Mushroom Market Report 2026

The mushroom market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $73.14 billion in 2025 to $79.83 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumption of mushrooms in traditional cuisines, expansion of small-scale mushroom farming, increased utilization in food processing, availability of low-cost cultivation inputs, growing awareness of mushrooms’ nutritional value.

The mushroom market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $117.11 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional foods, expansion of indoor vertical mushroom farms, rising use of mushrooms in nutraceuticals, growth of export-oriented mushroom production, rising preference for organic and specialty mushrooms. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for nutrient-rich and medicinal mushrooms, expansion of commercial cultivation using controlled environments, increasing adoption of advanced growing substrates, growth in ready-to-eat and processed mushroom products, rising popularity of exotic and premium mushroom varieties.

The increasing demand for a vegan diet is expected to drive the growth of the mushroom market. A vegan or plant-based diet eliminates all animal products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. As more consumers shift toward vegan diets for health, animal welfare, and environmental reasons, mushroom consumption is rising. For example, in May 2024, the Plant Based Foods Association, a U.S.-based trade association, reported that U.S. e-commerce sales of plant-based foods reached $394 million in 2023, growing 16.4% annually with a 6.8% online market share, while 62% of households purchased plant-based products and 81% repurchased. Thus, the increasing demand for a vegan diet is driving the mushroom market.

Companies operating in the market are directing their efforts towards investing in advanced technology to enhance production efficiency and competitiveness. In 2023, the BioInnovation Lab at Kennesaw State University’s College of Science and Mathematics introduced MycoLogic, an automated mushroom product technology. MycoLogic enables farmers to cultivate a higher quantity and superior quality of specialty mushrooms in specially equipped 40-foot shipping containers optimized for growth conditions.

In October 2024, Highline Mushrooms, a Canada-based mushroom production company, announced a partnership with Christiaens Group, a Netherlands-based mushroom cultivation technology firm. This collaboration aims to optimize farming practices and enhance sustainability in mushroom cultivation. Together, they will focus on creating a modern and efficient farming environment by leveraging advanced technologies and innovative practices to improve mushroom production. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing efficiency while addressing sustainability challenges in the mushroom farming industry.

Major companies operating in the mushroom market are Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd, Monterey Mushrooms Inc, Giorgio Fresh Co, South Mill Champs, Costa Group Holdings Limited, Bonduelle Group, Greenyard NV, Scelta Mushroom BV, Drinkwater Mushrooms Ltd, Fresh Lawn Mushroom Pvt. Ltd, Chenab Impex Pvt. Ltd, Nuvedo Labs Pvt Ltd, Shanghai Finc Bio-Tech Inc, Fujian Junyuan Food Co Ltd, White Prince Mushrooms, Agro Dutch Industries Ltd, Kawayo Green Farm, Weikfiield Foods Pvt Ltd, Okechamp SA, CMP Mushrooms, Hughes Group, Nasza Chata, Carleton Mushroom Farms Ltd, Enviro Mushroom Farm Inc, F & A Veggy-Symphony, Highline Mushrooms, Phillips Mushroom Farms, Mushroom King Farm, Kitchen Pride Mushroom Farms, Corporacion Euro Caribe Andina, Brasil Global Trade, Shitakeiroscia Family Brazilian Farm, Natural Cogumelos, Ting Industria E Comercio Ltda, Mn Propolis Industria Comercio E Exportacao Ltda, Alejandro Varela, DF NATURAL, Huerta Dona Elvira, Amoro farm, Kinoko Mushroom Farms, Champignon Farm, Tekoa Farms, Eco Fresh, Below Farm, Kinoko Farms, Highveld Mushrooms, African Mushroom Growers, Medallion Mushrooms, Country Mushrooms Ltd, Denny Mushroom, Mushroom Guru, Mushroom Network, Soko Mushrooms.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on agricultural inputs, packaging materials, and imported mushroom varieties are elevating production and distribution costs in the mushroom market, particularly affecting processed, dried, and canned mushroom segments across Asia-Pacific and Europe. These tariffs influence supply chain pricing and reduce competitiveness of imported products. However, they may also encourage domestic cultivation, stimulate investments in controlled-environment farms, and strengthen local value-added production, offering long-term benefits despite short-term disruptions.

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A mushroom is a reproductive structure formed by certain fungi, resembling a plant's fruit in some aspects. However, instead of producing seeds, it generates millions of tiny spores that develop in the pores or gills situated beneath the top of the mushroom. It is a complex, large, fleshy fruiting body of a fungus, typically a basidiomycete, consisting of a stalk supporting a pileus.

The primary types of mushrooms include button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, and others. Button mushrooms are gilled fungi that naturally occur in Europe and North America. They are generally rich in minerals and vitamins, with a notable content of potassium and vitamin B. Mushrooms are available in various forms, including fresh, frozen, dried, and canned, and are sold through diverse distribution channels such as hypermarkets and supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, and online sales channels. Mushrooms find applications in various sectors, including food processing, retail outlets, food services, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mushroom market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the mushroom market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mushroom market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mushroom market consists of sales of volva, mycelium, and hyphae. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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