United Kingdom (UK) Meat Market Analysis and Forecasts, 2015-2025 – Analyzing Product Categories and Segments, Distribution Channel, Competitive Landscape, Packaging and Consumer Segmentation
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The meat market in the UK was valued at $23.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to register a growth of more than 1%, during the forecast period 2021 to 2025. Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of meat were higher in the UK than at the global level in 2020. In volume terms, the sector is expected to grow from 2020 to 2025, registering a CAGR of 0.9%. Chilled raw packaged meat-whole cuts were the largest category in 2020, followed by chilled raw packaged meat – processed, cooked meats – packaged, fresh meat (counter), frozen meat, ambient meat, and cooked meats – counter. The fresh meat (counter) category is forecast to register the fastest volume growth at a CAGR of more than 1% during 2020-2025, followed by cooked meats – counter with a CAGR of more than 1%. In the UK, consumption of meat is higher among females than males. Furthermore, “Older consumers” represent the largest subset of the meat sector in the UK. Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel in the UK meat sector.
Overview of the meat market in the UK
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What are the market dynamics in the meat market in the UK?
In 2020, Chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts was the leading category in volume terms, while the fresh meat category is forecast to register the fastest volume growth during 2020-2025, while the fresh meat (counter) category is forecast to register the fastest value growth at a CAGR of more than 2% during 2020-2025. The cooked meat (counter) category is expected to gain maximum market share in value terms during 2020-2025. Health & wellness attributes such as “naturally healthy” and consumer benefits such as “health management” contributed the most to the growth of the health & wellness market in the UK meat sector during 2015-2020. The sales of cooked meats – packaged with health & wellness claims grew during 2015-2020.
UK Meat market, 2020
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London has been emerged as the largest meat market in the UK, accounting for more than 20% volume share in 2020, followed by Manchester and Glasgow respectively, in the same year. The meat market in London recorded the fastest growth during 2015-2020 while Newcastle upon Tyne recorded the slowest growth during the same period.
What are the category classifications in the meat market in the UK?
Chilled raw packaged meat was the largest category in 2020, while the fresh meat (Counter) category is forecast to register the fastest value growth during 2020-2025. The cooked meat category is also expected to gain maximum market share in value terms during 2020-2025. London also recorded the highest consumption of chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts in 2020, followed by Manchester and Glasgow, respectively, in the same year. Chilled raw packaged meat – processed is the second largest category by consumption across the leading cities in the UK. London and Manchester witnessed the highest consumption of chilled raw packaged meat – processed respectively, in 2020.
Meat market in the UK, by category
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Who are the major players in the UK meat market?
The major players in the UK meat market are Tulip Food Company A/S, Addo Food Group, Nomad Foods, Kerry Group Plc, and Mitsubishi Corporation. Tulip Food Company A/S accounted for a value share of more than 1% in 2020.
Meat market in the UK, by key players
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Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2020) |
$23.2 billion |
Growth rate | CAGR of >1% from 2021 to 2025 |
The base year for estimation | 2020 |
Forecast Period | 2021 to 2025 |
Segmentation by category | 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 |
Key players | Tulip Food Company A/S, Addo Food Group, Nomad Foods, Kerry Group Plc, and Mitsubishi Corporation |
Scope
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the following:
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of meat was higher in the UK than global level in 2020.
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets was the largest distribution channel in the UK meat sector.
- UK consumers prefer value-for-money products in the meat sector.
- Chilled raw packaged meat – whole cuts was the leading category in volume terms across the top 10 cities in the UK meat sector in 2020.
- Private labels are growing at a higher CAGR than brands in the UK meat sector.
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Addo Food Group
Nomad Foods
Kerry Group Plc
Mitsubishi Corporation
Struik Foods Europe NV
M&Z (Marketing) Limited
Danish Crown A/S
Hormel Foods Corporation
Gilbert's Foods Limited
Premier Foods plc
Bernard Matthews Foods Limited
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the market size of the meat market in the UK in 2020?
The UK’s meat market was valued at $23.2 billion in 2020.
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What is the growth rate of the meat market in the UK?
The meat market in the UK is projected to register a CAGR of more than 1% during the forecast period 2021-2025.
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What are the key categories in the meat market in the UK?
The key categories in the UK meat market include 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.
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Who are the key players in the meat market in the UK?
The key players in the UK meat market are Tulip Food Company A/S, Addo Food Group, Nomad Foods, Kerry Group Plc, and Mitsubishi Corporation.
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