Global Canned Preserved Food Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Canned Soups and Broths, Canned Meat and Seafood, Canned Legumes and Canned Ready Meals), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers, Specialty Stores and Wholesale Distributors), By End User (Household, Food Service Industry, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Canned Preserved Food Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Canned Preserved Food Market Size Was Estimated at USD 99.49 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.47% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Canned Preserved Food Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 160.95 Billion by 2035
• Asia Pacific is Expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

The Global Canned Preserved Food Market Size was worth around USD 99.49 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 160.95 Billion by 2035 with a CAGR of 4.47% from 2025 and 2035. The canned preserved food market is fuelled by the increasing need for convenient ready-to-use food, increased shelf-life minimizing losses to reduce food waste, increasing disposable incomes, particularly in developing markets, and technological advancements in packaging that improve safety and sustainability.

Market Overview

The canned preserved food market involves the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of food items packed in cans to increase their shelf life. They comprise vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, soups, and ready meals, preserved by procedures such as heat treatment to avoid spoilage, providing convenient, long-lasting, and ready-to-use food items for global consumers. The major objective of the canning food industry is to offer consumers affordable, long-shelf-life, and healthy food products that can be stored without refrigeration, accessible to households, food service establishments, and emergency supplies. Canning retains the nutritional value and flavor of food and makes it available throughout the year, independent of season. The can is airtight and tamper-proof, providing safety and hygiene in food. Furthermore, canned foods save time and effort, as they require minimal preparation, which is suitable for hectic contemporary lifestyles. Also, advancements in canning and packaging technologies, including BPA-free cans and eco-friendly materials, have enhanced product safety and sustainability, further driving the market. In total, the canned preserved food industry provides an efficient and crucial solution to contemporary food consumption needs, integrating convenience, safety, and sustainability.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the canned preserved food market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the canned preserved food market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the canned preserved food market.

Driving Factors

Urban living and busy lifestyles increase the demand for convenient foods. Canned preserved foods require little preparation, have a long shelf life, and are perfect for speedy meals. This convenience appeals to working professionals, students, and families, significantly boosting market growth as consumers seek easy, ready-to-eat solutions. Canned foods also have a longer shelf life, sometimes remaining edible for months or years without deteriorating. This minimizes food waste both at home and at the commercial level, and canned food is thus a cost-effective and convenient option. Keeping food in a safe condition for longer periods encourages consumer confidence and supports consistent demand.

Restraining Factors

Several consumers are concerned about preservatives, excessive sodium, and additives in canned products. Increased concern regarding the adverse effects of processed food on health, including high levels of salt contributing to blood pressure, constrains demand. This health-related transition is a constraint on market growth as consumers prefer fresher or organic produce. Additionally, enhanced consumer desire for fresh and frozen versions, viewed as healthier and nature-friendly, is an impediment. Fresh fruits and vegetables are usually preferred for their flavor and nutritional content, diminishing dependence on canned preserved produce, particularly among younger and urban consumers interested in clean eating trends.

Market Segmentation

The canned preserved food market share is classified into product type, distribution channel, and end user.

• The canned vegetables segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product type, the canned preserved food market is divided into canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned soups and broths, canned meat and seafood, canned legumes, and canned ready meals. Among these, The canned vegetables segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to canned vegetables being a staple in most recipes globally. Due to their convenience in soups, stews, and side dishes, they become a pantry favorite. The buyers trust canned vegetables for round-the-year accessibility of healthy ingredients, and this boosts steady demand and huge market share.

• The supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the distribution channel, the canned preserved food market is divided into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retailers, specialty stores, and wholesale distributors. Among these, the supermarkets and hypermarkets segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to supermarkets and hypermarkets carrying a wide variety of canned preserved foods, providing customers with multiple brands, kinds, and quantities. With this diversity, more customers seek to buy in one location, enhancing sales and market share for this sales channel.

• The household segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the end user, the canned preserved food market is divided into household, food service industry, and others. Among these, the household segment accounted for a significant share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. The segmental growth is due to households prefer canned foods because they are easy to use and do not easily spoil. With hectic lifestyles, people need quick meal solutions, and canned preserved foods contain ready-to-use ingredients that eliminate the need to spend precious time cooking and preparing meals.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Canned Preserved Food Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the canned preserved food market over the predicted timeframe.

North America is anticipated to hold the largest share of the canned preserved food market over the predicted timeframe. North American consumers, particularly in Canada and the U.S., have traditionally preferred easily prepared, ready-to-consume foodstuffs in response to hectic lifestyles. Canned foods are a convenient, shelf-stable alternative with little prep work required, which satisfies consumer trends. Such convenience demand has fueled a high-volume, long-term market for canned food, sustained by extensive product variety, established brands, and universal availability in urban and rural markets, which enables the region to control global market share.

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the canned preserved food market during the forecast period. Asia Pacific's urbanization at a fast pace is changing lifestyles, particularly in nations such as China, India, and Southeast Asia. City residents have more hectic lifestyles and look for convenient meals, which increases demand for canned foods. With diminishing traditional cooking time, the choice of quick, easy-to-prepare preserved foods in cans is more attractive. This lifestyle change is driving the market, with consumers appreciating shelf-stable and availability options, that suit the needs of modern life in the region.

Europe is predicted to hold a significant share of the canned preserved food market throughout the estimated period. Europe has a highly developed food processing industry with superior technologies in canning and preservation. Strong food safety and quality assurance standards guarantee long-lasting, healthy canned food. Ongoing technological advancements in packaging, such as recyclable cans and enhanced sealing, maximize shelf life and consumer confidence. This technological advantage underpins a wide variety of canned foods, sustaining Europe's leading market share by fulfilling consumer expectations of convenience and quality.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the canned preserved food market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• NestlA S.A.
• The Kraft Heinz Company
• Del Monte Foods, Inc.
• Conagra Brands, Inc.
• Campbell Soup Company
• General Mills, Inc.
• Hormel Foods Corporation
• Dole Food Company, Inc.
• Ayam Brand
• Bonduelle Group
• Greenyard NV
• JBS S.A.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In September 2024, Nespresso launched its first-ever canned, ready-to-drink coffee, keeping pace with the increasing popularity of on-the-go drinks.

• In January 2024, Tonnino introduced six fresh canned items, such as tuna with vegetables and flavored tuna dips, focusing on snacking and convenience trends.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the canned preserved food market based on the below-mentioned segments: 

Global Canned Preserved Food Market, By Product Type

• Canned Vegetables
• Canned Fruits
• Canned Soups and Broths
• Canned Meat and Seafood
• Canned Legumes
• Canned Ready Meals

Global Canned Preserved Food Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online Retailers
• Specialty Stores
• Wholesale Distributors

Global Canned Preserved Food Market, By End User

• Household
• Food Service Industry
• Others

Global Canned Preserved Food Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa