Concise Analysis of the International Processed Seafood & Seafood Processing Equipment Market - Forecasts to 2018

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Apr 25, 2014, 07:30 ET

DUBLIN, April 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Dublin - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ntddjf/processed_seafood) has announced the addition of the "Processed Seafood & Seafood Processing Equipment Market by Types, Product Types, Equipment Types & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering.

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The process of freezing is considered as a major method for processing seafood. The processing method of seafood differs from country to country and even from region to region also. The major driving factor of the processed seafood market is the changing lifestyle and demographics of the seafood consumers all over the world. People have become more inclined to the consumption of products that provide them with health benefits.

This report estimates the market size of the processed seafood market in terms of value. Fish, molluscs and crustaceans are the major types of seafood. Frozen products, dried products, smoked, canned and surimi form the chief product types of the processed seafood. In terms of geography, North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World (ROW), represents the major segments. With the rising keenness for value-added seafood products, the market is likely to observe significant growth in the future.

Seafood processing equipment is a very important section of the processed seafood market.The various equipment assists in the production of good quality of processed seafood products for improved taste and longer shelf-life. Proper practice of these processing equipment helps to deliver better taste, color, and also increases the shelf life of the products. With many advancements in the technology and innovation, the seafood processing equipment is set to exhibit rapid gains in the near future.

The companies that enjoy substantial market share for processed seafood are Thai Union Frozen Products (Thailand), Marine Harvest ASA (Norway), Grupo Pescanova (Spain), and others.Theseafood processing equipment companies that have major market shares are Marel (Iceland), GEA (Germany), Manitowoc Company, Inc. (U.S.), and others.. The existing dominant players are leveraging their innovative capabilities and customer relations to increase acceptance by major industry players.

The global processed seafood market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2013 to 2018. The figure above shows the growth trend of the processed seafood market size of various regions for the period under consideration. Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the market and is estimated to grow at a modest pace. Europe falls on the second position, followed by the ROW segment.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Executive Summary

3 Premium Insights: Processed Seafood & Seafood Processing Equipment Market

4 Market Overview: Processed Seafood

5 Seafood Processing Equipment, Market Overview

6 Processed Seafood Market, By Type

7 Processed Seafood Market, By Product

8 Processed Seafood Market, By Geography

9 Seafood Processing Equipment Market, By Type

10 Seafood Processing Equipment Market, By Geography

11 Processed Seafood: Competitive Landscape

12 Processed Seafood: Company Profiles

13 Sea Food Processing Equipment: Competitive Landscape

14 Sea Food Processing Equipment: Company Profiles

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