Global Packaged Burgers Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Patty (Veg and Non-Veg), By Product (Frozen and Fresh), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online, and Others), By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 - 2033

Global Packaged Burgers Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Global Packaged Burgers Market Size Was Estimated at USD 6.47 Billion in 2023
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 7.81% from 2023 to 2033
• The Worldwide Packaged Burgers Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 13.72 Billion By 2033
• North America is Expected to Grow the fastest during the Forecast period.

The Global Packaged Burgers Market was Size was Worth around USD 6.47 Billion in 2023 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 13.72 Billion by 2033 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.81 % between 2023 and 2033. The market is driven by the shifting consumer trends toward convenience and ready-to-eat food. With increasingly busy lifestyles, the need for quick meal options, including packaged burgers, is on the rise. They are also emerging as a favorite choice among consumers who look for taste and convenience.

Market Overview

The packaged burgers market refers to the industry that utilizes cooked patties of ground beef, meat, or vegetables that are placed inside a sliced bun, and a wide range of sauces, as well as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, or chili, are also placed. To enhance the shelf life of these burgers, they are typically kept at low temperatures. Rapid urbanization, modern lifestyles, new eating habits, and busy consumer schedules have helped spur sales of ready-to-consume foods, including packaged burgers. Additionally, the packed burger market is fast-paced and fast-changing, where companies that tune into consumer appetite and innovate with product development can expect to enjoy large market shares. Moreover, focusing on sustainability, health, and convenience in the new products will be able to cushion challenges and ensure strong market growth. Furthermore, Government rules have an important role in the packaged burgers industry. Food safety, ingredient labeling, and health claim regulations affect the product formulation and marketing strategy of companies. The increasing availability of packaged burgers through online retail channels is also supporting the growth of the market. Furthermore, emerging economies hold great opportunities for growth with packaged burgers. The rise in the middle class, accompanied by higher disposable incomes in these markets, represents a good background for market enlargement.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the packaged burgers market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyzes the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the packaged burgers 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 analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the packaged burgers market.

Driving Factors

The growing need for convenience food items, driven by fast urbanization, shifting dietary habits, and hectic lifestyles, is one of the key drivers that are generating a positive future for the market. Additionally, many companies are providing packaged burgers in environmentally friendly packaging and single-serve packets, which is also fueling the market. Furthermore, the changing preference of individuals towards plant-based packaged burgers, particularly in the U.S and the UK, is propelling the global packaged burger market. Moreover, some supermarkets are selling their own brand packaged burgers. Due to their long shelf life and easy cooking, many consumers are opting for this food. Therefore, more and more retailers are fueling the market growth of packaged burgers.

Restraining Factors

The market for packaged burgers is availability of preservatives in the packaged burgers can have a negative effect on the market growth, and it can limit access to health-conscious customers. Additionally, increasing worries over bacterial contamination in burgers, the growing popularity of homemade burgers, and the rising demand for restaurant-served burgers may serve as limiting factors in the growth of the market.

Market Segmentation

The packaged burgers market share is classified into patty, product, and distribution channels.

• The veg segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the patty, the global packaged burger market is divided into veg and non-veg. Among these, the veg segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is driven by increasing consciousness about health issues, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. A large number of consumers prefer to consume plant-based foods that contain less fat and calories compared to conventional meat. Additionally, this is quite common among people who consume primarily plant-based food and are in search of nutritious yet healthy food.

• The frozen segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the product, the global packaged burger market is categorized into frozen and fresh. Among these, the frozen segment accounted for a significant share in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. The segment's growth is attributed to its ease and longer shelf life. Consumers have increasingly turned towards frozen burgers as they can be stored for months, thus constituting a convenient option for a busy lifestyle. Moreover, the ease of preparation with less cooking time also fuels demand, as individuals look for instant meal solutions without sacrificing taste and nutrition.

• The supermarket/hypermarket segment held the largest share of the market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on distribution channels, the packaged burgers product market is segmented into supermarket/hypermarket, convenience stores, online, and others. Among these, the supermarket/hypermarket segment held the largest share of the market in 2023 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to their wide coverage and convenience. Such retail formats provide different packaged burger products, meat and plant-based, which enable consumers to compare products easily and make choices based on information. Moreover, having multiple brands and variants under one umbrella makes the consumer experience better and fosters impulse buying.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Packaged Burgers 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)

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the packaged burgers market over the predicted timeframe.

Europe is anticipated to hold the largest share of the packaged burgers market over the predicted period. The dominance is due to the increasing consumer demand for convenience and product variety. Furthermore, European consumers increasingly prefer ready-to-eat meals as a result of hectic lifestyles, which results in increased sales of packaged burgers through supermarkets and internet platforms. Increasing the trend for healthier eating has led many firms to innovate with gourmet and vegetable burgers, catering to health-aware consumers.

North America is expected to grow rapidly in the packaged burgers market during the forecast period. The market in the region is driven by the growing need for convenient meal options and the growth of fast-food chains. Additionally, with busy lives, customers look for easy and quick meal choices that are not sacrificed on the altar of taste or quality. This trend is complemented by the growth of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) that have packaged burger offerings catering to varied consumer tastes.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers an appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the packaged burgers market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, business 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

• BUBBA foods, LLC
• Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods.
• Drink Eat Well, LLC.
• WK Kellogg Co
• Monde Nissin
• Paragon Quality Foods & Paragon Foodservice
• The Kraft Heinz Company
• Amy's Kitchen, Inc
• Beyond Meat Inc
• The Campbell's Company
• Others

Key Target Audience

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

Recent Development

• In November 2024, Performance Food Group’s FarmSmart Brand Launched an Innovative Beef & Jackfruit Burger in Collaboration with The Jackfruit Company to Offer a Delicious, Healthier, and Sustainable Burger Option.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the packaged burgers market based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Packaged Burgers Market, By Patty

• Veg
• Non- Veg

Global Packaged Burgers Market, By Product

• Frozen
• Fresh

Global Packaged Burgers Market, By Distribution Channels

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Online
• Others

Global Packaged Burgers 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