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French fries, a popular snack, are created by slicing potatoes into even strips and deep frying them in oil. They are a common fast-food item sold in restaurants, fast-food chains, and food stalls.
The main types of French fries are fresh and frozen. Fresh refers to something recently produced, not spoiled or preserved, and having a renewed or unexhausted quality. Freshly cut French fries typically contain fewer preservatives. These fries are distributed through supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, online platforms, distributors, and direct purchase channels. The end users of French fries include both the food service and retail sectors.
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The french fries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $17.45 billion in 2024 to $18.54 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to strong economic growth in emerging markets, growth of fast-food restaurants, and a rise in disposable income.
The french fries market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.25 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for ready-to-eat products, a rise in the youth population, increasing online food delivery, and rising urbanization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing investments, focus on the adoption of robots in food preparation, increasing focus on offering healthier french fries options, product innovations, and focus on launching french fries that are suitable for vegan diets.
The French fries market is anticipated to experience growth, driven by the increasing demand for ready-to-eat food. Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods, characterized by being pre-cleaned, pre-cooked, and ready to consume without additional preparation, are gaining popularity. French fries, a popular fast food and side dish made from thinly sliced and deep-fried potatoes, are commonly consumed as a ready-to-eat (RTE) snack or side dish. According to India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry, ready-to-eat food exports rose by 24% to $394 million in 2021-22 compared to the previous year. Similarly, retail sales in Japan's packaged food sector reached $216.3 billion in 2022, as estimated by Euromonitor. This surge in demand for ready-to-eat food is a significant driver for the growth of the French fries market.
The growth of online food delivery services is anticipated to boost the French fries market in the future. These services involve online third-party food-ordering systems that deliver authorized food products. Online food delivery enhances the appeal of French fries by offering convenience, a broader reach, and additional marketing opportunities. For example, a February 2023 report from Zippia, a U.S.-based online recruitment service provider, found that approximately 60% of Americans order delivery at least once a week, spending around $67 on takeout each week. Consequently, the rise of online food delivery services is driving the expansion of the French fries market.
A prominent trend is the emphasis on product innovation by major companies striving to maintain their market standing. An illustration of this trend is seen in The H. J. Heinz Company, a US-based food processing company, which, in July 2022, introduced an inventive product known as Spoon Friez. This unique creation consists of fries shaped such as spoons, designed specifically for scooping up the perfect amount of sauce, particularly Heinz tomato ketchup. Spoon Friez offers a novel and convenient way to enjoy this classic combination, providing an innovative solution for consumers.
Product innovation remains a pivotal trend within the broader French fries market, with major players actively working on the development of new and inventive products to fortify their market positions. An instance of this is the introduction of Spoon Friez by Heinz Company in July 2022. This edible spoon made of fries is specifically designed to scoop up the ideal amount of ketchup with each fry, presenting consumers with a unique and enjoyable eating experience. This focus on product innovation underscores the commitment of major players to providing novel and appealing options in the French fries market.
In September 2022, McCain Foods Limited, a Canada-based producer of frozen food products, acquired Scelta Products B.V. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen McCain Foods Limited's position in the frozen food industry by utilizing Scelta Products B.V.'s expertise in mushroom-based snacks and frozen vegetable products. This move will allow the company to diversify its product offerings and respond to the growing global demand for plant-based and healthy food options. Scelta Products B.V., based in the Netherlands, is a food manufacturing company known for its French fries.
Major companies operating in the french fries market include McCain Foods Limited, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc, Farm Frites International B.V, JR. Simplot Company, The Kraft Heinz Company, Aviko B.V., Checkers Rally's, Albert Bartlett and Sons, Agristo N.V., Agrarfrost, Bendotti/WA Chip, Birds Eye, Kaida, Landun Xumei Foods Co. Ltd, Dicos, Zhucheng Dragon Fritopack Co., Ltd, Real Kungfu, Joyvio Group, Belaya Dacha Group, Miratorg Agribusiness Holding, Selkhozinvest, COMPRODCOOP SA, Tomfrost, Intended Foods, Ore-Ida, Alexia Foods, Cavendish Farms, Pepsico, Agricola Chapi, Frozen Express, Bem Brasil Alimentos LTDA, Del Ande Alimentos SAC, Freshky, Al Islami Foods, Al Kabeer Groupe, Wafrah for Industry and Development, Nature's Garden Pty (Ltd), Sano Foods, The Nile Egyptian Co, OK Fruits LLC, Maysa French Fries
North America was the largest region in the French fries market in 2024. The regions covered in the french fries market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the french fries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.
The French fries market consists of sales of tornado fries, sweet potato fries, poutine, tater tots, and curly fries. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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