The Middle East and Africa Freeze-dried Food Market size was valued at USD XX Billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD XX Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.19% during the forecast period, 2023 – 2031. The growth of the market is attributed to growing market for instant foods such as instant soups and instant meals.
Freeze drying is a technique of dehydrating and freezing perishable materials in order to preserve or extend their shelf life, particularly food items. The procedure entails removing moisture from the items, freezing them, and then sealing them in an airtight container or package while keeping their nutritious characteristics intact.
With the removal and freezing, the items become lightweight and compact, making transportation and handling easier. Even after rehydration, freeze-dried food can retain its original textures and sensory qualities. It is a relatively new method in the food business. The freeze-dried products market is being boosted by the expanding preserved food market and advancements in the packaging sector.
Middle East and Africa Freeze-dried Food Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- Growing demand for easy, convenient, and portable food products are driving the Middle East and Africa freeze-dried food market growth.
- Rising demand of seasonal food products across the year is boosting the market expansion.
- Implementing innovative fruits preservation technologies is anticipated to fuel the market growth over the forecast period.
- The prevalence of other drying techniques such as spray drying and fluid bed drying can restrain the market growth.
- Growing technological advancements and increased manufacturer expenditure in R&D activities can generate major opportunities during the forecast period.
Scope of Middle East and Africa Freeze-dried Food Market Report
The report on the Middle East and Africa freeze-dried food market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
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Details
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Report Title
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Freeze-dried Food Market - Middle East and Africa Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Types (Freeze-dried Vegetables, Freeze-dried Fruits, Freeze-dried Beverages [Freeze-dried Coffee & Tea, and Others], Freeze-dried Meat & Seafood, Freeze-dried Dairy Products, and Prepared Food), Distribution Channels (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Online Retail, Convenience Stores, Specialist Retailers, and Others)
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Geographical Scope
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South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Middle East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Paradise Fruits; Nestlé; Harmony House Foods, Inc.; Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.; and Expedition Foods Limited
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Middle East and Africa Freeze-dried Food Market Segment Insights
Types Segment Analysis
Based on types, the market is divided into freeze-dried vegetables, freeze-dried fruits, freeze-dried beverages, freeze-dried meat & seafood, freeze-dried dairy products, and prepared food. The freeze-dried beverages segment is further classified as freeze-dried coffee & tea and others. The freeze-dried vegetables segment is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to the huge demand for solutions to increase the shelf-life of food products.
Distribution Channels Segment Analysis
On the basis of distribution channels, the market is segregated into supermarkets/hypermarkets, online retail, convenience stores, specialist retailers, and others. The online Retail segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period due to an increase in consumer preference for online shopping and easy access. The widespread COVID-19 pandemic has spurred the growth of the online retail segment.
Geographic Analysis
In terms of geography, the Middle East and Africa freeze-dried food market is classified as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Middle East & Africa. South Africa is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the projected period due to the presence of large freeze-dried fruit market along with a wide range of applications in the meat and beverage industry.
However, Saudi Arabia is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to rising consumer income and growing preference for freeze-dried vegetables and fruits.
Segments
The Middle East and Africa freeze-dried food market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Freeze-dried Vegetables
- Freeze-dried Fruits
- Freeze-dried Beverages
- Freeze-dried Coffee & Tea
- Others
- Freeze-dried Meat & Seafood
- Freeze-dried Dairy Products
- Prepared Food
Distribution Channels
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Online Retail
- Convenience Stores
- Specialist Retailers
- Others
Geography
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Key Players
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the Middle East and Africa freeze-dried food market are Paradise Fruits; Nestlé; Harmony House Foods, Inc.; Asahi Group Holdings, Ltd.; and Expedition Foods Limited.
