Fruit Cultivation Market Report 2026

The fruit cultivation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.18 billion in 2025 to $6.61 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased demand for fresh fruits, adoption of traditional farming methods, regional climatic suitability, government subsidies for fruit farmers, growth in local consumption.

The fruit cultivation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI in farming, expansion of organic fruit markets, development of high-yield fruit varieties, adoption of smart irrigation systems, rising demand for processed fruit products. Major trends in the forecast period include precision agriculture technologies, smart irrigation & water management, automated pest & disease monitoring, yield prediction & crop analytics, farm-to-consumer traceability.

Awareness about the importance of a healthy diet is expected to drive the growth of the fruit cultivation market. This awareness has increased due to rising health concerns such as obesity and chronic diseases, along with greater access to nutritional information that emphasizes long-term well-being. Incorporating fruit cultivation into a healthy diet ensures the availability of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health and help prevent chronic illnesses. Fruits also provide dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes satiety. For example, in March 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an Italy-based international organization, reported that global apple production rose from 86.1 million metric tons in 2022 to 89.3 million metric tons in 2023, marking a 3.7% increase in the supply of fresh fruits compared to the previous year. Therefore, growing awareness of the importance of a healthy diet is contributing to the expansion of the fruit cultivation market.

Key players in the fruit cultivation sector are significantly investing in technological advancements, particularly in electric harvesting equipment, to improve efficiency, lower labor costs, and address sustainability challenges. Electric harvesting machinery presents several benefits, including reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions, in line with the growing demand for eco-friendly agricultural methods. For example, in October 2023, Munckhof Fruit Tech Innovators, a Netherlands-based machinery manufacturing company, launched the new hybrid Pluk-O-Trak. This electric harvesting aid is designed to enhance efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. It can be conveniently recharged in orchards using a 220V power connection or a built-in diesel generator. Its innovative design improves picking performance by 20% to 40% and reduces fruit damage by up to 50%. Features such as automatic bin changes, cruise control, and four-wheel drive enhance both productivity and maneuverability, making it suitable for a variety of terrains and row widths ranging from 2.8 to 5 meters.

In January 2024, Unifrutti Group, a UAE-based company focused on high-quality fresh fruit production and marketing, acquired Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Unifrutti to broaden its global presence, strengthen its footprint in South America, and take advantage of Verfrut’s distribution network and retail partnerships. Sociedad Exportadora Verfrut S.A. is a Chilean fruit company engaged in the production, research and development, marketing, and distribution of fresh fruit.

Major companies operating in the fruit cultivation market are Dole Food Company, Chiquita Brands International, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., SanLucar Fruit S.L., Driscoll’s Inc., Wonderful Citrus LLC, Sunkist Growers Inc., Limoneira Company, Alico Inc., Southern Gardens Citrus, Sun Pacific Inc., Paramount Citrus (The Wonderful Company), Zespri International, T&G Global, Costa Group, Mission Produce, Calavo Growers, Hortifrut S.A., Compagnie Fruitière, Agricola Famosa, Del Monte Kenya, Golden Star Citrus Inc., Citri&Co, Deccan Exotics, Costa Berry International.

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 have influenced the fruit cultivation market by affecting import and export costs of fruit products and cultivation equipment, particularly in regions like North America and Europe. Increased tariffs on agricultural imports have raised production and transportation costs, impacting commercial fruit growers and exporters. Citrus fruits, berries, and tropical fruits are most affected, while local fruit production gains some advantage due to reduced foreign competition. Positive effects include incentivizing domestic cultivation and boosting investment in efficient farming technologies.

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Fruit cultivation involves the process of growing and managing fruit-bearing plants or trees to produce fruit for consumption, commercial purposes, or processing. This process includes selecting appropriate varieties, preparing the soil, irrigating, fertilizing, controlling pests, and harvesting. Additional techniques such as pruning and grafting are often employed to enhance both yield and fruit quality.

The main product categories in fruit cultivation include apples and pears, bananas, berries and grapes, citrus fruits, watermelon and melon, mangoes and guava, and others. Apples are pomaceous fruits from the genus Malus, while pears are similar fruits from the genus Pyrus, both part of the Rosaceae family, prized for their sweet flavors and variety. Cultivation methods include the square layout, rectangular layout, equilateral triangular layout, hexagonal method, symmetrical line layout, intensive planting method, and others. These fruits are grown for both commercial and household applications.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fruit cultivation market in 2025. The regions covered in the fruit cultivation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fruit cultivation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fruit cultivation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services orchard planning and design, soil testing and analysis, irrigation, and water management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The fruit cultivation market also includes sales of fruit seeds, saplings, fertilizers, organic compost, and irrigation systems. 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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