Fruit Powder Market Report 2026

The fruit powder market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.1 billion in 2025 to $20.6 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food industries, increased use of dehydration technologies, rising demand for extended shelf-life ingredients, expansion of bakery and confectionery sectors, availability of diverse fruit varieties.

The fruit powder market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.23 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for natural and organic ingredients, expansion of dietary supplement consumption, rising use in plant-based formulations, increasing innovation in drying technologies, growth of health-focused consumer products. Major trends in the forecast period include clean-label fruit powder production, growing demand for freeze-dried fruit powders, expansion of functional food applications, increasing use as natural flavor alternatives, rising adoption in nutritional formulations.

Rising demand for ready-to-eat products is expected to drive the growth of the fruit powder market. Ready-to-eat products are offered in multiple formats and simplify food preparation for consumers. Fruit powder is a highly versatile ingredient that can be incorporated into a wide range of food and beverage applications, including ready-to-eat products. The convenience and nutritional advantages of fruit powder have made it an attractive option for manufacturers seeking to add natural flavors and colors to their offerings. For example, in March 2023, according to The Soft Copy, a biweekly publication produced by multimedia students of the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, sales of ready-to-eat food products increased by 20%, rising from 50% in 2022 to 70% in 2023. Therefore, the growing demand for ready-to-eat products is positively influencing the expansion of the fruit powder market.

Product innovation is a significant trend in the fruit powder market. Leading companies in the fruit powder sector are developing new products to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in June 2023, Cabosse Naturals, a Switzerland-based food ingredients company, launched a 100% pure cacaofruit powder, a novel ingredient designed to replace refined sugar in food manufacturing. This product aligns with a broader movement toward minimizing refined sugar usage and promoting sustainability in food production. The cacaofruit powder is made from the pulp of the cacaofruit, which constitutes about 70% of the fruit. By using this pulp, Cabosse Naturals not only helps reduce food waste but also offers a nutritious alternative to refined sugars.

In April 2024, Thrive Freeze Dry, a US-based producer of freeze-dried fruits, acquired Paradiesfrucht GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with Thrive's strategy to improve its manufacturing capabilities and extend its footprint in the European market. Paradiesfrucht GmbH is a Germany-based company that specializes in freeze-drying a diverse range of products, including fruits, fruit preparations, and powders.

Major companies operating in the fruit powder market are Aarkay Food Products Ltd., Iprona Spa, European Freeze Dry Limited, FutureCeuticals Inc., Kanegrade Ltd., Nutradry Pty Ltd., Döhler Group, Paradise Fruits Solutions GmbH & Co. KG, Farmvilla Food Industries Pvt. Ltd., Saipro Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Van Drunen Farms, Vinayak Ingredients India Pvt. Ltd., AGRANA Group, Milne MicroDried, Naturex S.A., Oregon Freeze Dry Inc., SunOpta Inc., Taura Natural Ingredients Limited, Welch's Global Ingredients Group, Xi'an DN Biology Co. Ltd., Z Natural Foods LLC.

North America was the largest region in the fruit powder market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fruit powder market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the fruit powder market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The fruit powder market consists of sales of desserts, smoothies, pancakes, yogurt, soups, beverages, baked items. 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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