The global fruits and vegetables coating market size was valued at USD 805.27 Million in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 1.45 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the growing focus of vendors to increase the shell life of fruits and vegetables.
Fruits and vegetables have short shelf life due to their perishable nature. Insects, micro-organisms, and adverse harvesting conditions are the key factors that negatively impacts 30% fruits and vegetables during transport and preservation. Coating is an effective method to address the preservation issue faced across the globe.

Coating provides protective covering to fruits and vegetables. It is beneficial for both consumers and environment. Edible coating is used to improve the quality and shelf life of fruits and vegetables. It maintains texture, color, appearance, flavor, and ensures safety of them.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Increasing incidence of post-harvest losses is anticipated to propel the market growth.
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Growing government support is expected to act as a major driver for the growth of the market.
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Rising awareness about edible coatings is speculated to foster the growth of the market during the forecast period.
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High initial investment can restrain the market growth. However, the advent of latest technologies in manufacturing industries can create remunerative opportunities for new entrants and emerging players in the projected timeline.
Scope of the report
The report on the global fruits and vegetables coatings market includes an assessment of market, trends, segments, and regional market. Overview and dynamics are also included in report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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Global Fruits and Vegetables Coating Market - 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 (Wet Coating, Antigas Coating, and Ethylene Production Inhibits Coating) and Applications (Fruits and Vegetables)
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Regional Scope
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Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and 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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Apeel Technology Inc., Citracote (Pty) Ltd., Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd., D. Manoharlal (Shellac) Pvt. Ltd., Fomesa Fruitech SLU, John Bean Technologies Corp., Mantrose-Haeuser Co. Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., and UPL Ltd
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Global Fruits and Vegetables Material Market Segment Insights
Wet coating segment to hold a large market share
Based on types, the market is segmented into wet coating, antigas coating, and ethylene production inhibits coating. The wet coating segment is anticipated to account for a large market share during the forecast period. Increasing number of government initiatives to support farming is expected to driver the wet coating segment.
Fruits Segment to hold dominant market share
Based on applications, the global fruits and vegetables coatings market segmented into fruits and vegetables. The fruits segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. In 2020, the fruit segment accounted for more than 60% of the market share, in terms of revenue.

Asia Pacific to account a significant market share
Based on regions, the global fruits and vegetables coatings market is segregated into North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific is anticipated to account for a large market share during the forecast period.
Major agriculture-centric countries such as India and China are driving the regional market growth. Moreover, rising number of population and growing awareness about edible coatings are proliferating the growth of the market in the region.
Segments
The global fruits and vegetables coatings market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Wet Coating
- Antigas Coating
- Ethylene Production Inhibits Coating
Applications
Regions
- North America
- Latin America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Players
- Apeel Technology Inc.
- Citracote (Pty) Ltd.
- Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd.
- D. Manoharlal (Shellac) Pvt. Ltd.
- Fomesa Fruitech SLU
- John Bean Technologies Corp.
- Mantrose-Haeuser Co. Inc.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- UPL Ltd.
Competitive Landscape
Major players of the market are Apeel Technology Inc., Citracote (Pty) Ltd., Colin Campbell (Chemicals) Pty Ltd., D. Manoharlal (Shellac) Pvt. Ltd., Fomesa Fruitech SLU, John Bean Technologies Corp., Mantrose-Haeuser Co. Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., and UPL Ltd.
