Global Air Dried Vegetables Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Air Dried Vegetables Market Outlook

The global air dried vegetables market size reached approximately USD 100.22 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 145.28 billion by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Air dried vegetables, also known as dehydrated vegetables, refer to vegetables that have been subjected to heat, resulting in the evaporation of water. The resulting product has reduced size and increased crunchiness, toughness, and brittleness. Some of the commonly air dried vegetables include broccoli, tomatoes, peas, and carrots, among others.

• Rising preference for ready to eat and easy to prepare food products due to increasing lifestyle complexities and hectic work schedules is aiding the air dried vegetables market growth. These vegetables are best used as ingredients in stews, soups, sauces, and casseroles. The utilisation of drying techniques removes the moisture from the vegetables, prolonging their shelf life.

• The increasing awareness about the various health benefits associated with the consumption of air dried vegetables is bolstering the product demand and supporting the market expansion. The naturally low-fat content and high fibre content of these vegetables makes them suitable for snacking.

• The expansion of the food service sector is providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market. Various hotels and restaurants, among other eating and dining establishments prefer using air dried vegetables for the preparation of different dishes as the dehydration preserves the available nutrients and aids in the removal of water content, resulting in a concentrated source of antioxidants, vitamins, fibres, and minerals, among others.

Global Air Dried Vegetables Market Analysis

On the basis of type, the market is divided into tomatoes, peas, broccoli, mushroom, beans, carrots, potatoes, onions, and cabbage, among others. Based on form, the market is segregated into flakes, slice, blocks, powder, minced, and chopped, among others.

On the basis of end-use, the market is classified into food manufacturer, retail sectors, and food service. Based on region, the air dried vegetables market segmentation includes North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Saraf Foods Ltd. 

• Richfield

• Berrifine A/S 

• BC Foods

• Silva International 

• Suszarnia Warzyw Jaworski Spolka Akcyjna Spolka Komandytowa 

• Maharaja Dehydration Pvt. Ltd.

• R. Steinicke GmbH 

• Others

Market Share by Types

Dried beans are expected to account for a significant air dried vegetables market share owing to the presence of two to three times more protein in them as compared to cereals. The lipid content of the beans is significantly low, and they are a good source of complex carbohydrates such as fibre. The increased demand for baked goods prepared using bean flour and the expansion of the food processing sector are aiding the segment growth.

Market Share by Region

North America is anticipated to account for a significant share of the market over the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to increased prioritisation of health and preference for durable and convenient food choices. The increasing consumer awareness about the various nutritional benefits associated with dried vegetables is bolstering the air dried vegetables market demand. Increased product placement across large retail chains including Target and Walmart in the United States and Canada is further aiding the market expansion in North America.

Competitive Landscape

Saraf Foods Ltd., headquartered in Gujarat, India, is one of the leading food and beverage manufacturing companies that is dedicated towards creating value for resources, society, and customers. The company is known for consistently delivering high quality products at competitive prices.

Berrifine A/S is a food and beverage manufacturing company that specialises in delivering and producing conventional and organic fruit and vegetable based raw materials in various regions around the globe. The company uses state of the art processing techniques to ensure that their products meet the highest standards of excellence.

BC Foods is one of the leading food suppliers specialising in freeze dried vegetables, custom seasoning and blends, citrus peels and spices, and dehydrated vegetables. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in California, United States.

Other air dried vegetables market key players include Richfield, Silva International, Suszarnia Warzyw Jaworski Spolka Akcyjna Spolka Komandytowa, Maharaja Dehydration Pvt. Ltd., and R. Steinicke GmbH, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report