Market overview
The global canned food market is worth USD 129 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 182 bn by 2036, growing at a 3.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Vegetables and beans is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Canned and retort-packed foods sold at retail and food service, including vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, ready meals, soups and beans in metal cans and cartons. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage |
| Value 2025 | USD 125 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 129 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 182 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 52.8 million tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 61.1 million tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 2,452 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Canned Food market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 129 bn |
| 2027 | USD 134 bn |
| 2028 | USD 139 bn |
| 2029 | USD 143 bn |
| 2030 | USD 148 bn |
| 2031 | USD 154 bn |
| 2032 | USD 159 bn |
| 2033 | USD 165 bn |
| 2034 | USD 170 bn |
| 2035 | USD 176 bn |
| 2036 | USD 182 bn |
Canned Food market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables and beans | 28.0% | 27.0% | USD 36.2 bn | 3.1% |
| Fruit | 14.0% | 12.9% | USD 18.1 bn | 2.6% |
| Fish and seafood | 20.0% | 20.3% | USD 25.9 bn | 3.6% |
| Meat and poultry | 12.0% | 11.6% | USD 15.5 bn | 3.1% |
| Ready meals and soups | 18.0% | 20.1% | USD 23.3 bn | 4.6% |
| Other | 8.0% | 8.1% | USD 10.3 bn | 3.6% |
By channel
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermarkets and hypermarkets | 56.0% | 50.4% | USD 72.5 bn | 2.4% |
| Convenience and discount | 20.0% | 19.8% | USD 25.9 bn | 3.4% |
| Food service | 14.0% | 13.9% | USD 18.1 bn | 3.4% |
| Online | 10.0% | 15.9% | USD 12.9 bn | 8.4% |
By pack type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal cans | 70.0% | 68.0% | USD 90.6 bn | 3.2% |
| Glass jars | 14.0% | 14.0% | USD 18.1 bn | 3.5% |
| Pouches and cartons | 16.0% | 18.0% | USD 20.7 bn | 4.7% |
By positioning
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 48.0% | 44.0% | USD 62.1 bn | 2.6% |
| Mainstream | 34.0% | 34.0% | USD 44.0 bn | 3.5% |
| Premium and organic | 18.0% | 22.0% | USD 23.3 bn | 5.6% |
By shelf life
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 years | 32.0% | 30.0% | USD 41.4 bn | 2.8% |
| 2 to 3 years | 46.0% | 46.0% | USD 59.5 bn | 3.5% |
| Above 3 years | 22.0% | 24.0% | USD 28.5 bn | 4.4% |
Top 25 countries for canned food by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 72.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 92.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 31.1 bn | 24.0% | USD 40.9 bn | 2.8% |
| 2 | China | USD 18.1 bn | 14.0% | USD 28.8 bn | 4.8% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 7.8 bn | 6.0% | USD 10.2 bn | 2.8% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 6.5 bn | 5.0% | USD 8.6 bn | 2.9% |
| 5 | Japan | USD 6.5 bn | 5.0% | USD 8.0 bn | 2.2% |
| 6 | France | USD 5.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 6.8 bn | 2.7% |
| 7 | Italy | USD 5.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 6.8 bn | 2.7% |
| 8 | Brazil | USD 5.2 bn | 4.0% | USD 7.8 bn | 4.2% |
| 9 | Mexico | USD 3.9 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.8 bn | 4.2% |
| 10 | Thailand | USD 3.9 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.8 bn | 4.2% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 3.8 bn | 2.9% | USD 6.7 bn | 5.8% |
| 12 | Canada | USD 3.8 bn | 2.9% | USD 5.4 bn | 3.6% |
| 13 | Russia | USD 2.8 bn | 2.2% | USD 4.0 bn | 3.6% |
| 14 | Australia | USD 2.3 bn | 1.7% | USD 3.2 bn | 3.6% |
| 15 | Poland | USD 1.9 bn | 1.5% | USD 2.7 bn | 3.6% |
| 16 | Turkey | USD 1.7 bn | 1.3% | USD 2.4 bn | 3.7% |
| 17 | South Korea | USD 1.5 bn | 1.1% | USD 2.1 bn | 3.7% |
| 18 | Netherlands | USD 1.3 bn | 1.0% | USD 1.9 bn | 3.6% |
| 19 | India | USD 1.2 bn | 0.9% | USD 1.8 bn | 3.6% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | USD 1.1 bn | 0.9% | USD 1.6 bn | 3.6% |
| 21 | Indonesia | USD 1.1 bn | 0.8% | USD 1.5 bn | 3.5% |
| 22 | Philippines | USD 983 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.4 bn | 3.6% |
| 23 | Egypt | USD 932 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 3.6% |
| 24 | South Africa | USD 880 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 3.6% |
| 25 | Belgium | USD 841 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.2 bn | 3.5% |
| Rest of world | USD 10.1 bn | 7.8% | USD 14.5 bn | 3.6% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Del Monte Foods
- Campbell Soup
- Conagra Brands
- Kraft Heinz
- Nestle
- Thai Union
- B&G Foods
- General Mills
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Bonduelle
- Princes Group
- Hormel Foods
- Ayam Brand
- Dole
- Seneca Foods
- Bumble Bee Foods
- Dongwon
- Del Monte Pacific
- Conserve Italia
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Goya Foods
- Bolton Group
- Wild Planet
- Ortiz
- Jose Gourmet
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the canned food market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by channel, by pack type, by positioning, by shelf life. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the canned food market?
The global canned food market is estimated at USD 125 bn in 2025 and USD 129 bn in 2026.
How fast will the canned food market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 182 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 53.1 bn.
Which country is the largest market for canned food?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 31.1 bn in 2026, 24.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 44.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 4.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which canned food segment is largest?
In the by product split, Vegetables and beans is the largest segment with 28.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading canned food companies?
Global leaders include Del Monte Foods, Campbell Soup, Conagra Brands, Kraft Heinz.
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