The global IQF Meat and Poultry Market is estimated to reach USD 77.97 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period, 2022-2030. It was valued at USD 28.24 billion in 2022.

Increasing demand for the products with the enlarged shelf life, also the climbing demand for meat and poultry products, rising adoption of IQF meat and poultry products in food manufacture, hostels, restaurants, retail end users are the major factors restoring the growth of the global IQF Meat and Poultry market. Furthermore, the industries and producers involved in the Individual quick-freezing meat and poultry market are focused on launching improved technologies that are expected to create growth opportunities for the individual quick-freezing meat and poultry market during the forecast period.

What are IQF Meat and Poultry?

Individual quick freezing (IQF) is a method for keeping a wide variety of poultry, meat, fruits, vegetables, and seafood products fresh for longer shelf life while streamlining the supply chain and reducing the risk of product damage or loss. Individual fast freezing IQF is a method of freezing meat and poultry products at temperatures ranging from -30°C to -40°C, Individual quick freezing (IQF) technology is suitable for protective meat and poultry since it prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause staleness and bad odor. The nutritional value and consistency of Individual quick-freezing meat and poultry products are expected to be the same after freezing as they are fresh, which is a major factor driving the global growth of IQF meat and poultry products.

Growth Driver

The growing use of IQF Meat and Poultry products by end-users

Growing demand for food items with higher shelf life coupled with the growing demand for packaged meat and poultry is anticipated to support the growth of the Individual quick-freezing meat and poultry market during the forecast period. The rising availability of non-seasonal food products affects the individual fast freezing market. The end-users growing demand for frozen poultry and meat products is expected to support the growth of Individual quick freezing (IQF) meat and poultry through supermarket/hypermarkets and other outlets. Increased demands for prepared food are ultimately driving the IQF meat and poultry market.

Opportunities

Increasing per capita income of the populations

IQF Meat and Poultry are free from preservatives that boost their demand around the globe. Increasing packaged and shifting lifestyles are factors driving the packed food industry, boosting the growth of the individual fast freezing market and rising purchasing power parity. Consumers are willing to pay for individual fast freezing products. Growing in the logistic sector across emerging counties coupled with the increasing per capita income of the populations is projected to serve major growth opportunities. The government’s strict rules and regulations for falling the use of artificial ingredients in nutrition are expected to serve lucrative opportunities for the market.

Restraints

Lack of adequate infrastructures and Environmental concerns

Lack of adequate infrastructures, such as warehouses, electricity, and poor roads in developing countries, is a major challenge for IQF meat and poultry market growth. The high energy and transportation costs associated with frozen nutrition technology are expected to hinder the growth of the IQF meat and poultry market as they require special conditions such as equipment, etc. Additionally, a shortage of retail cold chain stores in developing countries is expected to limit the market’s growth further. Environmental concerns about greenhouse gas emissions are restraining global IQF market growth.

Pre-Covid-19 impact on the global IQF Meat and Poultry market

In the pre-covid era, the individual quick-freezing meat and poultry market grew due to the rising consumer preference for longer shelf-life. Technological inventions in packaging will also fuel the expansion of the IQF meat and poultry market. Increasing demand from food producers to preserve food products for an extended period of your time. Growing consumer demand for ready-to-eat meals across the globe is propelling the individual quick freezing (IQF) industry, and the increasing availability of food product commodities was a strong influence on the individual quick freezing (IQF) business.

Covid-19 impact on the global IQF Meat and Poultry market

The coronavirus will affect the global availability of Individual quick-freezing products, and the COVID-19 epidemic has been unprecedented in variations in the global sales of food products due to consumer purchase patterns. Growing wholesale purchasing and storing trends have led to certain foods being in very limited supply, which has led to price fluctuations in the global IQF product market. This scenario is expected to hamper the growth rate of the market. Moreover, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market for End-User of IQF Meat and Poultry has been most affected. The demand for IQF Meat and Poultry product is expected to drop significantly due to the pandemic.

Post Covid-19 impact on the global IQF Meat and Poultry market

The food business is set to practice a few changes in post-pandemic due to the increased consciousness of consumers in choosing food. This inclination towards sustainable, plant-based food, regenerative and demand for foods and beverages with immunity-enhancing ingredients drives the demand for these products and their constituents. The self-service trend has taken a big hit in the Corona era and is expected to continue during the forecast period. Given the rapidly changing market environment, companies are changing their minds beyond traditional markets. In addition to focusing on expanding applications and introducing new product portfolios, most food and beverage companies plan to target domestic and international markets. A rapid economic recovery in developing countries leading to increased disposable income will support the IQF meat and poultry market demand during the forecast period.

Product Type Segmental Analysis

Based on the Product Type, the global IQF Meat and Poultry market is segmented into IQF Meat Product, IQF Poultry Product, and Other. The IQF Meat and Poultry market segment captured the largest market share in 2021 and is likely to grow critically during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The segmental growth is due to the Increasing occurrences of diabetes and new product launches. IQF meat products are further sub-segment as cooked meat, raw/minced meat/marinated meat others (beef, lamb and horse meat) IQF poultry products are further sub-segment as chicken breast, steaks, chicken fillets, duck breast. Among meat products, marinated meats need more care while freezing due stickiness of the product.

Distribution Channel Segmental Analysis

Based on the Distribution Channel, the global IQF Meat and Poultry market is categorized into Convenience stores, Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, E-Commerce Platforms, and Others. The Hypermarkets/Supermarkets segment holds the largest market share in 2021 and is likely to grow significantly during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The segment’s growth is attributed to the wide variety of products available. The convenience of real-time product comparison for customers is the key reason for hypermarkets/supermarkets’ popularity in the IQF meat and poultry market.

End-User Segmental Analysis

Based on the End-User, the global IQF Meat and Poultry market is segregated into Food Manufactures, Hostel, Restaurant, Retail, Others. The Retail segment captured the largest market share in 2021 and is likely to generate maximum profit during the forecast period, 2022-2030. The growth of the retail segment is attributed to the increasing infrastructure in several developing nations and the easy availability of storage space and affordable prices. Demand for IQF meat and poultry is projected to rise globally in the retail segment.

Region Segmental Analysis

The global individual quick-freezing Meat and Poultry market is characterized by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. North America has the largest market in 2021 and is estimated to grow significantly during the forecast period, 2022-2030. This growth is concerned with the growing use of IQF technology to preserve packaged foods and the region’s high consumption of packaged foods, including frozen food products. The U.S. is likely to contribute the highest revenue in the IQF meat and poultry market, followed by Canada.

Competitor Analysis

Companies include ALM Group LLC, Brecon Foods Inc, Findus Group, Forrester (Sales) Ltd, Inventure Food, Kuhne-Heitz, La Senda Frozen Food, Pinnacle Foods, The Linde Group, Uren Food Group Ltd., Waltloo Meat & Chicken, Others Prominent Players in the global IQF Meat and Poultry market.

Key Stakeholders

• Market research and consulting firms
• Industry associations
• Global IQF meat and poultry manufacturing firm
• global IQF meat and poultry providers
• Local Governments
• Regulatory bodies
• Suppliers
• Retailers

Scope of the Report

Market Modelling

By Product Type

• IQF Meat Product
• IQF Poultry Product
• Other

By Distribution Channel

• Convenience Store
• Hypermarket & Supermarket
• E-Commerce Platform
• Others

By End-User

• Food Manufactures
• Hostel
• Restaurant
• Retail
• Others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

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Report Content

1.     Research Strategic Development

1.1. Market Modelling

1.2. Product Analysis

1.3. Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis

1.4. Market Segmental Analysis

1.5. Geographical Mapping

1.6. Country Wise Segregation

2.     Research Methodology

2.1. Identification of Target Market

2.2. Data Acquisition

2.3. Refining of Data/ Data Transformations

2.4. Data Validation through Primary Techniques

2.5. Exploratory Data Analysis

2.6. Graphical Techniques/Analysis

2.7. Quantitative Techniques/Analysis

2.8. Visual Result/Presentation

3.     Executive Summary
4.     Market Insights

4.1. Supply Chain Analysis

4.2. Economic Factor Analysis

4.2.1. Drivers

4.2.2. Trends

4.2.3. Opportunities

4.2.4. Challenges

4.3. Technological Landscape

4.4. Competitors & Product Analysis

4.5. Regulatory Framework

4.6. Company market share analysis, 2022

4.7. Porter’s Five forces analysis

4.8. Price point analysis

4.9. New Investment Analysis

4.10.            PESTEL Analysis

4.11.            Impact of Covid-19

5.     Global IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

5.1. Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

5.1.1. Demand

5.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)

5.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

5.2.1.     By Product Type

5.2.1.1.            IQF Meat Product

5.2.1.2.            IQF Poultry Product

5.2.1.3.            Other

5.2.2.     By Distribution Channel

5.2.2.1.            Convenience Store

5.2.2.2.            Hypermarket & Supermarket

5.2.2.3.            E-Commerce Platform

5.2.2.4.            Others

5.2.3.     By End-User

5.2.3.1.            Food Manufactures

5.2.3.2.            Hostel

5.2.3.3.            Restaurant

5.2.3.4.            Retail

5.2.3.5.            Others

5.2.4.     By Region

5.2.4.1.            North America

5.2.4.2.            Europe

5.2.4.3.            Asia-Pacific

5.2.4.4.            South America

5.2.4.5.            The Middle East & Africa

6.     North America IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

6.1. North America IQF Meat and Poultry Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

6.1.1. Demand

6.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)

6.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

6.2.1. By Product Type

6.2.1.1.            IQF Meat Product

6.2.1.2.            IQF Poultry Product

6.2.1.3.            Other

6.2.2. By Distribution Channel

6.2.2.1.            Convenience Store

6.2.2.2.            Hypermarket & Supermarket

6.2.2.3.            E-Commerce Platform

6.2.2.4.            Others

6.2.3. By End-User

6.2.3.1.            Food Manufactures

6.2.3.2.            Hostel

6.2.3.3.            Restaurant

6.2.3.4.            Retail

6.2.3.5.            Others

6.2.4. By Country

6.2.4.1.            US

6.2.4.2.            Canada

6.2.4.3.            Mexico

6.2.5. Company Market Share (Top 3-5)

6.2.6. Economic Impact Study on North America IQF Meat and Poultry Market

7.     Europe IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

7.1. Europe IQF Meat and Poultry Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

7.1.1. Demand

7.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)

7.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

7.2.1. By Product Type

7.2.1.1.            IQF Meat Product

7.2.1.2.            IQF Poultry Product

7.2.1.3.            Other

7.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.2.2.1.            Convenience Store

7.2.2.2.            Hypermarket & Supermarket

7.2.2.3.            E-Commerce Platform

7.2.2.4.            Others

7.2.3. By End-User

7.2.3.1.            Food Manufactures

7.2.3.2.            Hostel

7.2.3.3.            Restaurant

7.2.3.4.            Retail

7.2.3.5.            Others

7.2.4. By Country

7.2.4.1.            Germany

7.2.4.2.            UK

7.2.4.3.            France

7.2.4.4.            Italy

7.2.4.5.            Rest of Europe

7.2.5.      Company Market Share (Top 3-5)

7.2.6.      Economic Impact Study on Europe IQF Meat and Poultry Market

8.     Asia-Pacific IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

8.1. Asia-Pacific IQF Meat and Poultry Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

8.1.1. Demand

8.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)

8.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

8.2.1. By Product Type

8.2.1.1.            IQF Meat Product

8.2.1.2.            IQF Poultry Product

8.2.1.3.            Other

8.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.2.2.1.            Convenience Store

8.2.2.2.            Hypermarket & Supermarket

8.2.2.3.            E-Commerce Platform

8.2.2.4.            Others

8.2.3. By End-User

8.2.3.1.            Food Manufactures

8.2.3.2.            Hostel

8.2.3.3.            Restaurant

8.2.3.4.            Retail

8.2.3.5.            Others

8.2.4. By Country

8.2.4.1.            India

8.2.4.2.            Japan

8.2.4.3.            Australia

8.2.4.4.            Rest of Asia Pacific

8.2.5.      Company Market Share (Top 3-5)

8.2.6.      Economic Impact Study on Asia Pacific IQF Meat and Poultry Market

9.     South America IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

9.1. South America IQF Meat and Poultry Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

9.1.1. Demand

9.1.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)

9.2. Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

9.2.1. By Product Type

9.2.1.1.            IQF Meat Product

9.2.1.2.            IQF Poultry Product

9.2.1.3.            Other

9.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9.2.2.1.            Convenience Store

9.2.2.2.            Hypermarket & Supermarket

9.2.2.3.            E-Commerce Platform

9.2.2.4.            Others

9.2.3. By End-User

9.2.3.1.            Food Manufactures

9.2.3.2.            Hostel

9.2.3.3.            Restaurant

9.2.3.4.            Retail

9.2.3.5.            Others

9.2.4. By Country

9.2.4.1.            Brazil

9.2.4.2.            Argentina

9.2.4.3.            Rest of South America

9.2.5.      Company Market Share (Top 3-5)

9.2.6.      Economic Impact Study on South America IQF Meat and Poultry Market

10. The Middle East & Africa IQF Meat and Poultry Market Overview

10.1.            The Middle East & Africa IQF Meat and Poultry Market Size & Forecast,2017-2030

10.1.1.                        Demand

10.1.1.1.        By Value (USD Billion)

10.2.            Market Share & Forecast, 2017-2030

10.2.1.                        By Product Type

10.2.1.1.        IQF Meat Product

10.2.1.2.        IQF Poultry Product

10.2.1.3.        Other

10.2.2.                        By Distribution Channel

10.2.2.1.        Convenience Store

10.2.2.2.        Hypermarket & Supermarket

10.2.2.3.        E-Commerce Platform

10.2.2.4.        Others

10.2.3.                        By End-User

10.2.3.1.        Food Manufactures

10.2.3.2.        Hostel

10.2.3.3.        Restaurant

10.2.3.4.        Retail

10.2.3.5.        Others

10.2.4.                        By Country

10.2.4.1.  Saudi Arabia

10.2.4.2.  UAE

10.2.4.3.  South Africa

10.2.4.4.  Rest of the Middle East & Africa

10.2.5.                    Company Market Share (Top 3-5)

10.2.6.                    Economic Impact Study on Middle East & Africa IQF Meat and Poultry Market

11. Competitor Analysis

11.1.   Company Description

11.2.   Financial Analysis

11.3.   Key Products

11.4.   Key Management Personnel

11.5.   Contact Address

11.6.   SWOT Analysis

11.7.   Company Profile

11.7.1. ALM Group LLC

11.7.2. Brecon Foods Inc

11.7.3. Findus Group

11.7.4. Forrester (Sales) Ltd

11.7.5. Inventure Food

11.7.6. Kuhne-Heitz

11.7.7. La Senda Frozen Food

11.7.8. Pinnacle Foods

11.7.9. The Linde Group

11.7.10.                        Uren Food Group Ltd.

11.7.11.                        Waltloo Meat & Chicken

11.7.12.                        Other Prominent Players