The global pates market size is anticipated to reach a value of USD 2.44 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Changes in food preference, consumption of processed food, and adoption of western cuisines are the prime factors driving the market. Advancements in techniques to increase the shelf life of processed food and still provide the best quality, especially for meat products, are accelerating the growth of the global market.
The pate, which originally contained liver of chicken and other poultry, is now manufactured using beef, pork, and fish. Moreover, some manufacturers have introduced vegetarian pate, which is generally made up of cheese. For instance, The Tapas Lunch Co. provides a variety of pates such as Spicy Iberian, Black Pudding, Manchego Cheese, and Iberican.
Europe was the largest regional pate market, accounting for a share of more than 45.0% in 2018 owing to high consumption in this region. In Europe, meat spreads are most commonly consumed with baguette and crispy toasts. It is also used in main dishes such as Beef Wellington, wherein mushroom pate is spread on fillet steaks and enclosed in a pastry. Balltone is another popular dish in which pate is used as a filling to the chicken breast. This food product is most popularly consumed in the form of a spread, however as a result of innovation, it is also consumed as a loaf or in slices.
The chicken pate held the largest share of 35.4% in 2018 owing its low cost and high source of proteins. Meat spread was originally made using chicken and duck meat, therefore these categories have a larger market share and are popular. However, this food product has evolved as a flavorful and economic way to use different meats by the companies.
The market is dominated by key players including Patchwork Traditional Rods, Pyman Pates, Lovefood, Braehead Foods Ltd., Kinsale Bay Foods, Danhull Prepared Foods, Tesco, and Waitrose & Partners. Competitive strategies include product development and innovation in preservatives to maintain the quality of meat and increase shelf life.
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Based on product, the chicken segment secured the largest share of the global pates market with 35.2% in 2023, and is projected to grow steadily during the forecast period.
The duck segment is emerging as the fastest-growing segment in the global pates market during the forecast period owing to the rising production of duck meat worldwide.
Supermarkets & hypermarkets have led the market with a dominant share of 57.9% in 2023 owing to urbanization, coupled with growing disposable incomes, which drove major demand for diverse food products, including pates.
The online distribution channel is emerging as the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.
Europe's pates market represented over 48.4% of the global share in 2023.
Grand View Research has segmented the global pates market on the basis of product type and region:
Pates Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Chicken
Fish
Duck
Others
Pates Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Supermarkets & hypermarkets
Specialty stores
Online
Others
Pates Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Austria
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Australia
Latin America
Brazil
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players of Pates Market
Murray’s Cheese
Alexian Pate
Rougie USA
Terroirs d’Antan, USA
MyPanier, Inc.
Henaff;
Army Brand
Pate France
Despaña Brand Foods
Prodo Group
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