This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The freeze drying market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.46 billion in 2024 to $8.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), rise of mobile gaming, indie game development, global expansion of gaming industry, cross-platform compatibility.
The freeze drying market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cloud gaming services, integration of artificial intelligence (ai), blockchain and nft integration, expansion of augmented reality (ar) gaming, focus on sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time ray tracing technology, technological advancements, cross-platform development, blockchain for in-game transactions, user-generated content (ugc) integration.
The surge in demand for ready-to-eat foods is anticipated to drive the expansion of the freeze-drying market in the future. Ready-to-eat food refers to meals that are prepared and packaged before serving, requiring no additional preparation or cooking. Freeze drying is employed in the production of ready-to-eat foods to eliminate moisture from the food at low temperatures and under a vacuum, resulting in lightweight, shelf-stable products that remarkably retain their original qualities. For example, in the fiscal year 2021-22 (April-October), India's exports of ready-to-eat foods increased by 24% to $394 million, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Consequently, the escalating demand for ready-to-eat foods is a key driver for the growth of the freeze-drying market.
The expansion of bars is also contributing to the growth of the freeze-drying market. Bars, establishments that serve food and beverages with unique characteristics and atmospheres, are increasingly incorporating freeze drying to preserve the peak flavor of seasonal fruits and herbs throughout the year. This process reduces waste and enables bartenders to craft distinctive cocktails regardless of the season. According to Budget Branders, a US-based restaurant supply store, it is projected that there will be approximately 69,485 registered bars in the US in 2024, reflecting a 1.5% growth from 2022. Hence, the rising prevalence of bars is expected to further propel the growth of the freeze-drying market.
Key companies in the freeze-drying market are concentrating on advanced freeze-drying technologies to boost their profitability. Freeze-drying technology is a low-temperature dehydration process that involves freezing a product and reducing the pressure, which allows for the removal of ice through sublimation. For example, in July 2022, NJM Insurance Group, a US-based insurance company, launched the Dara Coolvacuum freeze-drying equipment designed to enhance solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the production of freeze-dried injectable drugs. This equipment demonstrates NJM's commitment to providing high-quality, turn-key solutions tailored for laboratories, R&D facilities, and various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cosmetics.
In September 2022, Thrive Foods, a US-based manufacturer of freeze-dried products, acquired Freeze-Dry Foods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Thrive Foods' strategy to broaden its product range and solidify its presence in the freeze-dried food market. The incorporation of Freeze-Dry's expertise and technology is anticipated to enhance Thrive Foods' capabilities in producing high-quality freeze-dried items for both consumer and commercial markets. Freeze-Dry Foods, based in New York, specializes in freeze-dried products.
Major companies operating in the freeze drying market report are GEA Group AG, Azbil Corporation, ULVAC Inc., IMA S.p.A., Tiermax Inc., Shanghai Tofflon Science Technology Co. Ltd., OPTIMA Packaging Group GmbH, BÜCHI Labortechnik AG, Telstar S.A.U., HOF Sonderanlagenbau GmbH, LabTech S.r.l., SP Industries Inc., SiccaDania A/S, Freezedry Specialties Inc., Harvest Right LLC, Cryotech Deicing Technology, Cuddon Freeze Dry, Hosokawa Micron Corporation, Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH, Yamato Scientific America Inc., Zirbus Technology GmbH, Millipore Corporation, Dara Pharma Group Ltd., MechaTech Systems Ltd., Labconco Corporation, Labstac LLC, Hudson Valley Lyo Mac Inc., Parker Freeze Dry Inc., Gardner Denver Inc., Millrock Technology Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the freeze drying market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the freeze drying market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the freeze-drying market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The freeze-drying market consists of sales of laboratory freeze dryers, pilot-scale freeze dryers, rotary freeze dryers, and shelf freeze dryers. 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.
Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is a preservation method for perishable materials such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biological samples. This technique involves removing moisture through sublimation, preserving the nutritional content, including minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants in various food items. Freeze drying provides several advantages, such as extending the shelf life of food, maintaining nutrient levels, and mitigating the risk of food damage.
The primary types of freeze drying equipment include tray-style freeze dryers, manifold freeze dryers, and shell (rotary) freeze dryers. Tray-style freeze dryers facilitate the production of the driest end product by allowing products to be frozen in a specific location. Various products in this category include bench-top freeze dryers, laboratory freeze dryers, mobile freeze dryers, general-purpose freeze dryers, industrial freeze dryers, and other products that vary in scale of operation, such as industrial-scale lyophilization equipment, pilot-scale lyophilization equipment, and laboratory-scale lyophilization equipment. These freeze dryers find applications in diverse fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, surgical procedures, and other relevant industries.
The freeze drying market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides freeze drying market statistics, including freeze drying industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with freeze drying market share, detailed freeze drying market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the freeze drying industry. This freeze drying market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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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The freeze drying market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.46 billion in 2024 to $8.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), rise of mobile gaming, indie game development, global expansion of gaming industry, cross-platform compatibility.
The freeze drying market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.49 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cloud gaming services, integration of artificial intelligence (ai), blockchain and nft integration, expansion of augmented reality (ar) gaming, focus on sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include real-time ray tracing technology, technological advancements, cross-platform development, blockchain for in-game transactions, user-generated content (ugc) integration.
The surge in demand for ready-to-eat foods is anticipated to drive the expansion of the freeze-drying market in the future. Ready-to-eat food refers to meals that are prepared and packaged before serving, requiring no additional preparation or cooking. Freeze drying is employed in the production of ready-to-eat foods to eliminate moisture from the food at low temperatures and under a vacuum, resulting in lightweight, shelf-stable products that remarkably retain their original qualities. For example, in the fiscal year 2021-22 (April-October), India's exports of ready-to-eat foods increased by 24% to $394 million, as reported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Consequently, the escalating demand for ready-to-eat foods is a key driver for the growth of the freeze-drying market.
The expansion of bars is also contributing to the growth of the freeze-drying market. Bars, establishments that serve food and beverages with unique characteristics and atmospheres, are increasingly incorporating freeze drying to preserve the peak flavor of seasonal fruits and herbs throughout the year. This process reduces waste and enables bartenders to craft distinctive cocktails regardless of the season. According to Budget Branders, a US-based restaurant supply store, it is projected that there will be approximately 69,485 registered bars in the US in 2024, reflecting a 1.5% growth from 2022. Hence, the rising prevalence of bars is expected to further propel the growth of the freeze-drying market.
Key companies in the freeze-drying market are concentrating on advanced freeze-drying technologies to boost their profitability. Freeze-drying technology is a low-temperature dehydration process that involves freezing a product and reducing the pressure, which allows for the removal of ice through sublimation. For example, in July 2022, NJM Insurance Group, a US-based insurance company, launched the Dara Coolvacuum freeze-drying equipment designed to enhance solutions for the pharmaceutical sector, particularly in the production of freeze-dried injectable drugs. This equipment demonstrates NJM's commitment to providing high-quality, turn-key solutions tailored for laboratories, R&D facilities, and various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and cosmetics.
In September 2022, Thrive Foods, a US-based manufacturer of freeze-dried products, acquired Freeze-Dry Foods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition supports Thrive Foods' strategy to broaden its product range and solidify its presence in the freeze-dried food market. The incorporation of Freeze-Dry's expertise and technology is anticipated to enhance Thrive Foods' capabilities in producing high-quality freeze-dried items for both consumer and commercial markets. Freeze-Dry Foods, based in New York, specializes in freeze-dried products.
Major companies operating in the freeze drying market report are GEA Group AG, Azbil Corporation, ULVAC Inc., IMA S.p.A., Tiermax Inc., Shanghai Tofflon Science Technology Co. Ltd., OPTIMA Packaging Group GmbH, BÜCHI Labortechnik AG, Telstar S.A.U., HOF Sonderanlagenbau GmbH, LabTech S.r.l., SP Industries Inc., SiccaDania A/S, Freezedry Specialties Inc., Harvest Right LLC, Cryotech Deicing Technology, Cuddon Freeze Dry, Hosokawa Micron Corporation, Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH, Yamato Scientific America Inc., Zirbus Technology GmbH, Millipore Corporation, Dara Pharma Group Ltd., MechaTech Systems Ltd., Labconco Corporation, Labstac LLC, Hudson Valley Lyo Mac Inc., Parker Freeze Dry Inc., Gardner Denver Inc., Millrock Technology Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the freeze drying market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the freeze drying market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the freeze-drying market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The freeze-drying market consists of sales of laboratory freeze dryers, pilot-scale freeze dryers, rotary freeze dryers, and shelf freeze dryers. 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.
Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is a preservation method for perishable materials such as food, pharmaceuticals, and biological samples. This technique involves removing moisture through sublimation, preserving the nutritional content, including minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants in various food items. Freeze drying provides several advantages, such as extending the shelf life of food, maintaining nutrient levels, and mitigating the risk of food damage.
The primary types of freeze drying equipment include tray-style freeze dryers, manifold freeze dryers, and shell (rotary) freeze dryers. Tray-style freeze dryers facilitate the production of the driest end product by allowing products to be frozen in a specific location. Various products in this category include bench-top freeze dryers, laboratory freeze dryers, mobile freeze dryers, general-purpose freeze dryers, industrial freeze dryers, and other products that vary in scale of operation, such as industrial-scale lyophilization equipment, pilot-scale lyophilization equipment, and laboratory-scale lyophilization equipment. These freeze dryers find applications in diverse fields, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, surgical procedures, and other relevant industries.
The freeze drying market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides freeze drying market statistics, including freeze drying industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with freeze drying market share, detailed freeze drying market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the freeze drying industry. This freeze drying market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Freeze Drying Market Characteristics3. Freeze Drying Market Trends and Strategies4. Freeze Drying Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Freeze Drying Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Freeze Drying Market34. Recent Developments in the Freeze Drying Market
5. Global Freeze Drying Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Freeze Drying Market Segmentation
7. Freeze Drying Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Freeze Drying Market
9. China Freeze Drying Market
10. India Freeze Drying Market
11. Japan Freeze Drying Market
12. Australia Freeze Drying Market
13. Indonesia Freeze Drying Market
14. South Korea Freeze Drying Market
15. Western Europe Freeze Drying Market
16. UK Freeze Drying Market
17. Germany Freeze Drying Market
18. France Freeze Drying Market
19. Italy Freeze Drying Market
20. Spain Freeze Drying Market
21. Eastern Europe Freeze Drying Market
22. Russia Freeze Drying Market
23. North America Freeze Drying Market
24. USA Freeze Drying Market
25. Canada Freeze Drying Market
26. South America Freeze Drying Market
27. Brazil Freeze Drying Market
28. Middle East Freeze Drying Market
29. Africa Freeze Drying Market
30. Freeze Drying Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Freeze Drying Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Freeze Drying Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Freeze Drying Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on freeze drying market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for freeze drying? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The freeze drying market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Tray-Style Freeze Dryers; Manifold Freeze Dryers; Shell (Rotary) Freeze Dryers2) By Product: Bench Top Freeze Dryers; Laboratory Freeze Dryers; Mobile Freeze Dryers; General Purpose Freeze Dryers; Industrial Freeze Dryers; Other Products
3) By Scale of Operation: Industrial-Scale Lyophilization Equipment; Pilot-Scale Lyophilization Equipment; Laboratory-Scale Lyophilization Equipment
4) By Application: Biotechnology; Pharmaceuticals; Food Processing; Surgical Procedures; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Tray-Style Freeze Dryers: Single Tray Freeze Dryers; Multi-Tray Freeze Dryers2) By Manifold Freeze Dryers: Small-Scale Manifold Freeze Dryers; Large-Scale Manifold Freeze Dryers
3) By Shell (Rotary) Freeze Dryers: Pilot-Scale Shell Freeze Dryers; Production-Scale Shell Freeze Dryers
Key Companies Mentioned: GEA Group AG; Azbil Corporation; ULVAC Inc.; IMA S.p.A.; Tiermax Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Freeze Drying market report include:- GEA Group AG
- Azbil Corporation
- ULVAC Inc.
- IMA S.p.A.
- Tiermax Inc.
- Shanghai Tofflon Science Technology Co. Ltd.
- OPTIMA Packaging Group GmbH
- BÜCHI Labortechnik AG
- Telstar S.A.U.
- HOF Sonderanlagenbau GmbH
- LabTech S.r.l.
- SP Industries Inc.
- SiccaDania A/S
- Freezedry Specialties Inc.
- Harvest Right LLC
- Cryotech Deicing Technology
- Cuddon Freeze Dry
- Hosokawa Micron Corporation
- Martin Christ Gefriertrocknungsanlagen GmbH
- Yamato Scientific America Inc.
- Zirbus Technology GmbH
- Millipore Corporation
- Dara Pharma Group Ltd.
- MechaTech Systems Ltd.
- Labconco Corporation
- Labstac LLC
- Hudson Valley Lyo Mac Inc.
- Parker Freeze Dry Inc.
- Gardner Denver Inc.
- Millrock Technology Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 8.27 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 12.49 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 10.9% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 31 |
