
U.S. - Prepared Dishes And Meals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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U.S. Prepared Dish And Meal Import Price in December 2020
In December 2020, the prepared dish and meal price stood at $9,844 per ton (CIF, US), surging by 14% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2020 an increase of 37% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $14.9 per kg in May 2020; however, from June 2020 to December 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In December 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($11.0 per kg), while the price for Thailand ($1,887 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2020 to December 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
U.S. Prepared Dish And Meal Imports
In December 2020, approximately 51K tons of prepared dishes and meals were imported into the United States; waning by -3.8% on November 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2020 when imports increased by 22% against the previous month. Imports peaked at 63K tons in October 2020; however, from November 2020 to December 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, prepared dish and meal imports rose remarkably to $505M (IndexBox estimates) in December 2020. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2020 when imports increased by 67% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 752K tons in May 2020; however, from June 2020 to December 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.
U.S. Prepared Dish And Meal Imports by Country
Canada (10K tons), Thailand (8.9K tons) and China (4.9K tons) were the main suppliers of prepared dish and meal imports to the United States, together accounting for 47% of total imports. Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese), the Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Vietnam, South Korea, the Netherlands, India and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.
From January 2020 to December 2020, the biggest increases were in the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +5.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Canada ($69M) constituted the largest supplier of prepared dish and meal to the United States, comprising 14% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($32M), with a 6.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 3.3% share.
From January 2020 to December 2020, the average monthly growth rate of value from Canada stood at +1.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: China (+3.0% per month) and Thailand (-2.4% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for prepared dish and meal in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10851900 - Other prepared dishes and meals (including frozen pizza)
- Prodcom 10891940 - Other food preparations n.e.c.
Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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