Italy Prepared Meals Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The prepared meals market in Italy was valued at $3 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period. Ready meals was the largest category in the market both in terms of value and volume. The meal kits category is forecast to register the fastest value and volume growth. Hypermarkets and supermarkets were the largest distribution channel in the Italian prepared meals sector. Rigid plastic is the most used pack material in the Italian prepared meals market, followed by flexible packaging and rigid metal. In a city-wise analysis, Rome emerged as the largest prepared meals market in Italy, followed by Milan and Naples.
The Italy 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.
Italy prepared meals market overview
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What is the city-wise outlook of the Italy prepared meals market?
The top ten cities in the Italian prepared meals market are Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna. Rome emerged as the largest prepared meals market in Italy, followed by Milan and Naples. The prepared meals market in Rome recorded the fastest growth while Turin recorded the slowest growth. Pizza is the second-largest category by consumption across the cities after ready meals.
Italy prepared meals market, by city
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What are the leading categories in Italy prepared meals market?
The leading categories in the prepared meals market in Italy are ready meals, pizza, and meal kits. Ready meals led the Italian prepared meals sector in terms of per capita consumption in 2021. The ready meals category can be further segmented into ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals, and frozen ready meals. Pizzas can be further segmented into chilled pizza and frozen pizza. The meal kits category can be further segmented into ambient meal kits, chilled meal kits, and frozen meal kits.
Italy prepared meals market, by category
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What are the leading distribution channels in the Italy prepared meals market?
The leading distribution channels in the prepared meals market in Italy are hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, and e-retailers. Hypermarkets and supermarkets dominated the market and e-retailers accounted for the smallest part of the market.
Italy prepared meals market, by distribution channel
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Which are the leading companies in the Italy prepared meals market?
The leading companies in the Italy prepared meals market are Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Orogel Group, The Green Line Company Agricola SpA, Pastificio Rana S.P.A., Rovagnati S.P.A., and EcorNaturaSì SpA. In 2020, Nestlé dominated the market in terms of value and Private label dominated the market in terms of volume.
Italy prepared meals market, by leading companies
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Market report scope
Market size (2021) | $3 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >2% |
Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
Leading cities | Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna |
Leading categories | Ready Meals, Pizza, and Meal Kits |
Leading distribution channels | Hypermarkets and Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Food and Drinks Specialists, and E-retailers |
Leading companies | Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Orogel Group, The Green Line Company Agricola SpA, Pastificio Rana S.P.A., Rovagnati S.P.A., and EcorNaturaSì SpA |
This report provides:
- Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis for 2016-2026.
- Value and growth analysis for ambient meal kits, chilled meal kits, frozen meal kits, chilled pizza, frozen pizza, ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals and frozen ready meals with inputs on individual segment share within each category and the change in their market share forecast for 2021-2026.
- Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021.
- Percentage of sales within each category through distribution channels.
- Consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category, in terms of percentage share of the number of units sold.
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis.
- Analyze key distribution channels to identify and evaluate trends and opportunities.
- Gain an understanding of the total competitive landscape based on detailed company share analysis to plan effective market positioning.
- 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.
Nomad Foods
Dr. August Oetker Kg
Orogel Group
The Green Line Company Agricola SpA
Pastificio Rana S.P.A.
Rovagnati S.P.A.
EcorNaturaSì SpA
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the Italy prepared meals market size in 2021?
The prepared meals market in Italy was valued at $3 billion in 2021.
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What is the Italy prepared meals market growth rate?
The prepared meals market in Italy is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period.
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Which are the key cities in the Italy prepared meals market?
The top ten cities in the Italian prepared meals market are Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Brescia, Bari, Catania, Florence, and Bologna.
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What are the leading categories in Italy prepared meals market?
The leading categories in the prepared meals market in Italy are ready meals, pizza, and meal kits.
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What are the leading distribution channels in Italy prepared meals market?
The leading distribution channels in the prepared meals market in Italy are hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, food and drinks specialists, and e-retailers.
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Which are the leading companies in Italy prepared meals market?
The leading companies in Italy prepared meals market are Nestlé, Nomad Foods, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Orogel Group, The Green Line Company Agricola SpA, Pastificio Rana S.P.A., Rovagnati S.P.A., and EcorNaturaSì SpA.
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