GITNUXREPORT 2025

Packaged Food Industry Statistics

Global packaged food market exceeds $2.9 trillion, driven by health and convenience trends.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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Packaged fruit snacks experienced a 9% sales increase in 2022, driven by health-conscious consumer trends

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The snack foods segment with a focus on health and wellness increased by 10% in 2022, indicating a trend toward functional snacking

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The snack segment in packaged foods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through 2027

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Organic packaged food sales in North America increased by 12% in 2022

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The global clean-label packaged food market is projected to reach $227 billion by 2027

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The demand for plant-based packaged foods is growing at a CAGR of 12%

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The demand for gluten-free packaged foods increased by 18% in 2022

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The European packaged foods market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% between 2023 and 2028

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The popularity of organic packaged beverages grew by 10% in 2022

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The demand for low-sugar packaged foods increased by 15% during 2022, as consumers seek healthier options

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The Asia-Pacific region is leading in innovation with new flavor profiles in packaged foods, especially in India and China

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The global demand for gluten-free packaged foods is projected to reach $18 billion by 2025

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The organic snack segment grew by 11% in 2022, reflecting increased consumer demand for healthier snack options

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The global snack foods market is expected to reach $641 billion by 2027, from $537 billion in 2020

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The demand for sustainable packaging in the packaged food industry increased by 25% in 2022, reflecting environmentally conscious consumer choices

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The plant-based dairy segment in packaged foods is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11% through 2028

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The gluten-free packaged food market accounts for approximately 2% of global packaged food sales, but is one of the fastest-growing segments

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The global plant-based meat market in packaged foods is expected to reach $15 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10%

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The organic beverage segment in packaged foods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2028, driven by health trends

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The global ready-to-eat meal segment in packaged foods is projected to reach $97 billion by 2027, from $78 billion in 2022

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The premium packaged food segment, including artisanal and gourmet products, grew by 8% in 2022, reflecting consumer preference for quality and uniqueness

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The global packaged food market was valued at approximately $2.9 trillion in 2021

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The US packaged food industry generated around $370 billion in revenue in 2022

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Approximately 60% of consumers prefer convenience foods, including packaged food products

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The global frozen packaged food market was valued at $237 billion in 2022

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Nearly 80% of global packaged food products are shelf-stable

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The rice-based packaged food segment constitutes approximately 25% of the Asian packaged food market

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The global breakfast cereals segment accounts for about $46 billion in retail sales

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Packaged baby foods constitute 12% of the global baby food market

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In 2022, the raw material cost for packaged foods increased by 8%, mainly due to inflation in raw grain and dairy prices

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The dairy segment accounts for roughly 30% of global packaged food sales

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The snack bar segment saw a 7% increase in sales in North America during 2022

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Private label packaged foods hold approximately 20% of market share globally

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The frozen pizza segment grew by 9% in 2022, reaching sales of $4.2 billion worldwide

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The online sales channel for packaged foods increased by 20% in 2022, driven by growing e-commerce adoption

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The canned foods segment represents about 15% of global packaged foods, mainly driven by North American and European markets

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The convenience store sales of packaged foods increased globally by 10% in 2022, indicating rising demand for ready-to-eat products

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The flavor en trend in packaged foods is shifting towards ethnic and regional flavors, growing by 20% year-over-year

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The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global packaged food consumption

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Convenience foods account for more than 50% of packaged food sales in urban areas of China

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People aged 25–34 are the largest consumers of packaged snacks globally, representing about 35% of the market

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The nutritional label literacy rate among North American consumers improved by 12% in 2022, reflecting increased awareness and demand for transparent labeling

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The fastest-growing international markets for packaged foods include India, China, and Brazil, each with double-digit growth rates

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The use of digital marketing and social media campaigns in the packaged food industry increased by 30% in 2022, helping brands reach younger consumers

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Key Highlights

  • The global packaged food market was valued at approximately $2.9 trillion in 2021
  • The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global packaged food consumption
  • The US packaged food industry generated around $370 billion in revenue in 2022
  • Approximately 60% of consumers prefer convenience foods, including packaged food products
  • The snack segment in packaged foods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through 2027
  • Organic packaged food sales in North America increased by 12% in 2022
  • The global clean-label packaged food market is projected to reach $227 billion by 2027
  • The demand for plant-based packaged foods is growing at a CAGR of 12%
  • The global frozen packaged food market was valued at $237 billion in 2022
  • Nearly 80% of global packaged food products are shelf-stable
  • The rice-based packaged food segment constitutes approximately 25% of the Asian packaged food market
  • The demand for gluten-free packaged foods increased by 18% in 2022
  • The European packaged foods market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% between 2023 and 2028

The global packaged food industry is booming, with a market valued at nearly $3 trillion in 2021, driven by rising consumer demand for convenience, health-conscious options, and innovative flavors across regions like Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe.

Health and Wellness Trends

  • Packaged fruit snacks experienced a 9% sales increase in 2022, driven by health-conscious consumer trends
  • The snack foods segment with a focus on health and wellness increased by 10% in 2022, indicating a trend toward functional snacking

Health and Wellness Trends Interpretation

Amid rising health-conscious chatter, packaged fruit snacks and wellness-focused snack foods are squeezing more sales out of consumers’ cravings, proving that smarter snacking is in the health-foods limelight.

Market Growth and Innovation

  • The snack segment in packaged foods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% through 2027
  • Organic packaged food sales in North America increased by 12% in 2022
  • The global clean-label packaged food market is projected to reach $227 billion by 2027
  • The demand for plant-based packaged foods is growing at a CAGR of 12%
  • The demand for gluten-free packaged foods increased by 18% in 2022
  • The European packaged foods market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% between 2023 and 2028
  • The popularity of organic packaged beverages grew by 10% in 2022
  • The demand for low-sugar packaged foods increased by 15% during 2022, as consumers seek healthier options
  • The Asia-Pacific region is leading in innovation with new flavor profiles in packaged foods, especially in India and China
  • The global demand for gluten-free packaged foods is projected to reach $18 billion by 2025
  • The organic snack segment grew by 11% in 2022, reflecting increased consumer demand for healthier snack options
  • The global snack foods market is expected to reach $641 billion by 2027, from $537 billion in 2020
  • The demand for sustainable packaging in the packaged food industry increased by 25% in 2022, reflecting environmentally conscious consumer choices
  • The plant-based dairy segment in packaged foods is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11% through 2028
  • The gluten-free packaged food market accounts for approximately 2% of global packaged food sales, but is one of the fastest-growing segments
  • The global plant-based meat market in packaged foods is expected to reach $15 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 10%
  • The organic beverage segment in packaged foods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2028, driven by health trends
  • The global ready-to-eat meal segment in packaged foods is projected to reach $97 billion by 2027, from $78 billion in 2022
  • The premium packaged food segment, including artisanal and gourmet products, grew by 8% in 2022, reflecting consumer preference for quality and uniqueness

Market Growth and Innovation Interpretation

As the packaged food industry accelerates toward $641 billion by 2027, the surge in organic, plant-based, gluten-free, and sustainable options underscores a consumer shift from convenience to conscientiousness, proving that in today's market, health and planet are becoming the new flavor profiles.

Market Segments and Product Types

  • The global packaged food market was valued at approximately $2.9 trillion in 2021
  • The US packaged food industry generated around $370 billion in revenue in 2022
  • Approximately 60% of consumers prefer convenience foods, including packaged food products
  • The global frozen packaged food market was valued at $237 billion in 2022
  • Nearly 80% of global packaged food products are shelf-stable
  • The rice-based packaged food segment constitutes approximately 25% of the Asian packaged food market
  • The global breakfast cereals segment accounts for about $46 billion in retail sales
  • Packaged baby foods constitute 12% of the global baby food market
  • In 2022, the raw material cost for packaged foods increased by 8%, mainly due to inflation in raw grain and dairy prices
  • The dairy segment accounts for roughly 30% of global packaged food sales
  • The snack bar segment saw a 7% increase in sales in North America during 2022
  • Private label packaged foods hold approximately 20% of market share globally
  • The frozen pizza segment grew by 9% in 2022, reaching sales of $4.2 billion worldwide
  • The online sales channel for packaged foods increased by 20% in 2022, driven by growing e-commerce adoption
  • The canned foods segment represents about 15% of global packaged foods, mainly driven by North American and European markets
  • The convenience store sales of packaged foods increased globally by 10% in 2022, indicating rising demand for ready-to-eat products
  • The flavor en trend in packaged foods is shifting towards ethnic and regional flavors, growing by 20% year-over-year

Market Segments and Product Types Interpretation

With a global packaged food market soaring to nearly $3 trillion and consumers craving convenience—from shelf-stable staples to ethnic flavors—the industry is ever-evolving yet undeniably fueled by the irresistible urge to eat quickly, if only to keep pace in a world where even raw material costs rise as swiftly as our appetite for innovation.

Regional and Demographic Insights

  • The Asia-Pacific region accounts for more than 40% of the global packaged food consumption
  • Convenience foods account for more than 50% of packaged food sales in urban areas of China
  • People aged 25–34 are the largest consumers of packaged snacks globally, representing about 35% of the market
  • The nutritional label literacy rate among North American consumers improved by 12% in 2022, reflecting increased awareness and demand for transparent labeling
  • The fastest-growing international markets for packaged foods include India, China, and Brazil, each with double-digit growth rates
  • The use of digital marketing and social media campaigns in the packaged food industry increased by 30% in 2022, helping brands reach younger consumers

Regional and Demographic Insights Interpretation

As the Asia-Pacific region leads the way with over 40% of global packaged food consumption and digital marketing surges by 30%, the industry must balance booming markets and youthful snackers with the rising demand for transparency, all while innovating to satisfy middle-aged palates.