Global Popcorn Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The popcorn industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 10,352.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 7.8% is expected of the worldwide popcorn industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$6,120.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$10,352.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
7.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global popcorn market highlights

  • The global popcorn market generated a revenue of USD 5,222,355.5 million in 2021 and is expected to reach USD 13,536,222.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2022 - 2030) of 11.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, rte popcorn accounted for a revenue of USD 3,871,666.3 million in 2021.
  • Microwave Popcorn is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2021.
  • Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2022 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2021USD 5,222,355.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 13,536,222.4 million
Growth rate11.2% (CAGR from 2021 to 2030)
Largest segmentRte popcorn
Fastest growing segmentMicrowave Popcorn
Historical data covered2017 - 2020
Base year for estimation2021
Forecast period covered2022 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationMicrowave Popcorn, RTE Popcorn

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 24.6% of the global popcorn market in 2021.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, South Africa is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 600,867.6 million by 2030.

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Global popcorn market outlook

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Rte popcorn was the largest segment with a revenue share of 74.14% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global popcorn market based on microwave popcorn, rte popcorn covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Popcorn Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Ready-to-Eat Popcorn
    • Microwave Popcorn
  • Global Popcorn Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • B2B
    • B2C
      • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
      • Convenience Stores
      • Online
      • Others

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Global popcorn market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Top 10 countries: Popcorn market size, 2023 (US$M)

Global popcorn market share, by type, 2023 & 2030 (%, US$M)

Popcorn market: Opportunity assessment by country

Global popcorn market, by region, 2023 (US$M)

Global popcorn market size, by regions, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Type 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 CAGR
North America 2,266.2 2,358.0 2,418.8 2,707.6 2,814.3 2,973.9 3,153.1 3,354.6 3,581.1 3,836.0 4,123.0 4,446.5 4,811.6 7.1%
Europe 746.9 781.6 806.3 907.8 949.0 1,008.6 1,075.5 1,150.7 1,235.5 1,331.1 1,438.9 1,560.7 1,698.5 7.7%
Asia Pacific 665.0 708.1 743.4 851.6 905.8 979.6 1,062.9 1,157.3 1,264.3 1,386.0 1,524.6 1,682.6 1,863.4 9.6%
Latin America 650.6 682.1 704.9 795.0 832.6 886.4 946.9 1,015.0 1,091.7 1,178.2 1,275.9 1,386.3 1,511.4 7.9%
MEA 189.4 201.2 210.5 239.9 253.4 271.7 291.9 314.2 338.9 366.2 396.4 430.0 467.3 8.1%
Overall 4,518.1 4,731.0 4,883.8 5,501.8 5,755.1 6,120.2 6,530.3 6,991.8 7,511.5 8,097.4 8,758.7 9,506.1 10,352.1 7.8%

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