PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997591
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997591
Canned meat, a convenient and readily available source of nutrition, consists of fresh and ready-to-eat meat preserved through cold storage. Packed with proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, fibers, and essential nutrients, canned meat offers a balanced diet. Its popularity stems from the longer shelf life and ease of preservation it provides.
The primary categories of canned meat include seafood meats, poultry meats, red meats, and other variations. Poultry meats encompass canned options derived from chicken, goose, duck, turkey, game birds, and rabbit, employing freezing methods to preserve the meat at specific temperatures. Distributed through supermarkets, hypermarkets, specialty stores, online platforms, and various distribution channels, canned meat serves diverse applications, catering to private, commercial, and industrial use.
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.
Tariffs are impacting the canned meat market by increasing costs of imported meat raw materials, metal cans, packaging coatings, and processing equipment. North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on cross-border meat trade and packaging inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented canned meat production. These tariffs are increasing product prices and affecting profit margins. However, they are also encouraging local meat processing, regional sourcing strategies, and investments in domestic canning infrastructure.
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The canned meat market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.09 billion in 2025 to $19.36 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in urban lifestyles and convenience food demand, expansion of food preservation technologies, increased military and emergency food usage, rising global meat consumption, development of cold-chain alternatives.
The canned meat market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.04 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for high-protein convenience foods, rising focus on sustainable meat sourcing, expansion of online meat retailing, growing innovation in canning technologies, increasing emphasis on food safety regulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for long-shelf-life protein products, rising consumption of ready-to-eat meat, growing focus on nutrient-retaining preservation methods, expansion of premium canned meat offerings, enhanced emphasis on packaging safety and traceability.
The increasing demand for ready-to-eat food products is expected to drive the growth of the canned meat market in the coming years. Ready-to-eat food refers to food that does not require cooking or reheating before consumption. Canned meat comprises ready-to-eat meat products that offer convenience and extended shelf life. For example, in August 2023, according to a survey conducted by Itochu Corporation, a Japan-based trading company, around 45% of the 9,461 respondents reported consuming bento boxes, also known as ready-to-eat (RTE) lunch boxes, available at convenience stores. More than 10% of these consumers indicated that they purchase such products more than once a week. Therefore, the rising demand for ready-to-eat food products is contributing to the growth of the canned meat market.
Key companies operating in the canned meat market are concentrating on developing innovative offerings, such as plant-based canned meat products, to address the growing demand for sustainable, health-focused, and convenient ready-to-eat protein options. Plant-based canned meat refers to food products made entirely from plant-derived ingredients that are formulated to mimic the taste, texture, and convenience of traditional canned meats, without animal-derived components, cholesterol, or high levels of saturated fat. For instance, in August 2023, Dongwon F&B, a South Korea-based food manufacturer, introduced "My Plant Original," a fully plant-based canned ham-style product. This product is made from textured vegetable protein, wheat, soy protein, vegetable juice, and Eucheuma seaweed, delivering a savory flavor with more than 40% fewer calories than conventional canned ham. It is shelf-stable at room temperature, providing the same convenience and long shelf life as traditional canned meat, while also appealing to vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian consumers.
In August 2024, Conagra Brands, Inc., a US-based food company, acquired Sweetwood Smoke & Co. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition seeks to enhance Conagra's portfolio in the snacking category, specifically focusing on meat snacks. The strategic move aims to leverage Sweetwood's expertise in smoked meats and bolster Conagra's position in the expanding market for protein-rich snacks. Sweetwood Smoke & Co. is a US-based wholesale food and beverage company.
Major companies operating in the canned meat market are Xiamen Gulong Canned Food Co. Ltd., Tyson Foods Inc., Wild Planet Foods Inc., JBS S.A., Crown Prince Inc., Bar Harbor Foods Inc., Zishan Group Co. Ltd., Libby's Brand Holding Inc., Dalian Lixiang Food Co. Ltd., Hormel Foods Corporation, American Tuna Inc., Bumble Bee Seafoods LLC, Maruha Nichiro Corporation, Vion Food Group NV, Conagra Brands Inc., Thai Union Group, Trident Seafoods Corporation, Bolton Group Ltd., Princes Group Ltd., Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., Keystone Foods LLC, Pinnacle Foods Inc., BRF S.A.
North America was the largest region in the canned meat market in 2025. Asia-pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the canned meat market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the canned meat market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The canned meat market consists of sales of whole muscles, meat stews, luncheon meat, sausages, sauces with meat pieces, and paste products. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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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