Food Thermos Market

Global Food Thermos Market Snapshot

The global food thermos market is estimated at USD 1.9 Billion in 2022 and is forecast to surpass USD 3.6 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2022 to 2032.

Report Attributes	Details
Base Year Value (2021A)	USD 1.8 Billion
Estimated Year Value (2022E)	USD 1.9 Billion
Projected Year Value (2032F)	USD 3.6 Billion
Global Growth Rate (2022-2032)	CAGR 6.7%
North America Market Share in 2021	~34%
North America Growth Rate (2022-2032)	CAGR ~6.9%
Collective Value Share (US, China, India) 2022: Top 3 Countries	~47%
Top 5 Companies Market Share in 2021	~23%
Key Companies Profiled	Jaypee Plus Tupperware Milton Thermos MIRA Brands Inc. Simple Modern Energify DaCool Zojirushi Other Market Players

The global food thermos market is likely to create an absolute dollar opportunity of USD 1.7 Billion by the end of 2032. The global food thermos market holds ~4% of the global insulation products market.

2017-2021 Global Food Thermos Market Outlook in Comparison to 2022-2032 Growth Forecast

Growing economically active population has been escalating the demand for several commodities that eases consumers’ stay in the office. Food thermos being one such commodity, their demand have been observed to multiply at a significant pace in the recent past.

The surge in demand for food thermos led their manufacturers to categorically target their consumers, which can be seen in the evolution of an array of products with multiple functionalities.

North America and Europe together comprises over half of the global food thermos demand, while owing to the surge in the middle-income group in the developing regions of Asia and Africa, several manufacturers have expanded their distribution capabilities in selective countries in these regions. With the present set of trends and rising consumer confidence, the demand for food thermos is expected to further swell during the forecast period.

Fact.MR projects the food thermos market is expected to witness exhibiting growth at 6.7% CAGR during 2022 and 2032 in comparison to a CAGR of 4.7% with which it grew from 2017 and 2021.

Differentiated Offerings for Various Consumer Groups Bolstering the Demand for Food Thermos

The consumers of food thermos consider several parameters while choosing a brand. The food thermos manufacturers have categorically aligned their portfolio to include products in various sizes, heat retention capability, material used, durability and price range to suit all strata of consumers. This has enabled the consumers to find food thermos based on their requirement and affordability. Steel food thermos are being preferred by most of the consumers, though the consumers are also showing interest towards other materials.

The aesthetics associated with food thermos has been observed to be a key differentiator, and with this the manufacturers are also able to charge higher than the plain variants. Large labor force with up-scaling spending capability holds significant opportunity in terms of unaddressed demand.

According to the United Nations, the global labor force comprised 3.5 billion people in 2018. Of this population, 3.3 billion were employed. With the growth in global GDP, the wages of employees have also surged, which has been encouraging them to elevate their lifestyle. Besides, as food thermos are becoming more mainstream product, their availability near to the consumers has also grown.

This has further diminished the demand supply time lag. Social media has been observed as one of the silent drivers for food thermos market. Consumers are flaunting their lifestyle they carry, to their virtual social-spaces, which has triggered the demand for several utility products including food thermos. Several consumers also own more than one food thermos to showcase their elevated social status.

Availability of Inferior Quality Food Thermos though with Good Aesthetics Hurting Consumer Sentiments

In the recent past, several new entrants with low economies of scale and low capital have entered the market with inferior quality food thermos. Such food thermos have low insulation levels, though they looks are appealing to the consumers.

The advent of inferior food thermos, especially in the developing markets have led to the erosion in consumer confidence, and are thereby hindering the market growth to some extent. Several new entrants are also creating a look-alike food thermos, replicating the established brands. This also impacts the early footprint of international brands in the emerging markets.

Surge in Online Retail Presence of Food Thermos Brands Strengthening their reach in Consumer Clusters

Food thermos is available through multiple distribution channels, including convenience stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets, utensil stores and online retail among others. The expansion of online retail has not only made the food thermos products nearer to the consumer, but have also empowered them to compare prices between brands and avail additional discounts. This has augmented the consumers’ propensity to purchase food thermos.

The manufacturers in the food thermos market have showcased their products in two main product types, standard and leak proof. As observed, some of the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have shown to claim their food thermos as leak proof. The food thermos manufacturers offer their products in a variety of volume sizes ranging from less than 15oz, 15 to 30oz and more than 30oz.

Innovation to Lead the Food Thermos Manufacturers to New Levels

Milton is one of the leading players in the food thermos market. The company has brought multiple changes to its food thermos owing to the evolving consumer needs. Electric tiffin is one of the innovations in the food thermos market which received well with the client and soon generated significant shelf space for itself. The electric variant of food thermos have the capability of heating food in a short span of time. The innovations are also being replicated among the competitors though with a degree of differentiation.

Competitive Landscape: Top Companies in Food Thermos Market

The global food thermos market is highly fragmented and competitive owing to the existence of many domestic and regional players. Various marketing strategies are adopted by key players such as mergers and acquisitions, expansions, collaborations and partnerships.

Also, new product development as a strategic approach is adopted by the leading companies to upscale their market presence among consumers. These strategies have resulted in the growth of food thermos.

Fact.MR has provided detailed information about price points of key manufacturers in food thermos market positioned across regions, sales growth, production capacity, and speculative technological expansion in the recently published report.

For instance:

• Milton Industries in 2022 announced the acquisition of Global-Flex. This acquisition will expand the geographic presence and product offering of the company in coming years

Global Food Thermos Market by Category

• By Product Type, Global Food Thermos Market is segmented as:

  • Conventional
  • Leak-proof

• By Material Type, Global Food Thermos Market is segmented as:

  • Stainless Steel
  • Plastics
  • Others

• By Product Volume, Global Food Thermos Market is segmented as:

  • Less than 15 oz.
  • 15 to 30 oz.
  • More than 30 oz.

• By Distribution Channel, Global Food Thermos Market is segmented as:

  • Online Distribution Channel
  • Offline Distribution Channel
    • Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
    • Departmental Stores
    • Other Distribution Channel

• By Region, Global Food Thermos Market is segmented as:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia & Oceania
  • MEA