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2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers
Market Size & Industry Statistics
The total U.S. industry market size for Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers:
Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders.
In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.
Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

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Market Forecast
Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

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Industry Insights
Major trends affect the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry include:- Increased demand for convenience foods
- Growth in online and e-commerce sales
- Expansion of health-conscious and organic product offerings
- Rise in urbanization and smaller household sizes
- Adoption of advanced freezing technologies
- Stringent food safety and quality regulations
- Impact of climate change on food supply chains
- Fluctuations in raw material costs
- Enhanced focus on sustainable and eco-friendly packaging
- Consumer preference shifts post-pandemic
Product & Services Breakdown
Research products and services in the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.Product Description | Number of Companies | Sales ($ millions) | Percent of Total Sales |
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Restaurant And Hotel Equipment And Supplies |
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Paper And Plastic Products |
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Packaged Frozen Food |
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Frozen Meals |
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Frozen Fish And Seafood Products |
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Frozen Vegetables |
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Frozen Fruits And Fruit Juices |
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Frozen Meat Products |
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Frozen Baked Goods |
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Other Frozen Foods, Excluding Frozen Dairy Products |
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Frozen Poultry Products |
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Dairy Products, Excluding Dried, Canned, Condensed, And Evaporated Dairy Products |
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Butter |
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Cheese |
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Milk And Cream, Excluding Raw Milk And Cream |
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Ice Cream And Other Frozen Dairy Products |
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Other Dairy Products |
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Yogurt |
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Eggs, Poultry, And Poultry Products, Excluding Canned And Frozen Poultry Products |
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Confectioneries, Including Candy, Nuts, Chips, And Popcorn |
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Fish And Seafood, Excluding Canned And Frozen Fish And Seafood |
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Fresh Meat And Meat Products |
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Beef Not Slaughtered On Location |
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Pork Not Slaughtered On Location |
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Sausage And Prepared Meats Not Made On Location |
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Other Meat And Meat Products, Including Bison, Venison, Deli (Sliced) Meats, And Edible Organs |
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Fresh Fruits And Vegetables |
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Coffee, Tea, And Powdered Drink Mixes |
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Bread, Baked Goods, And Baking Ingredients |
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Bread And Rolls |
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Cookies And Cakes |
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Cooking Oils And Margarine |
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Flour |
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Refined Sugar |
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Spices |
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Baking Mixes And Dough |
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Other Baked Goods, Including Crackers |
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Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food |
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Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fruits And Vegetables |
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Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Fish And Seafood |
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Pickles And Olives |
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Preserves, Jellies, Jams, Peanut Butter, And Honey |
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Sauces, Salad Dressing, Dips, And Vinegar |
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Condiments |
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Soup |
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Other Nonperishable (Canned And Packaged) Food, Including Nonperishable Poultry Products |
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Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Juices, And Nonalcoholic Beverages |
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Food And Beverage Basic Materials, Including Flavoring Extracts, Fruit Peel, Sausage Casings, Hop Extract, Malt, And Yeast |
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Grocery Specialties |
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Breakfast Cereals And Bars |
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Pasta |
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Rice |
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Other Grocery Specialties |
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Grains, Beans, And Seeds |
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Chemicals And Allied Products, Excluding Agricultural Chemicals, Plastics, Industrial And Natural Gases, Liquefied Petroleum (Lp |
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Miscellaneous Commodities |
U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State
Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.Industry Average | Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark) |
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Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.Profitability & Valuation Ratios | Industry Average |
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Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry is performing. | |
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues. |
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Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings). |
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Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets. |
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Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability. | |
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months. |
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Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories. |
Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators | Industry Average |
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Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented. | |
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections. |
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Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover |
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Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort. |
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Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue. |
Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees
Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
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Management Occupations | 9% | Order at top of page |
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Chief Executives | 0% | |||
General and Operations Managers | 4% | |||
Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% | |||
Sales and Related Occupations | 18% | |||
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 14% | |||
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 14% | |||
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 12% | |||
Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14% | |||
Production Occupations | 5% | |||
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 36% | |||
Motor Vehicle Operators | 15% | |||
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 15% | |||
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 8% | |||
Material Moving Workers | 19% | |||
Laborers and Material Movers | 17% | |||
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8% | |||
Stockers and Order Fillers | 7% |
Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]
The most influential companies in the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry and adjacent sectors:Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry |
Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries |
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry. |
Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Packaged Frozen Food Merchant Wholesalers industry. |
Latest Industry News
- These 5 Foods Are Always Marked Up — Here’s What To Buy Instead, According to Experts - GOBankingRates talked to experts to find out what food items are always marked up and how you can avoid them while still getting what you want. Find out more. (07/10/2025)
- Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience - Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware. (07/09/2025)
- These new upscale organic french fries are grown, cooked and packaged in Erie County - Folkland Foods organic french fries, grown and produced in Waterford Township, Pennsylvania, are now available in Giant Eagle stores. The Troyer family farm, which produces the fries, recently received a $3 million state grant for a new production facility. (07/07/2025)
- Iconic canned food company files for bankruptcy - NEW YORK — Del Monte Foods, the company known for stocking American pantries with canned fruits and vegetables for generations, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 138-year-old company cited more than $1 billion in liabilities in a court filing this week. (07/03/2025)
- Frozen Food Supplier Williams Distributor Goes Private - Based in Washington, Williams Distributor is a family-owned supplier of food products, including ice cream, frozen pizza and other frozen foods. (06/30/2025)
- Nissin Foods adds frozen product line - Nissin Foods is launching Kanzen Meal, a line of frozen meals. The nutrient-dense meals are available in fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti Bolognese and shrimp teriyaki. The meals offer 23 grams of protein, (06/27/2025)
- “India among top five markets for packaged food” - India is one of the top five markets for packaged food in the world and the second-largest in Asia with a sales volume of 34 million tonne in 2015. The British market research company Euromonitor International expects that the total sales of packaged food will increase by roughly seven per cent annually within the next five years. (06/18/2025)
- TSA warns passengers of little-known food and drink rules - Finally exhausted of reminding unruly and unaware passengers to throw away full water bottles and dispose of certain snacks — TSA is putting an end to airport anxiety by specifying which food ... (06/11/2025)
- Todd Stillwell joins Dole Packaged Foods - WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF. — Dole Packaged Foods, LLC has named Todd Stillwell as its vice president, supply chain and manufacturing. Stillwell will oversee the company’s supply chain in the US market, drive operational excellence and implement new processes to streamline the business delivery function. (05/21/2025)
- Dole Packaged Foods Appoints New VP of Supply Chain and Manufacturing - Todd Stillwell joins the company to oversee supply chain and the frozen manufacturing departments in the U.S. market. (05/20/2025)

