Frozen waffles are a convenience food product mainly consumed as breakfast. Consumers prefer ready-to-eat, microwavable, and ready-to-prepare food products as they are highly suitable for on-the-go consumption and require minimal preparation time. Owing to this, frozen waffles are witnessing increasing global demand, mainly in developed countries. Due to the strong cultural influence on people's consumption habits in various countries, including India, Japan, and China, there is a high predominance of traditional breakfast food. Thus, the adoption of frozen waffles in these countries is limited, which is creating hurdles in the growth of the frozen waffles market
In 2022, North America accounted for the largest share of the global frozen waffles market. The market in the region is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The rising marketing campaigns is the key factor driving the market's expansion in the US. Manufacturers rely extensively on marketing strategies such as advertising and product promotions to increase sales. Manufacturers use electronic and print media to promote their brands and products. For example, in 2017, the Netflix series Stranger Things featured Kellogg Company's Eggo brand frozen waffles. This has resulted in a considerable increase in sales of frozen waffles for the company. A rise in demand for frozen waffles among all age groups drives the market in this region. Moreover, the growing awareness about the health benefits of organic products is a significant factor boosting the demand for organic breakfast products in the region. To meet the growing consumer demand, manufacturers have introduced organic waffle varieties. For instance, Nature's Path Foods, a USDA-certified manufacturer, offers a wide range of organic breakfast and snack foods, including waffles, cold cereals, granolas, hot oatmeal, bars, and cookies. The factors mentioned above are boosting the growth of the region's frozen waffle market.
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Frozen Waffles Market: Strategic Insights
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the frozen waffles market growth was primarily driven by the rising demand for ready-to-eat food products. However, the market faced hurdles during the first quarter of 2020 due to business shutdowns and raw material and labor shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an economic recession in the initial months of 2020, which created financial difficulties for low-income and mid-income consumers.
Moreover, due to restrictions, people stayed at home and demanded ready-to-eat products, creating a demand for frozen waffles products that are easy to consume.
Over the past few years, the lifestyle of people globally evolved dramatically. Due to hectic work schedules, people are looking for products that save time and effort. Consumers prefer to ready-to-eat, microwavable, and ready-to-prepare food products as they are highly suitable for on-the-go consumption and require minimal preparation time. These factors are significantly boosting the demand for convenience food among consumers. Increasing population of women, high per capita income, and rising middle-class population are key factors driving convenience food consumption globally. Moreover, the number of single or two-person households is growing in various developed nations such as the US, Canada, the UK, and Germany. According to the US Census Bureau, there were 37.9 million single-person households in the US in 2022, accounting for 29% of all households. Due to the growing number of nuclear families, the demand for ready-to-eat, portion-controlled food increased. All these factors are bolstering the demand for frozen waffles.
Based on type, the frozen waffles market is segmented into flavored and unflavored/plain. The flavored segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The growing preference for waffles as a mainstream breakfast item globally is driving the demand for frozen waffles. Millennial consumers love the warm crunchy feel of waffles in different flavors. Waffle manufacturers are growing their product portfolio by introducing new flavors such as fruit, buttermilk, and cinnamon to attract consumer interest. Further, manufacturers, including Vans and the Kellogg Company, have launched flavored waffle varieties with enhanced functional properties to fulfill the population's needs. These factors are driving the market for the flavored frozen waffles segment.
The key players operating in the global frozen waffles market include DELY Wafels SRL, Kodiak Cakes LLC, Deligout Sprl, Avieta SA, Nature's Path Foods, Julian's Recipe LLC, Kellogg Co, B Boys Inc, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery LLC, and Hometown Food Co. Players operating in the global frozen waffles market focus on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are also focusing on strategies such as investments in research and development activities, new product launches, and expanding production capacities.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Frozen Waffles Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Frozen Waffles Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size in 2022 | US$ 2.93 Billion |
| Market Size by 2030 | US$ 4.61 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2022 - 2030) | 5.9% |
| Historical Data | 2020-2021 |
| Forecast period | 2023-2030 |
| Segments Covered |
By Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Frozen Waffles Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Frozen Waffles Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
Based on type, the frozen waffles market is segmented into flavored and unflavored/plain. Based on category, the frozen waffles market is bifurcated into gluten-free and conventional. Based on distribution channel, the frozen waffles market is categorized into supermarkets and hypermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others.
Based on the category, conventional segment is predicted to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for conventional frozen waffles is expected to decrease as consumers become more health conscious and prefer healthy alternatives such as gluten-free ones. People allergic to gluten cannot consume conventional waffles as they contain wheat flour. However, conventional frozen waffles are readily available in the market; thus, consumers prefer this product. Further, less awareness regarding gluten-free waffles is boosting the market for conventional frozen waffles.
Rising growth of e-commerce is supporting the growth of the frozen waffles market. People increasingly prefer online retail platforms for purchasing frozen foods. According to American Frozen Food Institute, online sales of frozen foods will increase by 75% in 2022. The online sales of food and beverages increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the closure of brick-and-mortar stores and government restrictions. As lockdowns first constrained individuals and subsequently continued to work from home, there was a substantial shift to online shopping. Other factors influencing consumers to shop online include heavy discounts, availability of various products of different brands under one roof, and home delivery options. With the rising penetration of e-commerce across different geographies, the manufacturers of frozen waffles are also enhancing their online presence by selling their products through well-known e-commerce platforms such as Amazon.com, Lidl, and Walmart. This factor is further expected to drive the growth of the frozen waffles market over the coming years.
Based on the type, the flavored segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing preference for waffles as a mainstream breakfast item globally is driving the demand for frozen waffles. Millennial consumers love the warm crunchy feel of waffles in different flavors. Waffle manufacturers are growing their product portfolio by introducing new flavors such as fruit, buttermilk, and cinnamon to attract consumer interest. Further, manufacturers, including Vans and the Kellogg Company, have launched flavored waffle varieties with enhanced functional properties to fulfill the population's needs. These factors drive the flavored frozen waffles segment’s growth during the forecast period.
Surging demand for frozen and convenience food worldwide and rising trend of in-home consumption are drivers of frozen waffles market. Frozen waffles are a convenience food product mainly consumed as breakfast. Consumers prefer to ready-to-eat, microwavable, and ready-to-prepare food products as they are highly suitable for on-the-go consumption and require minimal preparation time. Owing to this, frozen waffles are witnessing increasing global demand, mainly in developed countries.
In 2022, North America region accounted for the largest share of the global frozen waffles market and the market in the region is segmented into United States, Canada, and Mexico. The rising marketing campaigns are the key factor driving the market's expansion in the US. Manufacturers rely extensively on marketing strategies such as advertising and product promotions to increase sales. Manufacturers use electronic and print media to promote their brands and products. For example, in 2017, the Netflix series Stranger Things featured Kellogg Company's Eggo brand frozen waffles. This has resulted in a considerable increase in sales of frozen waffles for the company. An upsurge in demand among all age groups drives the market growth in this region. Moreover, the growing awareness about the health benefits of organic products is a significant factor that would boost the demand for organic breakfast products in the region. To meet growing consumer demand, manufacturers introduce organic waffle varieties. For instance, Nature's Path Foods, a USDA-certified manufacturer, offers a wide range of organic breakfast and snack foods, including waffles, cold cereals, granolas, hot oatmeal, bars, and cookies. The factors mentioned above are boosting the growth of the region's frozen waffle market.