Processing Strawberry Market Report 2026

The processing strawberry market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $105.52 billion in 2025 to $117.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in commercial strawberry cultivation, early demand for canned and frozen strawberries, increased reliance on manual sorting and grading, growing use of thermal processing methods, expansion of bakery and confectionery applications.

The processing strawberry market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $167.24 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in freeze-drying and dehydration technologies, rising demand for clean-label strawberry products, increased use of automated food processing equipment, expansion of online retail demand for fruit ingredients, growth in ready-to-eat and convenience food sectors. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of automated sorting and grading systems, increasing use of advanced freezing and preservation technologies, rising demand for high-quality processed strawberry formats, expansion of value-added strawberry product innovation, increasing preference for consistent and shelf-stable strawberry ingredients.

The increasing demand for processed foods is expected to drive the growth of the processing strawberry market in the coming years. Processed foods refer to food items that have been modified from their natural state through methods such as cooking, freezing, canning, or packaging. The growing demand for processed foods is fueled by convenience, shifting lifestyles, and rising urbanization. Processing strawberries is crucial for producing a variety of processed food products that provide consumers with convenience, versatility, and enhanced flavor, while also supporting the sustainability and profitability of the strawberry industry. For example, in October 2025, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, a U.S.-based government department, China ranked as the world’s second-largest food importer in 2024, with imports valued at $197 billion, much of which supported the food processing industry. The sector grew by 2.2%, reaching a total value of $1.26 trillion in 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand for processed foods is contributing to the growth of the processing strawberry market.

Leading companies in the processed strawberry market are increasingly adopting sustainable farming practices, such as vertical farming, to overcome challenges like limited agricultural land, water shortages, and environmental impacts. Vertical farming involves growing crops in stacked layers, which helps minimize land use and enhances resource efficiency. For example, in June 2024, Oishii, a US-based indoor vertical strawberry farming company, opened Amatelas Farm, a 237,500-square-foot vertical strawberry facility. This state-of-the-art farm employs nearly 50 AI-driven robots to optimize growing conditions and relies primarily on energy from a 50-acre solar field. It produces 20 times more strawberries than traditional farms, using 95% less water and completely eliminating the need for pesticides. With year-round production, the farm ensures a steady supply, irrespective of external climate factors, while addressing sustainability and supply chain concerns.

In February 2024, Driscoll's, a leading US-based provider of fresh strawberries and berries, made a strategic acquisition of Costa Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Driscoll's position in the global fresh produce market and expands its production and grower network. Costa Group, an Australia-based horticultural company, is involved in the production and processing of strawberries, aligning with Driscoll's strategic focus on strengthening its presence and capabilities in the processing strawberry market.

Major companies operating in the processing strawberry market are J.R. Simplot Company, Dole plc, Greenyard NV, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Ardo NV, Keelings, Hortifrut S.A., T&G Global Limited, Wish Farms Inc., Goknur Gida, Driscoll’s Inc., Mirak Group, Red Sun Farms, Rainier Fruit Company, Scenic Fruit Company, California Giant Berry Farms, Sun Belle Inc., Red Blossom Strawberry Nursery, Bobalu Berries, Well Pict Berries Inc., Naturipe Farms, Berry Global Partners, MBG Marketing, Earthbound Farm, Sunrise Growers.

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 imported processing equipment, packaging materials, and cold-chain components have increased production costs in the strawberry processing industry, particularly affecting freeze-dried, canned, and puree segments across regions heavily dependent on imported machinery such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs also impact pricing and supply stability within food service and industrial processing applications. However, they encourage domestic manufacturing expansion, drive innovation in packaging efficiency, and support supply chain localization, offering some long-term competitive advantages for regional producers.

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Processing strawberries involves a series of steps and techniques aimed at transforming fresh strawberries into diverse products, extending their shelf life, preserving their quality, or preparing them for various applications. These steps may include receiving, grading, sorting, slicing, applying heat or freezing, and reprocessing previously processed strawberries into retail-packed frozen varieties.

Key types of processed strawberry products include dried strawberries, strawberry tarts, freeze-dried strawberries, canned strawberries, strawberry jam, strawberry puree, and others. Dried strawberries, for instance, are dehydrated versions of fresh strawberries, retaining their flavor and nutritional content in a shelf-stable form. These processed strawberry products find applications across various sectors such as online sales, offline retail, food service, and food processing industries. They are distributed through multiple channels, including supermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, and online retail platforms.North America was the largest region in the processing Strawberry market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the processing strawberry market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the processing strawberry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The processing strawberry market consists of sales of washing and cleaning machines, sorting machines, hulling machines, slicing or dicing machines, pulping or pureeing machines, packaging machineries, storage and refrigeration systems, and quality control devices. 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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