The ready meals market is expected to maintain its upward trend in 2025, with an estimated growth of around 4% and a turnover exceeding €4.3 billion.
This category has shown steady expansion in recent years, establishing itself as one of the most dynamic segments within the food sector. In 2024, sales already surpassed €4.17 billion, driven by growing consumer demand for convenient food solutions aligned with modern lifestyles.
Chilled ready meals continue to account for the largest share of the market, followed by frozen products and ambient options. Demographic changes, time constraints and an increasingly diverse and higher-quality product offering are among the key factors supporting the positive outlook for this segment.
