Dehydrated Vegetables Market Report 2025

The dehydrated vegetables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.95 billion in 2024 to $18.26 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in the convenience food industry, seasonal availability challenges, focus on food waste reduction, globalization of food supply chains, 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 $23.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer demand for plant-based foods, rising interest in sustainable agriculture, focus on clean label products, government initiatives promoting dehydration. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in dehydration technologies, sustainable packaging solutions, customized blends and mixes, technological advancements, innovations in dehydrated snacks.

The expanding fast-food sector is expected to enhance the growth of the dehydrated vegetable market in the future. Fast foods are defined as quick, convenient, and affordable alternatives to home-cooked meals. Dehydrated vegetables are utilized in the production of fast food, ready-to-eat meals, condiments, and flavorings for sausages, pickles, chutneys, and various seasoning and spice products. For example, in August 2023, a report published by Budget Branders, a U.S.-based provider of paper and plastic products, projected that the global fast food market will reach a value of $931.7 billion by 2027. Additionally, there are over 200,000 fast-food outlets in the U.S., with American consumers spending $200 billion on fast food annually. Therefore, the growing fast-food sector is driving the growth of the dehydrated vegetable market.

The rising demand for ready-to-eat food is expected to drive the growth of the dehydrated vegetables market. The increasing popularity of convenient and healthy food options, along with the desire for products with an extended shelf life, has resulted in a surge in the consumption of dehydrated vegetables. These vegetables are commonly used in various culinary applications, including soups, stews, snacks, and ready-to-eat meals. For instance, in May 2023, a report published by SNAC International, a U.S.-based international trade association, noted that consumers' preference for snacking remains strong, accounting for 27% of total food and beverage sales in the United States. Salty snack sales in 2022 soared to approximately $28.4 billion, reflecting a notable 15.6% growth compared to the previous year. Therefore, the increase in demand for ready-to-eat food products is anticipated to boost 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 include 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 Biotecnologas Siveele B.V., Handary S.A, Zhengzhou Bainafo Bioengineering Co. Ltd., Dumoco Co. Ltd., Chihon Biotechnology Co. Ltd., DMH Ingredients Inc., Harmony House Foods Inc.

North America was the largest region in the dehydrated vegetable market in 2024. 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.

Dehydrated vegetables are typically produced by companies through methods such as sun-drying or chemical dehydration of fruits and vegetables. Refreshed dehydrated vegetables have a quicker cooking time compared to fresh ones.

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.

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