Frozen French Fries Market
Frozen French Fries Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product (White Potato Fries and Sweet Potato Fries), by Application (Food Service and Household), and by Service (Full-Service Restaurant (FSR), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Limited-Service Restaurant and Others), Forecast Period (2025-2035)
Industry Overview
Frozen French Fries market was valued at $21,674 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $34,821 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. The frozen French fries market is growing owing to changing food consumption patterns globally and a preference for convenience-based consumption. Increased labor force participation is leading to time restraints in meal preparation and greater demand for ready-to-cook convenience products, such as frozen French fries. According to the US Department of Agriculture, in August 2023, about 90.0% of frozen French fries were moved through various food service venues. Quick-service restaurants alone account for about two-thirds of French fry usage. The product’s relatively long shelf life and minimal preparation time suit modern consumers.
Increased participation in “dine-in” activities at home and social situations where there is an increase in potential retail and wholesale sales for frozen French fries is also happening. Increased commitment to food safety and hygiene is leading many consumers to choose frozen, pre-packaged products over fresh-cut fries. Government support for the food processing industry in multiple countries is increasing production ability. The increase in international trade and investment in friendly import and export policies is allowing for a wider distribution of frozen French fries to take place. Consumers are even processing through product innovation that includes organic and gluten-free frozen French fries to attract health-conscious consumers.
Market Dynamics
Innovation in Flavor and Cut Styles
The frozen French fries market is experiencing growth as a result of continued innovations in flavor profiles and cuts. Consumers have shown great interest in variety and novelty within their food choices. As a result, the market producers and suppliers are placed in a position to diversify their offerings beyond the traditional formats. Consumers are searching with increased frequency for unique flavor profiles such as truffle, peri-peri, and barbeque. Notably enough, younger consumers are demonstrating an appetite for these new flavors. These unique flavors have the potential to enhance the overall snacking experience frozen fries can provide for meals and appetizers, accordingly. The new cuts of fries as lattice and spiral cuts, wedge, and other cuts, are another way to create differences in texture in food preparation for home cooks and food service. There is a combination of differences in flavor profiles and cuts to help brands address specific consumer preferences and consumption occasions, particularly in the context of home-prepared meals versus gourmet meals.
Private Label Growth in Retail Chains
The development of private-label products in grocery stores has a substantial impact on the overall growth of the market for frozen French fries. Grocery chains are taking advantage of their overall brand identity and creating frozen fry products that have a reputable quality and a cheap price. From the perspective of the consumer, buying private label products tends to work for population segments that have to consider expenses and prices, and frozen fries — possibly those private label frozen fries are perceived as a quality and simple meal alternative at the expense of taste. Additionally, private-label products benefit from a better location in grocery stores, which ultimately boosts sales. Retailers seek to develop products and improve their quality without losing price, resulting in their private label products being equal to or better in quality than the branded product.
Market Segmentation
- Based on the product, the market is segmented into white potato fries and sweet potato fries.
- Based on the application, the market is segmented into food service and household.
- Based on the end-user, the market is segmented into full-service restaurants (FSR), quick-service restaurants (QSR), limited-service restaurants, and others.
White Potato Fries Segment to Lead the Market with the Largest Share
The market for frozen French fries is exhibiting tremendous growth, particularly driven by increasing demand for white potato fries. Their consistent taste profile and appealing texture make white potato fries an ideal outlet for food service and home. The demand has increased as the consumption of Western-style fast foods continues to expand in emerging markets. Customer demand for food items that can be made rapidly, driving around to promote publicizing. White potato fries can be organized in many ways, such as warmed, fricasseed, or air-fried. This versatility matches consumers' necessity for flexibility. White potato fries can be made in totally different cut styles—shoestring, crinkle, steak-cut, and more—thus drawing in a wide amplify of clients. Meanwhile, there is also a strong demand for white potato fries from food service and institutional programs, resulting in total volume growth. Retailers are growing their private label offerings for consumers seeking value. Additionally, enhancements in freezing technology are allowing our sector to have even better shelf life and flavor retention quality. For instance, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., manufactures white potato frozen fries for QSR and retail markets around the globe.
Quick Service Restaurant (QSR): A Key Segment in Market Growth
Growth in the frozen French fries market can primarily be attributed to the rise of Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) across the globe. These establishments are designed to provide speed, consistency, and efficiency, which makes them a great fit for the frozen French fries segment. Restaurant chains are reliant on a standard product that requires the least preparation, labor, and time for the consumer. The consumers' craving for fast, easy meals, this trend continues, leading to increased foot traffic in the QSR channels, creating a demand for frozen French fries. Furthermore, globally based chains are aggressively expanding in new markets, driving higher volumes of procurement. Frozen fries allow QSR brands the opportunity of being available year-round, with superior quality consistency, and an identical product to maintain taste and portion control for the consumer. The technology available in recent years regarding freezing and packaging has created an individual product faculty with a longer shelf life and ease of transport. QSR chains utilize collective purchasing arrangements, which can influence and improve operational costs. One instance of this is McCain Foods Ltd. supplies frozen French fries at a high standard for many of the leading global-based chains.
Regional Outlook
The global frozen French fries market is further divided by geography, including North America (the US and Canada), Europe (the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, ASEAN Countries, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific), and the Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America).
Growing Demand for Processed And Convenient Foods in North America
The North American market for frozen French fries is growing at a stable pace on the back of strong consumer demand for processed and convenient foods. The popularity of fast food in the region is still a major factor driving demand. The innovations in product offerings, especially in flavored/seasoned frozen French fries, are attracting a larger customer base. The rising demand for frozen French fries from institutional buyers, such as schools and hospitals, as well as catering services, is also contributing to market growth. Health-conscious consumers are turning to low-fat frozen French fries, as well as air-fried frozen French fries, which cause suppliers to diversify their offerings. Improved efficiencies are also improving profitability as food service companies form strategic partnerships with food service suppliers as their suppliers of frozen French fries.
Asia-Pacific Region Dominates the Market with Major Share
Key drivers are providing strong growth to the Asia Pacific market for frozen French fries. Major economies in the region, including China, India, and countries in the Southeast Asian region, are rapidly urbanizing and purchasing a high volume of convenient and ready-to-eat food products. The high establishment rate of quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and international fast-food chains is driving the consumption of frozen French fries in the market. As leads like disposable income rise and as people's lifestyles change to adjust to Western-style diets, more people are eating French fries. Improvements in cold chain logistics and food processing technology are not only maximizing the availability of frozen products but are also improving the quality of the food product. In addition, the increasing penetration of retailers and e-commerce sites in the market is providing much greater access and use to frozen products across the Asia Pacific region.
Market Players Outlook
The major companies operating in the global frozen French fries market include McCain Foods Ltd., Farm Frites International B.V., Aviko B.V., Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Kraft Heinz Company, and J.R. Simplot Company, among others. Market players are leveraging partnerships, collaborations, mergers, and acquisition strategies for business expansion and innovative product development to maintain their market positioning.
Recent Developments
- In April 2025, Goodrich Cereals introduced Frozen Flavored French Fries. A Fresh Thinking Revolution in Snacking. This new line is an exciting expansion for the Goodrich Cereals brand. They bring together Goodrich’s extensive knowledge of processing potatoes with bold flavors that complement avant-garde taste preferences. Goodrich has been researching and working with customers for months, developing these frozen French fries that are intended to bring convenience, crunch, and flavor with every bite.
- In July 2024, Ore-Ida and GoodPop introduced a Frozen Treat Inspired by One of America’s Favorite Food Combos, French Fries Dipped in a Milkshake in July 2024. Inspired by this delightful behavior, the Ore-Ida and GoodPop brands reveal the Fudge n’ Vanilla French Fry Pop, an industry-first frozen treat combining the iconic sweet and salty combination true fans crave. The limited-edition treat is available nationwide leading up to National Ice Cream Day.
The Report Covers
- Market value data analysis of 2024 and forecast to 2035.
- Annualized market revenues ($ million) for each market segment.
- Country-wise analysis of major geographical regions.
- Key companies operating in the global frozen French fries market. Based on the availability of data, information related to new products and relevant news is also available in the report.
- Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
- Analysis of market-entry and market expansion strategies.
- Competitive strategies by identifying ‘who-stands-where’ in the market.
1. Report Summary
• Current Industry Analysis and Growth Potential Outlook
• Global Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis – Product| Application | End-User ($ Million)
• Frozen French Fries Market Sales Performance of Top Countries
1.1. Research Methodology
• Primary Research Approach
• Secondary Research Approach
1.2. Market Snapshot
2. Market Overview and Insights
2.1. Scope of the Study
2.2. Analyst Insight & Current Market Trends
2.2.1. Key Frozen French Fries Industry Trends
2.2.2. Market Recommendations
2.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis for the Frozen French Fries Market
2.3.1. Competitive Rivalry
2.3.2. Threat of New Entrants
2.3.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
2.3.4. Bargaining Power of Buyers
2.3.5. Threat of Substitutes
3. Market Determinants
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Drivers For Global Frozen French Fries Market: Impact Analysis
3.2. Market Pain Points and Challenges
3.2.1. Restraints For Global Frozen French Fries Market: Impact Analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities
4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Competitive Dashboard – Frozen French Fries Market Revenue and Share by Manufacturers
• Frozen French Fries Product Comparison Analysis
• Top Market Player Ranking Matrix
4.2. Key Company Analysis
4.2.1. McCain Foods Ltd.
4.2.1.1. Overview
4.2.1.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.1.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.1.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.1.5. Business Strategy
4.2.2. The Kraft Heinz Company (Exclusive manufacturer and supplier - J.R. Simplot Company)
4.2.2.1. Overview
4.2.2.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.2.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.2.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.2.5. Business Strategy
4.2.3. Aviko B.V. (Royal Cosun)
4.2.3.1. Overview
4.2.3.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.3.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.3.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.3.5. Business Strategy
4.2.4. Farm Frites International B.V.
4.2.4.1. Overview
4.2.4.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.4.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.4.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.4.5. Business Strategy
4.2.5. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
4.2.5.1. Overview
4.2.5.2. Product Portfolio
4.2.5.3. Financial Analysis (Subject to Data Availability)
4.2.5.4. SWOT Analysis
4.2.5.5. Business Strategy
4.3. Top Winning Strategies by Market Players
4.3.1. Merger and Acquisition
4.3.2. Product Launch
4.3.3. Partnership And Collaboration
5. Global Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis by Product ($ Million)
5.1. White Potato Fries
5.2. Sweet Potato Fries
6. Global Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis by Application ($ Million)
6.1. Food Service
6.2. Household
7. Global Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis by End-User ($ Million)
7.1. Full-Service Restaurant (FSR)
7.2. Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)
7.3. Limited Service Restaurant
7.4. Others
8. Regional Analysis
8.1. North American Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis – Product| Application | End-User | Country ($ Million)
• Macroeconomic Factors for North America
8.1.1. United States
8.1.2. Canada
8.2. European Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis – Product| Application | End-User | Country ($ Million)
• Macroeconomic Factors for Europe
8.2.1. UK
8.2.2. Germany
8.2.3. Italy
8.2.4. Spain
8.2.5. France
8.2.6. Russia
8.2.7. Rest of Europe
8.3. Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis – Product| Application | End-User | Country ($ Million)
• Macroeconomic Factors for Asia-Pacific
8.3.1. China
8.3.2. Japan
8.3.3. South Korea
8.3.4. India
8.3.5. Australia & New Zealand
8.3.6. ASEAN Countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, And Other)
8.3.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
8.4. Rest of the World Frozen French Fries Market Sales Analysis – Product| Application | End-User | Country ($ Million)
• Macroeconomic Factors for the Rest of the World
8.4.1. Latin America
8.4.2. Middle East and Africa
9. Company Profiles
9.1. 11er Nahrungsmittel GmbH
9.1.1. Quick Facts
9.1.2. Company Overview
9.1.3. Product Portfolio
9.1.4. Business Strategies
9.2. Agrarfrost GmbH & Co. KG
9.2.1. Quick Facts
9.2.2. Company Overview
9.2.3. Product Portfolio
9.2.4. Business Strategies
9.3. Agristo NV
9.3.1. Quick Facts
9.3.2. Company Overview
9.3.3. Product Portfolio
9.3.4. Business Strategies
9.4. Alexia Foods (ConAgra Brands, Inc.)
9.4.1. Quick Facts
9.4.2. Company Overview
9.4.3. Product Portfolio
9.4.4. Business Strategies
9.5. Al-Salam Cooling Co.
9.5.1. Quick Facts
9.5.2. Company Overview
9.5.3. Product Portfolio
9.5.4. Business Strategies
9.6. Ardo NV
9.6.1. Quick Facts
9.6.2. Company Overview
9.6.3. Product Portfolio
9.6.4. Business Strategies
9.7. Aviko B.V. (Royal Cosun)
9.7.1. Quick Facts
9.7.2. Company Overview
9.7.3. Product Portfolio
9.7.4. Business Strategies
9.8. Balle Bros Group Ltd.
9.8.1. Quick Facts
9.8.2. Company Overview
9.8.3. Product Portfolio
9.8.4. Business Strategies
9.9. Cavendish Farms Corp.
9.9.1. Quick Facts
9.9.2. Company Overview
9.9.3. Product Portfolio
9.9.4. Business Strategies
9.10. Clarebout Potatoes NV
9.10.1. Quick Facts
9.10.2. Company Overview
9.10.3. Product Portfolio
9.10.4. Business Strategies
9.11. Farm Frites International B.V.
9.11.1. Quick Facts
9.11.2. Company Overview
9.11.3. Product Portfolio
9.11.4. Business Strategies
9.12. Goya Foods, Inc.
9.12.1. Quick Facts
9.12.2. Company Overview
9.12.3. Product Portfolio
9.12.4. Business Strategies
9.13. Himalaya Food International Ltd.
9.13.1. Quick Facts
9.13.2. Company Overview
9.13.3. Product Portfolio
9.13.4. Business Strategies
9.14. Iscon Balaji Foods Pvt. Ltd.
9.14.1. Quick Facts
9.14.2. Company Overview
9.14.3. Product Portfolio
9.14.4. Business Strategies
9.15. J.R. Simplot Co.
9.15.1. Quick Facts
9.15.2. Company Overview
9.15.3. Product Portfolio
9.15.4. Business Strategies
9.16. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
9.16.1. Quick Facts
9.16.2. Company Overview
9.16.3. Product Portfolio
9.16.4. Business Strategies
9.17. McCain Foods Ltd.
9.17.1. Quick Facts
9.17.2. Company Overview
9.17.3. Product Portfolio
9.17.4. Business Strategies
9.18. Mondial Foods
9.18.1. Quick Facts
9.18.2. Company Overview
9.18.3. Product Portfolio
9.18.4. Business Strategies
9.19. Mydibel Group
9.19.1. Quick Facts
9.19.2. Company Overview
9.19.3. Product Portfolio
9.19.4. Business Strategies
9.20. Ore-Ida (Kraft Heinz Company)
9.20.1. Quick Facts
9.20.2. Company Overview
9.20.3. Product Portfolio
9.20.4. Business Strategies
9.21. Pal Frozen Foods
9.21.1. Quick Facts
9.21.2. Company Overview
9.21.3. Product Portfolio
9.21.4. Business Strategies
9.22. Pepizo Foods
9.22.1. Quick Facts
9.22.2. Company Overview
9.22.3. Product Portfolio
9.22.4. Business Strategies
9.23. Seara Alimentos Ltda. (Brazil, JBS Group)
9.23.1. Quick Facts
9.23.2. Company Overview
9.23.3. Product Portfolio
9.23.4. Business Strategies
9.24. Tasty Nibbles Frozen
9.24.1. Quick Facts
9.24.2. Company Overview
9.24.3. Product Portfolio
9.24.4. Business Strategies
9.25. TAZO Foods
9.25.1. Quick Facts
9.25.2. Company Overview
9.25.3. Product Portfolio
9.25.4. Business Strategies
1. Global Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Product, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
2. Global Frozen White Potato Fries Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
3. Global Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
4. Global Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Application, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
5. Global Frozen French Fries For Food Service Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
6. Global Frozen French Fries For Household Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
7. Global Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
8. Global Frozen French Fries For Full-Service Restaurant (FSR) Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
9. Global Frozen French Fries For Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
10. Global Frozen French Fries For Limited Service Restaurant Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
11. Global Frozen French Fries For Others End-User Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
12. Global Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
13. North American Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
14. North American Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Product, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
15. North American Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Application, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
16. North American Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
17. European Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
18. European Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Product, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
19. European Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Application, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
20. European Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
21. Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Country, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
22. Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Product, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
23. Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Application, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
24. Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
25. Rest of the World Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Region, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
26. Rest of the World Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Product, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
27. Rest of the World Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by Application, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
28. Rest of the World Frozen French Fries Market Research and Analysis by End-User, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
1. Global Frozen French Fries Market Share by Product, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
2. Global Frozen White Potato Fries Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
3. Global Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
4. Global Frozen French Fries Market Share by Application, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
5. Global Frozen French Fries For Food Service Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
6. Global Frozen French Fries For Household Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
7. Global Frozen French Fries Market Share by End-User, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
8. Global Frozen French Fries For Full-Service Restaurant (FSR) Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
9. Global Frozen French Fries For Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
10. Global Frozen French Fries For Limited Service Restaurant Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
11. Global Frozen French Fries For Other End-User Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
12. Global Frozen French Fries Market Share by Region, 2024 Vs 2035 (%)
13. US Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
14. Canada Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
15. UK Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
16. France Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
17. Germany Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
18. Italy Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
19. Spain Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
20. Russia Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
21. Rest of Europe Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
22. India Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
23. China Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
24. Japan Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
25. South Korea Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
26. Australia and New Zealand Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
27. ASEAN Economies Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
28. Rest of Asia-Pacific Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
29. Latin America Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
30. Middle East and Africa Frozen French Fries Market Size, 2024–2035 ($ Million)
FAQS
The size of the Frozen French Fries market in 2024 is estimated to be around $21,674 million
Asia-Pacific holds the largest share in the Frozen French Fries market.
Leading players in the Frozen French Fries market include McCain Foods Ltd., Farm Frites International B.V., Aviko B.V., Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Kraft Heinz Company, and J.R. Simplot Company, among others.
Frozen French Fries market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2035.
Rising demand for convenient fast food and the expansion of quick-service restaurants are driving Frozen French Fries Market growth.