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Ready-to-Eat Meals - Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan
  • Revenue in the Ready-to-Eat Meals market amounts to US$538.90m in 2024. The market is expected to grow annually by 6.15% (CAGR 2024-2029).
  • In global comparison, most revenue is generated China (US$149bn in 2024).
  • In relation to total population figures, per person revenues of US$51.51 are generated in 2024.
  • In the Ready-to-Eat Meals market, volume is expected to amount to 120.30m kg by 2029. The Ready-to-Eat Meals market is expected to show a volume growth of 2.6% in 2025.0.
  • The average volume per person in the Ready-to-Eat Meals market is expected to amount to 10.5kg in 2024.

Definition:

The Ready-to-Eat Meals market covers prepared food and meals that can be eaten as is or after minimal preparation. These meals do not require cooking and are typically consumed after heating. These meals may also include disposable eating utensils. Classic frozen foods include meat, fish, vegetables, filled pasta, and frozen pizzas.

Additional Information:

The market comprises revenue and average revenue per capita, volume and average volume per capita, price per unit (unit refers to kilogram), sales channels. The market encompasses retail sales through both online and offline sales channels to private end customers (B2C). The market only covers at-home consumption; out-of-home consumption is not included.

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In-Scope

  • Ready-to-eat meals based on meat, fish or vegetables (e.g salads, sandwiches and wraps, sushi rolls)
  • Frozen pizzas, frozen dinners, frozen breakfast burritos, frozen ethnic foods
  • Frozen appetizers (e.g. spring rolls, dumplings, and chicken wings)
  • Filled pasta
  • Canned pasta meals, meal kits
  • Cup noodles, instant noodle, microwavable ramen bowls

Out-Of-Scope

  • Soups
  • Out-of-home consumption

Revenue

Notes: Data was converted from local currencies using average exchange rates of the respective year.

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Volume

Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Price

Most recent update: Sep 2024

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Sales Channels

Most recent update: Nov 2024

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Global Comparison

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

Analyst Opinion

The Ready-to-Eat Meals market in Azerbaijan is experiencing minimal growth, influenced by factors such as consumers' busy lifestyles and convenience offered by pre-packaged meals. Despite this slow growth rate, the Convenience Food Market in Azerbaijan continues to expand due to increasing demand for quick and easy meal options.

Customer preferences:
There has been a growing preference for healthier and more nutritious options in the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market within the Convenience Food Market in Azerbaijan. This trend is driven by a rising awareness of the benefits of a balanced diet and a desire for convenient yet wholesome meal solutions. As a result, there has been an increase in demand for ready-to-eat meals made with natural, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. This shift is also influenced by a growing interest in sustainable and ethical food choices among consumers in Azerbaijan.

Trends in the market:
In Azerbaijan, the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market is experiencing a surge in demand due to changing lifestyles and the increasing number of working professionals. This trend is expected to continue as consumers seek convenient and quick meal options. In the Convenience Food Market, there is a growing preference for healthier and organic ready-to-eat options, which is driving the market towards more natural and sustainable products. This trend is significant for industry stakeholders as they need to adapt to changing consumer preferences and expand their product offerings to cater to this demand. Additionally, the rise of e-commerce and online food delivery services is also expected to boost the growth of the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market in Azerbaijan, providing opportunities for industry players to reach a wider customer base.

Local special circumstances:
In Azerbaijan, the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market of the Convenience Food Market within The Food market is heavily influenced by the country's cultural and geographical factors. The traditional cuisine, with its focus on hearty and flavorful dishes, has created a demand for ready-to-eat meals that cater to local tastes. Moreover, the country's rapid urbanization and busy lifestyle have led to a growing need for convenient and time-saving meal options. Additionally, the government's efforts to promote local food production and reduce imports have also influenced the market dynamics, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients in ready-to-eat meals.

Underlying macroeconomic factors:
The Ready-to-Eat Meals Market of the Convenience Food Market within The Food market in Azerbaijan is influenced by various macroeconomic factors. Global economic trends, such as changing consumer preferences for convenience and busy lifestyles, are driving the demand for ready-to-eat meals in the country. At the national level, economic health and fiscal policies play a crucial role in shaping the market performance. Favorable economic conditions, including stable GDP growth, low unemployment rates, and rising disposable incomes, are expected to contribute to the growth of the market. Furthermore, government initiatives to promote food security and reduce food waste are likely to support the growth of the Ready-to-Eat Meals Market in Azerbaijan.

Methodology

Data coverage:

The data encompasses B2C enterprises. Figures are based on the total consumer spending on food, which comprises all private household spending on food that is meant for at-home consumption (out-of-home consumption is not accounted for).

Modeling approach:

Market sizes are determined through a top-down approach, building on specific predefined factors for each market segment. As a basis for evaluating markets, we use resources from the Statista platform as well as in-house market research, national statistical offices, international institutions, trade associations, companies, the trade press, and the experience of our analysts. In addition, we use relevant key market indicators and data from country-specific associations, such as GDP, consumer spending, and consumer price index. This data helps us estimate the market size for each country individually.

Forecasts:

In our forecasts, we apply diverse forecasting techniques. The selection of forecasting techniques is based on the behavior of the relevant market. For example, the exponential trend smoothing is well suited for forecasting the Food market with a projected steady growth. The main drivers are GDP per capita and consumer spending per capita.

Additional notes:

The data is modeled using current exchange rates. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are considered at a country-specific level. The market is updated twice a year.

Key Market Indicators

Notes: Based on data from IMF, World Bank, UN and Eurostat

Most recent update: Sep 2024

Source: Statista Market Insights

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