China Frozen Food Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The frozen food market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 111,564.5 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.9% is expected of China frozen food market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$70,063.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$111,564.5
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.9%
Report Coverage
China

China frozen food market highlights

  • The China frozen food market generated a revenue of USD 70,063.8 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 111,564.5 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, frozen desserts was the largest revenue generating product in 2023.
  • Fruits & Vegetables is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Frozen food market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 70,063.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 111,564.5 million
Growth rate6.9% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFrozen desserts
Fastest growing segmentFruits & Vegetables
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFruits & Vegetables, Potatoes, Ready Meals, Meat, Fish/Seafood, Frozen Desserts, Bakery Products
Key market players worldwideNestle SA, Unilever PLC ADR, General Mills Inc, Nomad Foods Ltd, Tyson Foods Inc Class A, Conagra Brands Inc, Wawona Frozen Foods, Bellisio Foods, Kellogg's, Kraft Foods Group


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 14.7% of the global frozen food market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China frozen food market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • India is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 19,170.3 million by 2030.

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China frozen food market outlook

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Frozen desserts was the largest segment with a revenue share of 22.85% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China frozen food market based on fruits & vegetables, potatoes, ready meals, meat, fish/seafood, frozen desserts, bakery products covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


The demand for prepared foods, also known as yùzhì cài in China, has traditionally been limited to corporate cafeterias, schools, and other commercial and institutional consumers. However, in recent years, there has been a significant increase in the demand for these foods among general consumers.

Popular options include pre-cooked retort foods and frozen dishes like fried rice, beef bowls, and dumplings. Moreover, the Chinese government has recognized the potential of this market and has included it in its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) for cold-chain logistics development.

The cold-chain logistics system ensures the safe and efficient transportation of perishable goods, including prepared foods, from the point of origin to the point of consumption. The Chinese frozen food market is currently dominated by four top leading companies, namely Sinian, Sanquan Food Co Ltd, Apex Frozen Foods, and Longfeng.

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