Europe Processed Meat Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Processed Meat Market report segments the industry into By Meat Type (Polutry, Beef, Pork, Mutton, Other Types), By Product Type (Chilled Processed Meat, Frozen Processed Meat), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkerts/Hypermarkets, Convencience Stores, Online Retail Stores, Other Distribution Channels), and By Geography (Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, Rest of Europe).

Europe Processed Meat Market Size

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Europe Processed Meat Market Analysis

The Europe Processed Meat Market size is estimated at USD 38.84 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 41.35 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 1.26% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The processed meat industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple outbreaks have occurred in the factories operated by the meatpacking and poultry processing industries. These outbreaks affected dozens of plants, leading to the closures of some factories and the disruption of others, and posed a significant threat to the meat supply. However, consumers tend to prefer processed meat due to its health benefits, and the supply of processed meat through online channels has boosted the market.

Processed minced beef has increased its share of the total beef volume sold, probably due to its lower price and versatility in contemporary dishes. The increasing popularity of cooking sauces, especially pasta sauces, is a major reason for the increase in mince's share of beef sales. Factors like changing lifestyles, demand for convenience food, and an increase in disposable income are contributing to the growth of the processed meat market in Europe. Consumers increasingly demand ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meat products with better taste and quality. Increasing consumer awareness and acceptance of the convenience of meat products is an important factor driving the market's growth. For instance, in 2021, JBS, the largest global protein company and the world's second-largest food industry, acquired control of Spanish company BioTech Foods and built a new plant in Spain to scale up production.

The increasing awareness about the risks associated with using nitrate for curing purposes in processed meat has encouraged manufacturers to replace nitrate with other curing agents, like celery powder, to achieve the same effect. Such factors are boosting the demand for nitrite-free processed meat products, such as bacon products, in European countries and providing a great platform for the players to meet the growing demand by launching guilt-free bacon (nitrite-free bacon) through various retail channels.

Europe Processed Meat Industry Overview

The European processed meat market is highly competitive, and some of the key players include BRF SA, Cargill Inc., Cherkizovo Group, Foster Farms, Marfrig Group, Nippon Meat Packers Inc., and Tyson Foods Inc. Thus, the major players are embarking on product development as one of their key strategies to achieve consolidation and optimize their offerings. Players are increasing their regional presence through acquisitions and expanding their capacities. Technological inputs have been at the forefront, leading many regional players to improvize and advance in this competitive industry. For instance, in Russia, the Cherkizovo Group launched a robotized dry sausage plant near Kashira.

Europe Processed Meat Market Leaders

  1. Tyson Foods

  2. JBS SA

  3. Marfrig Global Foods SA

  4. WH Group Limited

  5. Cherkizovo Foods

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Processed Meat Market Concentration
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Europe Processed Meat Market News

  • In January 2022, Russian meat producer Cherkizovo Group acquired Tambov Turkey, the second-largest turkey producer in Russia. The key strategy behind the acquisition is to maintain dominance over other players in the market.
  • In November 2021, JBS Foods announced bringing cultivated meat to the market till 2024. The company is launching this product with BioTech Foods, which may help the company attract more customers and widen its product portfolio.
  • In 2021, WH Group completed the acquisition of Central European Packaged Meats Company Mecom Group. It became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the company upon this completion.

Europe Processed Meat Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Meat Type
    • 5.1.1 Polutry
    • 5.1.2 Beef
    • 5.1.3 Pork
    • 5.1.4 Mutton
    • 5.1.5 Other Types
  • 5.2 By Product Type
    • 5.2.1 Chilled Processed Meat
    • 5.2.2 Frozen Processed Meat
  • 5.3 By Distribution Channel
    • 5.3.1 Supermarkerts/Hypermarkets
    • 5.3.2 Convencience Stores
    • 5.3.3 Online Retail Stores
    • 5.3.4 Other Distribution Channels
  • 5.4 By Geography
    • 5.4.1 Germany
    • 5.4.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3 Italy
    • 5.4.4 Spain
    • 5.4.5 France
    • 5.4.6 Russia
    • 5.4.7 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Tyson Foods
    • 6.3.2 Cherkizovo Foods
    • 6.3.3 JBS SA
    • 6.3.4 Marfrig Global Foods SA
    • 6.3.5 WH Group Limited
    • 6.3.6 Seaboard Corporation
    • 6.3.7 Biegi Foods GmbH
    • 6.3.8 Westaways Sausage
    • 6.3.9 Cargill Inc.
    • 6.3.10 LDC
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Processed Meat Industry Segmentation

Processed meat is considered to be any meat that has been modified to either improve its taste or extend its shelf life. Meat processing methods include salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, and adding chemical preservatives.

Europe's processed meat market is segmented by type into poultry, beef, pork, mutton, and other types, by product type into chilled processed meat and frozen processed meat, and by distribution channel into supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail stores, and other distribution channels. The market is segmented by geography into Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (in USD million).

By Meat Type Polutry
Beef
Pork
Mutton
Other Types
By Product Type Chilled Processed Meat
Frozen Processed Meat
By Distribution Channel Supermarkerts/Hypermarkets
Convencience Stores
Online Retail Stores
Other Distribution Channels
By Geography Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
By Meat Type
Polutry
Beef
Pork
Mutton
Other Types
By Product Type
Chilled Processed Meat
Frozen Processed Meat
By Distribution Channel
Supermarkerts/Hypermarkets
Convencience Stores
Online Retail Stores
Other Distribution Channels
By Geography
Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
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Europe Processed Meat Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Processed Meat Market?

The Europe Processed Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 38.84 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 1.26% to reach USD 41.35 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Processed Meat Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Processed Meat Market size is expected to reach USD 38.84 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Processed Meat Market?

Tyson Foods, JBS SA, Marfrig Global Foods SA, WH Group Limited and Cherkizovo Foods are the major companies operating in the Europe Processed Meat Market.

What years does this Europe Processed Meat Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Processed Meat Market size was estimated at USD 38.35 billion. The report covers the Europe Processed Meat Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Processed Meat Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Processed Meat Industry Report

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