The global microwave market size is calculated at USD 8,670 million in 2024 and is predicted to reach around USD 12,960 million by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2024 to 2034.
The microwave market is expanding due to various reasons such as increasing demand for frozen and ready to eat food, increasing urbanization and rise in standard of living across the globe, growth of the food processing and food service industry. The microwave uses electromagnetic radiation for heating and cooking and heats food efficiently with safe radiation. Microwaves are popular for reheating pre-cooked food. Also, growing sales of smart kitchen appliances is the key factor boosting markets growth. Increasing adoption of modern and contemporary kitchen equipment is promoting growth in the market.
Also, increased spending on smart kitchen appliances is increasing, key players are also focusing on product launches and the integration of advanced technologies in cooking gadgets to boost the microwave market. However, high power consumption is expected to become a major restraining factor for the global microwave market. Although, the rising trend of connectivity between home appliances and innovations like inverter-based microwave ovens is anticipated to create lucrative opportunity for the market. Also, the robust growth of the hospitality sector and rising catering contracts for large-scale functions and social gatherings are also expected to drive the market further.