Prepared Meal Delivery Global Market Report 2025

Prepared meal delivery services offer convenient solutions with meals that can be easily reheated or cooked instantly, requiring minimal cooking, cutting, or cleaning. These services operate on a subscription-based model, where companies deliver ready-to-cook fresh ingredients to customers for preparing meals at home.

In the prepared meal delivery market, the main types of supplies are categorized into 'cook and eat' and 'heat and eat.' Cook-and-eat meals provide customers with the experience of home-cooked meals, featuring precut, seasoned, and combined raw ingredients. Prepared meal delivery services offer both single and multiple meal options, accessible through online and offline platforms.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a considerable impact on the transport services sector by increasing the costs of vehicles, spare parts, and fuel-critical inputs frequently imported from tariff-affected regions. Freight operators, logistics companies, and public transportation providers are experiencing margin pressures as elevated equipment and maintenance expenses coincide with limited flexibility to pass these costs on to customers due to intense market competition. This climate of uncertainty has also led to delays in fleet upgrades and the adoption of greener, more energy-efficient vehicles, hindering progress toward sustainability objectives. In response, transport firms are enhancing route optimization, investing in fuel-efficient technologies, renegotiating supplier agreements, and adopting collaborative logistics strategies to share resources and cushion the financial impact of rising tariffs.

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The prepared meal delivery market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $15.39 billion in 2024 to $17.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to changing work and lifestyle patterns, increasing awareness of healthy eating, rise of urbanization, busy urban professionals and millennials, expansion of online and mobile platforms.

The prepared meal delivery market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued emphasis on convenience, focus on customization and personalization, rising health and wellness consciousness, sustainable and ethical food choices, integration of specialty and dietary-specific menus. Major trends in the forecast period include partnerships with local and sustainable suppliers, introduction of quick and convenient meal kits, focus on packaging sustainability and eco-friendly practices, expansion of breakfast and snack options, innovations in meal preparation techniques.

The forecast of 16.9% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Rising import costs for specialized thermal containers and packaging materials may disrupt cold-chain efficiency for prepared meal delivery firms. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The predominant driving force behind the growth of the prepared meal delivery market is the preference for convenient meals, particularly among the working population and students. Junk meals, referring to pre-prepared or packaged foods offering high convenience and immediate consumption, have become a popular choice. The success of the meal kit delivery industry is attributed to its appeal to consumers who seek the convenience of cooking without the need for traditional grocery shopping. This trend is especially favored by busy parents, millennials, individuals managing multiple jobs, working couples, and those with specific dietary preferences, as pre-planned meals provide a quick and efficient solution. Consequently, the preference for convenient junk meals is a key factor propelling the growth of the prepared meal delivery service market.

The growth of urbanization is anticipated to further drive the expansion of the prepared meal delivery market. Urbanization, characterized by the increasing growth and expansion of cities along with the migration of populations from rural to urban areas, contributes to the demand for convenient and time-saving food solutions. The fast-paced urban lifestyle, prevalent in bustling city environments, fuels the need for prepared meal delivery services. As of April 2022, according to the World Economic Forum, over 4.3 billion people, accounting for 55% of the world's population, were residing in urban settings, with expectations for this number to rise to 80% by 2050. Hence, the ongoing trend of urbanization is a significant driver for the growth of the prepared meal delivery market.

Major players in the prepared meal delivery market are launching home-cooked meal services to meet the increasing demand for convenient, high-quality, and nutritious meal options. By offering home-cooked meals, these companies can attract customers who desire the comfort of homemade food without the hassle of preparing it themselves. For example, in February 2023, Zomato, a restaurant aggregator based in India, unveiled Zomato Everyday, a service dedicated to delivering affordable, home-cooked meals prepared by actual home chefs. This initiative is designed to provide customers with the warmth of home-cooked meals delivered swiftly to their doorsteps, marking a shift from Zomato's earlier focus on instant meal deliveries.

Leading companies in the prepared meal delivery market are emphasizing new technologies, including enterprise technology, to boost operational efficiency, streamline logistics, enhance customer experience, and facilitate data-driven decision-making. Enterprise technology encompasses software and hardware systems that support and manage the operations of large organizations, aiding in tasks like data management, communication, and resource planning. For instance, in January 2022, Instacart, a retail company based in the US, introduced enterprise technology. This platform provides customizable digital storefronts for retailers, allowing them to create tailored online shopping experiences using Instacart's technology.

In September 2023, Wonder Group, a US-based meal delivery company, acquired Blue Apron for $103 million. This acquisition positions Blue Apron as a foundational element to enhance Wonder's online delivery service. The objective is to expedite strategic standing, generate immediate synergies, and importantly, improve customer satisfaction by broadening access and enhancing the overall delivery experience of Wonder's offerings. Blue Apron, known for providing meal kits with fresh ingredients, will play a crucial role in advancing Wonder Group's capabilities in the competitive meal delivery landscape.

Major companies operating in the prepared meal delivery market include HelloFresh SE, Home Chef, Marley Spoon Inc., Dinnerly, FreshDirect LLC, Hungryroot Inc., Misfits Market Inc., Green Chef Corporation, Sun Basket Inc., Blue Apron Holdings Inc., CookUnity Inc., Trifecta Nutrition Inc., Daily Harvest Inc., Freshly Inc., Snap Kitchen Holdings LLC, Purple Carrot Inc., Gobble Inc., Factor 75 LLC, Diet-To-Go Inc., Hungry Harvest Inc., Fresh n' Lean LLC, PlateJoy Inc., RealEats America Inc., Foodstirs Inc., 1 Potato, Splendid Spoon Inc., PeachDish LLC

North America was the largest region in the prepared meal delivery market in 2024. Asia-Pacific was the second largest market in prepared meal delivery market. The regions covered in the prepared meal delivery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the prepared meal delivery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The prepared meal delivery market includes revenues earned by entities by reducing food and packaging wastage while saving time and money. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on prepared meal delivery market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Supply: Cook And Eat; Heat And Eat
• 2) By Service: One; Several
• 3) By Platform: Online; Offline
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Cook And Eat: Fresh Ingredients Meal Kits; Recipe-Based Meal Kits
• 2) By Heat And Eat: Pre-Cooked Meals; Frozen Meals; Refrigerated Ready-To-Eat Meals
• Companies Mentioned: HelloFresh SE; Home Chef; Marley Spoon Inc.; Dinnerly; FreshDirect LLC; Hungryroot Inc.; Misfits Market Inc.; Green Chef Corporation; Sun Basket Inc.; Blue Apron Holdings Inc.; CookUnity Inc.; Trifecta Nutrition Inc.; Daily Harvest Inc.; Freshly Inc.; Snap Kitchen Holdings LLC; Purple Carrot Inc.; Gobble Inc.; Factor 75 LLC; Diet-To-Go Inc.; Hungry Harvest Inc.; Fresh n' Lean LLC; PlateJoy Inc.; RealEats America Inc.; Foodstirs Inc.; 1 Potato; Splendid Spoon Inc.; PeachDish LLC
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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