is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period.
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Which are the key cities in the China prepared meals market?
The top nine cities in the Chinese prepared meals market are Chongqing, Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Baoding, Shenzhen, Shijiazhuang, and Nanyang.
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What are the key categories in the Chinese prepared meals market?
The key segments in the China prepared meals market are meal kits, pizza, and ready meals.
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What are the key distribution channels in the Chinese prepared meals market?
The key distribution channels in the China prepared meals market are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, food & drinks specialists, e-retailers, dollar stores, and others.
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Which are the key companies in the Chinese prepared meals market?
The key companies in the China prepared meals market are Nissin Foods Holdings Co Ltd, Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp, Baixiang Food Group, Unilever, He Wei Dao, Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co. Ltd, General Mills Inc., Dr. August Oetker Kg, and private labels.
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