Segments - Dried Berries Market by Type (Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, and Others), Nature (Organic and Conventional), Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global dried berries market size was USD XX Bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD XX Bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during 2023–2031. Growing awareness regarding the health benefits of consuming dried berries is likely to propel the market.
Dried Berries are small size fruits, which majority of the water content has been removed to increase its shelf life. It is also known as dehydrated berries. The water content can be removed either naturally or by means of heat through sun drying or specialized dryers.
Dried berries are loaded with antioxidants and high fiber, which offer several health benefits. It helps to reduces the risk of chronic diseases, lower cholesterol levels, improve blood sugar, fight inflammation, and improve skin. It is widely used in the preparation of cereals & snack bars, yogurts, biscuits, and cakes.
The COVID-19 pandemic moderately impacted on the market. The market growth increased due to the rising adoption of dry fruits to boost the immune system. However, government-imposed restrictions on import & export activities, which created challenges and disrupted the overall supply chain of market.
Growing adoption of organic dry fruit snacks is a major market trend. Dried berries are considered to be superfoods, as they are highly rich in minerals, iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, potassium, and soluble dietary fibers. Thus, consumers around the globe highly preferring dry fruits as a healthy snack.
Several health benefits offered by dried berries is a major factor driving the market during the forecast period. Dried berries are helps to combat heart diseases, obesity, and other diseases. Dried berries are rich in antioxidants, which help to boost the immune system. However, several studies suggest that antioxidant minimize the risk of developing chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, Alzheimer’s disease. Increasing demand for nutritious packaged food is likely to propel the market.
Rising adoption as an exotic flavor in bakery, dairy, and confectionary products is projected to drive the market in the coming years. Dried berries are widely used as a flavor to enhance the taste. Thus, it is used in cereals, baby foods, ice creams, protein bars, and chocolates. Furthermore, increasing health awareness regarding the consumption of dried berries accelerates the market.
Increasing usage of dried berries as a food inclusion is anticipated to boost the market. Adding food inclusion to the product enhances its taste and nutritional value. For instance, on February 8, 2016, Cadbury Dairy Milk launched Medley Bar with the inclusion of dried raspberries, choco chips, and hazelnuts.
Dried berries contain five times more sugar content and calories compared to fresh berries, which acts as a major restraining factor. However, fruits with high amount of sugar become unsuitable for people with diabetes, as it may increase the sugar level.
High cost of dried berries is expected to hinder the market. Dried berries require careful and quality packing to maintain the shelf life, which further increases their price. Moreover, sometimes Sulphur dioxide is used to process dried berries, which can increase the risk of asthma among allergic people.
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Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Dried Berries Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Grapes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, and Others), Nature (Organic and Conventional), and Application (Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Personal Care, and Others) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Dole Plc; Arimex; Del Monte Foods, Inc; Lion Raisins; Mariani Co. & WorldPantry.com® LLC; NationalRaisin Company; Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; SUNBEAM FOODS; Sun-Maid Growers of California; and Sunsweet International |
Based on type, the dried berries market is fragmented into grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, and others. The blueberries segment is expected to register a robust growth rate in the coming years, due to the growing demand for antioxidant-rich food products. Dried blueberries offer high antioxidant, manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C content compared to fresh blueberries. It also contains dietary fiber that helps in the smooth functioning of the digestive system.
The strawberries segment is anticipated to expand at a significant pace during the projection period, owing to the rising acceptance in skincare products. Strawberries are excellent in skin whitening. Thus, it is widely used in facial cream and lip care. On the other hand, the grapes segment is projected to grow at a rapid pace, due to the rising adoption of raisins in the preparation of ice cream and desserts.
On the basis of nature, the market is bifurcated into organic and conventional. The organic segment is estimated to expand at a high CAGR during the assessment period, due to the growing consumption of natural and minimally processed food. Organically grown berries are more nutritious compared to conventionally grown. Increasing demand for natural and preservative-free ingredients are likely to contribute to segment growth.
The conventional segment is anticipated to grow at a significant pace in the coming years owing to the ease of cultivation and low cost. Conventionally grown berries contain low sugar than organic berries. Furthermore, it requires less investment, which makes it preferable among small-scale farmers.
Based on application, the market is segregated into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics & personal care, and others. The food & beverages segment is projected to hold a key share of the market during the forecast period, owing to the rising demand for healthy snacks. Dried berries are widely used in the manufacturing of baby foods, cereals, snack bars, chocolates, ice-creams, and cookies. Rapid expansion of bakeries in the developing countries and the growing demand for flavored bakery products are likely to boost the segment.
The cosmetic & personal care segment is expected to expand at a high CAGR in the coming years, due to the rising adoption of strawberries and raspberries in cream and facewash owing to its whitening properties. However, dried berries reduce the skin aging. The segment growth is further attributed to the rising disposable income of the consumers.
In terms of region, the global dried berries market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate the market during the projection period, owing to the rising health-conscious population. The regional market growth is further attributed to the growing demand for dry fruits among population along with the increasing consumers’ disposable income.
The market in North America is projected to grow at a considerable CAGR during the assessment period, due to the presence of large-scale production of blueberries. Increasing adoption of healthy and fruit-based snacks and the rising disposable income of consumers are further likely to drive the market in the region.
The dried berries market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global dried berries market are Dole Plc; Arimex; Del Monte Foods, Inc; Lion Raisins; Mariani Co. & WorldPantry.com® LLC; NationalRaisin Company; Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.; SUNBEAM FOODS; Sun-Maid Growers of California; and Sunsweet International. Some of these companies are highly engaged to develop dried berries-based products to meet the overall growing demand worldwide. For instance,