Dehydrated Vegetables Global Market Report 2024

The dehydrated vegetables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.78 billion in 2023 to $16.98 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The increase in the historical period can be credited to advancements in the convenience food sector, challenges related to seasonal availability, emphasis on reducing food waste, the global expansion of food supply chains, and the expansion of online retail channels.

The dehydrated vegetables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.98 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The forecasted growth is driven by the growing consumer preference for plant-based foods, heightened interest in sustainable agriculture, a focus on clean label products, and government initiatives advocating for dehydration. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period encompass advancements in dehydration technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, personalized blends and mixes, technological progress, and innovations in dehydrated snacks.

The anticipated growth in the dehydrated vegetable market is set to be propelled by the expanding fast-food sector. Fast foods, characterized as quick, convenient, and affordable alternatives to home-cooked meals, utilize dehydrated vegetables in the production of immediate ready-to-eat meals, condiments, and flavorings for various seasoning goods such as sausages, pickles, chutneys, and spices. For instance, according to a report by the Census and Statistics Department, a Hong Kong-based economic statistics provider, comparing the entire year of 2021 to 2020 revealed a significant increase in total receipts at Chinese and non-Chinese restaurants, as well as sales at fast food restaurants. This data supports the notion that the thriving fast-food sector is a driving force behind the growth of the dehydrated vegetable market.

The surge in demand for ready-to-eat food is also expected to contribute to the expansion of the dehydrated vegetables market. The growing preference for convenient and healthy food options, coupled with the desire for products with prolonged shelf life, has led to an uptick in the consumption of dehydrated vegetables across various culinary applications, including soups, stews, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. A survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in 2021 indicated that around 79% of Indian households opt for instant food due to time constraints. Similarly, in 2020, approximately 36% of Americans consumed ready-to-eat meals. Consequently, the rising demand for ready-to-eat food products is poised to drive the demand for the dehydrated vegetables market.

The dehydrated vegetable market is witnessing a significant trend towards technological advancements, with major companies in the industry actively developing innovative technologies to enhance their market positions. An illustrative example is EnWave Corporation, a Canada-based machinery industry corporation, which introduced the REVworx vacuum microwave toll manufacturing facility in March 2022. This facility boasts unique features that offer flexible production capabilities to address the growing demand for cutting-edge consumer products utilizing EnWave's patented technology. The REVworx is specifically designed to expedite time to market for new vacuum-microwave dried products, allowing businesses to showcase the advantages of utilizing REV technology.

Companies operating in the dehydrated vegetables market are strategically engaging in partnerships and collaborations to broaden their product portfolios and expand their geographic presence. A case in point is the partnership announced in September 2023 between Agri-Neo, a Canada-based leader in the pasteurization of low-moisture foods, and BCFoods. This collaboration aims to establish new safety standards for these products in the Chinese market, utilizing Agri-Neo's Neo-Pure pasteurization process, which can reduce pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli by 99.999% without compromising food quality. The partnership begins with dehydrated onions and is anticipated to extend the Neo-Pure Pasteurized (NPP) product portfolio in China.

In November 2022, Batory Foods, a US-based food ingredients distributor and solutions provider for sales and supply chain management, acquired DMH Ingredients, a food and beverage ingredients distributor, along with its sister company, Naturestock Foods, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to enhance and broaden Batory Foods' specialty ingredients portfolio, providing increased access to high-quality imports through DMH's established relationships. DMH Ingredients Inc., a US-based specialty food distributor, serves the food and pharmaceutical industries with quality ingredients.


Major companies operating in the dehydrated vegetables market report are Archer Daniels Midland Company, Nestle S.A., Merck KGaA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Kerry Group PLC, Koninklijke DSM N.V, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, Kemin Industries, SunOpta Inc., Van Drunen Farms, The Stahlbush Island Farms, Kalsec Inc., Mercer Foods LLC, Silva International Inc., Pacific Coast Fruit Company, Cayman Chemical Company, JDM Food Group Ltd., SensoryEffects Flavor Systems, Gold Coast Ingredients Inc., Kanegrade Ltd., Blue Ribbon Packing Co., BTSA Biotecnologías Siveele B.V., Handary S.A, Zhengzhou Bainafo Bioengineering Co. Ltd., Dumoco Co. Ltd., Chihon Biotechnology Co. Ltd., DMH Ingredients Inc., and Harmony House Foods Inc.

North America was the largest region in the dehydrated vegetable market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dehydrated vegetables market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dehydrated vegetables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Carrots, onions, potatoes, broccoli, beans, peas, cabbage, mushrooms, and tomatoes are the primary products of dehydrated vegetables. Properly sealed dehydrated carrots can be stored for up to a year and are lighter in weight than fresh carrots. Various drying technologies such as vacuum drying, air drying, spray drying, freeze drying, and drum drying are employed to transform vegetables into powders and granules, slices and cubes, minced and chopped, flakes, and other forms. These products are then distributed through different channels, including store-based retailing, hypermarkets or supermarkets, convenience stores, food and drink specialty stores, as well as online retail, catering to both commercial and household end-users.

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The dehydrated vegetable market consists of sales of squash, cucumbers, corn, peppers, Sauerkraut, and spinach. 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.