Frozen Food market in Japan was valued at USD 6.52 billion in 2018 and will grow at the CAGR of 2.4% within the forecasted time period of 2019-2024 because of the increasing number of single-person household and rising need for ready meals in a busy lifestyle.
Definition / Scope
Frozen foods are the food products preserved by rapid freezing process and kept frozen until they are packed in cartons, wrappers, cans or trays. In today’s busy lifestyle, its consumption is gaining popularity as they are very easy to prepare and serve. In the context of Japan, top six best-frozen foods are Tsukemen, authentic fried rice, spaghetti, grilled onigiri rice balls, chicken, and gyoza. Frozen food market can be categorized into the following types on the basis of the type of food products:
- Frozen Readymade meals
- Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
- Frozen Meat
- Frozen Fish and Seafood
- Frozen Bakery Products