United Kingdom (UK) Prepared Meals Market Size by Categories, Distribution Channel, Market Share and Forecast, 2021-2026
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The prepared meals market size in the UK was valued at GBP5.4 billion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 2% during the forecast period. In 2021, the UK prepared meals sector was led by the ready meals category in value terms. Furthermore, the pizza category is forecasted to register the fastest value growth during 2021-2026. Hypermarkets & supermarkets were the leading channels in the distribution of prepared meals products in the country.
The UK 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.
UK prepared meals market overview
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What is the city-level outlook of the UK prepared meals market?
The top ten cities in the UK prepared meals market are London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Stoke-on-Trent. London emerged as the largest prepared meals market in the UK in 2021, followed by Manchester and Glasgow.
Prepared meals market in the UK, by cities
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What are the key categories in the UK prepared meals market?
The key categories in the UK prepared meals market are meal kits, pizza, and ready meals. Ready meals led the UK prepared meals market in 2021 followed by pizza and meal kits.
Meal kits market in the UK
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 the UK
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 the UK
The ready meals category can be further segmented into ambient ready meals, chilled ready meals, dried ready meals, and frozen ready meals. The chilled ready meals segment had the highest market share in the ready meals category in 2021.
Prepared meals market in the UK, by category
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What are the key distribution channels in the UK prepared meals market?
The key distribution channels in the UK prepared meals market are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, food & drinks specialists, e-retailers, and others. Hypermarkets & supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the UK prepared meals market followed by convenience stores and food & drinks specialists.
Prepared meals market in the UK, by distribution channel
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Which are the key companies in the UK prepared meals market?
The key companies in the UK prepared meals market are Kepak Group, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Princes Limited, Nomad Foods, Bigham`s Ltd., General Mills Inc., Strathmore Foods Ltd, PizzaExpress Limited, Paulig Group, and Private Labels.
Prepared meals market in the UK, by key companies
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Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2020) | GBP5.4 billion |
Growth rate (CAGR) | >2% |
Forecast period | 2021-2026 |
Key cities | London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Stoke-on-Trent |
Key categories | Meal Kits, Pizza, and Ready Meals |
Key distribution channels | Convenience Stores, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Food & Drinks Specialists, E-retailers, and Others |
Key companies | Kepak Group, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Princes Limited, Nomad Foods, Bigham’s Ltd., General Mills Inc., Strathmore Foods Ltd, PizzaExpress Limited, Paulig Group, and Private Labels |
Scope
- Per capita consumption and per capita expenditure of prepared meals were higher in the UK than on both the global and regional levels in 2021
- Overall sector value and volume data with growth analysis for 2016-2026
- Market share of companies (in value terms) and private labels (in value terms) in 2021
- Consumption breakdown for package materials and pack types in each category, in terms of percentage share of the number of units sold.
- Hypermarkets & supermarkets are the leading distribution channel in the UK prepared meals sector
- Pizza was the most consolidated category
Reasons to Buy
- Identify high potential categories and explore further market opportunities based on detailed value and volume analysis
- Existing and new players can 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
- 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 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.
Dr. August Oetker Kg
Princes Limited
Nomad Foods
Bigham`s Ltd.
Strathmore Foods Ltd
PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited
General Mills Inc.
Slimming World
Kirsty`S
Marlow Foods Limited
Young`s Seafood Limited
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the UK prepared meals market size in 2021?
The prepared meals market size in the UK was valued at GBP5.4 billion in 2021.
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What is the UK prepared meals market growth rate?
The UK prepared meals market 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 UK prepared meals market?
The top ten cities in the UK prepared meals market are London, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Leicester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Stoke-on-Trent.
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What are the key categories in the UK prepared meals market?
The key categories in the prepared meals market in the UK are meal kits, pizza, and ready meals.
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What are the key distribution channels in the UK prepared meals market?
The key distribution channels in the UK prepared meals market are convenience stores, hypermarkets & supermarkets, food & drinks specialists, e-retailers, and others.
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Which are the key companies in the UK prepared meals market?
Some of the key prepared meal companies in the UK are Kepak Group, Dr. August Oetker Kg, Princes Limited, Nomad Foods, Bigham`s Ltd., General Mills Inc., Strathmore Foods Ltd, PizzaExpress Limited, Paulig Group, and Private Labels.
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