US Canned Food Shipments to Approach $57 Billion in 2021

Many consumers are opting to accent their food with condiments such as harissa, gochujang, sambal oelek, and sriracha

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Mar 10, 2017, 11:12 ET

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- US shipments of canned foods are forecast to total $56.8 billion in 2021, representing annual growth of 2.0%, according to Canned Foods: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Advances will stem from population and income growth in domestic and export markets. Increasing levels of disposable personal income will support consumer spending on premium canned goods that offer high-quality food in a convenient format. The food service industry's reliance on canned food items will represent an additional driver of growth. However, the perception among many consumers that fresh food is healthier than canned food will continue to restrain demand for and corresponding industry production of the latter.

Shipments of canned dressings and sauces are forecast to reach $17.6 billion in 2021, representing annual gains of 1.5%. The ubiquity of these products in various meals will support sales. Premium products, including those with organic ingredients, will also help to boost growth.

Another trend expected to drive sales in this segment is the growing popularity of condiments borrowed from or inspired by international cuisine. Instead of traditionally flavored ketchup and mayonnaise, many consumers are opting to accent their food with condiments such as harissa, gochujang, sambal oelek, and sriracha. Once largely relegated to specialty stores, many of these products are now broadly available for purchase in mainstream retail outlets and as a condiment choice in restaurants.

This report forecasts US canned food shipments in US dollars at the manufacturers' level to 2021. Total shipments are segmented by product in terms of:

dressings and sauces
fruits and vegetables
dog and cat food
meat, poultry, and seafood
soups and stews
other products such as canned baby food and peanut butter.

More information about the report is available at https://www.freedoniafocusreports.com/Canned-Foods-United-States-10693802/

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