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April 2025
The canned food market is projected to reach USD 181.66 billion by 2034, growing from USD 127.63 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. The growing demand for clean label products with fewer artificial preservatives, which have fuelled the expansion of global canned products.
Canned food is a process in which food is preserved through a procedure called “canning,” which involves food heating in hermetically sealed containers in order to destroy microorganisms and enzymes in order to extend its shelf life. In the canning process, food is first placed in a jar, then the jars are sealed tightly to prevent air and microorganisms from entering them, and lastly, these sealed containers are heated at a specific temperature to destroy bacteria and enzymes, which can lead to spoilage because this procedure ensures that food remains fresh, safe, and edible for a longer period.
The major market driver for canned food is increased demand for long-shelf-life and eco-friendly food options due to technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and changing consumer preferences, which are contributing factors. Apart from this, there is the movement of shift towards clean labels, which is driving consumers towards clean labels and wholesome products too, as they want to be aware of where they are consuming food.
The growing health consciousness among consumers, which is raising interest in canned food that is rich in nutrients, and several manufacturers are focusing on canned food without adding preservatives, sugars, and sodium too. Also, there are diverse food ranges available in canned food, such as canned food, soups, fruits, and seafood is driving the growth of the market.
The rising adoption of the recyclable and sustainable packaging solution and the food processing industry has significant opportunities for the food can market. The growing demand for packaged and ready-to-eat food increases the need for food cans. Consumers are preferring food products that have a longer shelf life while at the same time maintaining their nutritional value.
Edible and biodegradable packaging, which is made from plant-based fibers, seaweed, or food starch, has emerged as a trend, and eco-friendly packaging like reusable packaging is driving the trend. There are also some industry and sector opportunities for canned food, such as Advanced sealing techniques should be utilized in airtight cans, as sealing plays an important role in the growth of the market.
The excessive use of canned food hampers the health of the consumer due to its preservative content and other additional chemical that used for preserving and extending the lifecycle of the product. It may severally affect the digestion and immune system of the consumer, the regular consumption of canned food can have a high amount of sugar and trans-fat, which may cause obesity, high cholesterol level increase, and even diabetes. Thus, the growing awareness about health in the people limits the growth of the market.
Europe Dominated the Canned Food Market in 2024.
As the European market will serve predicting opportunities for exporters for developing countries as it focuses on product quality, sustainability, and traceability, which presents unique limitations but also opens doors for exporters that can meet its standards and consumer preferences too. Also, technology has a great impact on food and beverage innovation as CRISPR gene editing is utilized to improve the cultivation of fruits and vegetables and reduce waste, and artificial intelligence has the capability to complete this task effortlessly. The integration of technology and traditional usage of canned food in the daily diets are accelerating the expansion of the market in the region.
Asia Pacific Expects the Fastest Growth in the Market During the Forecast Period.
The growth of the market is attributed due to many factors such as growing urbanization, change in dietary habits, and increasing preference for convenient, ready-to-eat, and long-lasting food products. China is the largest consumer of canned food, with India, Japan, and South Korea as they are making significant growth in the canned food market, and the consumers in the
APAC region are becoming more health conscious and are demanding more healthier food options. Also, the online retail industry in the Asia Pacific region is exponentially growing to access food easily which also one of the leading factors that contributing in the growth of the market.
The Canned Fruits and Vegetables Segment Dominated the Canned Food Market in 2024.
Canned fruits and vegetables are made using fruits and vegetables being preserved and processed in airtight containers, which typically have cans that are heated and sterilized too. They are gaining attention in the food industry due to their ease of convenience in a busy lifestyle and have great mobility and advancement in numerous aspects such as travel, camping, the workplace, lunches, and even emergency preparedness too. While the canned fish and seafood segment expects a significant growth in the market during the forecast period.
The growth of the segment is attributed to the rise in the canned food sector as they are heavily utilized by foodservice operators, canned fish is very attractive as it's shelf-stable, economical, and can be creatively used when fresh fish is not available; then canned fish or seafood comes into the spotlight. There are various types of canned fish available in the market, such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, herring, tuna, salmon, clams, mussels, oysters, and crab too.
The Conventional Canned Food Segment Dominated the Canned Food Market in 2024.
The canning process, which is widely used in food preservation, which expands the life of products with the help of sealing and processing them in an airtight container without compromising on nutritional value. Whereas the organic canned vegetables segment expects significant growth in the market during the forecast period. The organic canned foods are grown without having synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, harvested at peak ripeness, and stored in cans without adding preservatives in order to maintain the integrity.
The Retail Distribution Channel Segment Dominated the Canned Food Market in 2024.
The increasing preference of the daily need products or packaged products from the retail distribution channels due to the convenience and several offers provided by the large retail distributors. The greater availability of different brands products under one roof is accelerating the growth of the segment. Whereas the online channel segment expects the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period.
The overall food industry has boomed in the online grocery and shopping sales in terms of the ready-to-eat canned meal category. Due to the online shopping option, consumers can easily purchase canned food products with just a few clicks who are looking for convenient meal options. Also, several companies have introduced healthier canned meal options for those who are looking for nutritional choices, so they have options like low-sodium, organic, and gluten-free varieties, which cater to dietary preferences.
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