Dried Blueberries Market Report 2026

The dried blueberries market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.56 billion in 2025 to $5.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumer interest in healthy snacking, expansion of bakery and cereal applications, availability of large-scale blueberry cultivation, increased use in trail mixes, improvements in food drying technologies.

The dried blueberries market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.84 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for antioxidant-rich foods, rising use in dietary supplements, expansion of clean-label food formulations, growing online retail penetration, increasing focus on sustainable food processing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for shelf-stable superfoods, rising use of dried blueberries in snack products, growing adoption of freeze-drying techniques, expansion of organic dried fruit offerings, enhanced focus on nutrient retention.

The growing demand for convenient snacks is expected to drive the growth of the dried blueberries market going forward. Convenient snacks are ready-to-eat or easy-to-prepare food products that require minimal effort and can be consumed quickly. Demand for convenient snacks is increasing as consumers seek quick, portable, and simple food options to fit busy lifestyles. Dried blueberries serve as a convenient snacking choice by offering a nutrient-rich, portable, and shelf-stable alternative to fresh fruit, allowing easy consumption while still providing antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. For instance, in April 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, a U.S.-based federal research agency, 95% of U.S. adults consumed at least one snack on any given day, and 78% consumed two or more snacks daily. Therefore, the growing demand for convenient snacks is driving the growth of the dried blueberries market.

Major companies operating in the dried blueberries market are developing innovative products, such as dried blueberry crisps, to provide crunchy texture, concentrated flavor, and long shelf life. Dried blueberry crisps are thin, crisp slices of blueberries that have been dried to a crunchy texture, preserving their flavor and nutrients. For instance, in March 2024, Brothers All Natural, a US-based maker of freeze-dried fruit snacks, launched infused freeze-dried fruit crisps. Infused fruit crisps come in three delicious flavors: Fuji Apples infused with Raspberry, Blueberry, and Strawberry. Packaged in resealable bags, they offer a convenient, on-the-go snacking option. They are equivalent to 2 cups of fresh fruit, surpassing the daily fruit intake recommended by the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines. Each bag contains only 90 calories, making it a healthy and satisfying snack.

In March 2024, Unifrutti Group, a UAE-based food production company, acquired Bomarea S.R.L. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Bomarea aims to strengthen Unifrutti Group's global multi-fruit platform by integrating a prominent Peruvian producer of premium blueberries. This move enhances Unifrutti's capacity to meet the growing global demand for high-quality blueberries. Bomarea S.R.L. is a Peru-based company that specializes in producing premium blueberries.

Major companies operating in the dried blueberries market are Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., Sunsweet Growers Inc., Meduri Farms Inc., Traina Home Grown Inc., Graceland Fruit Inc., Eden Foods Inc., Naturipe Farms LLC, Fruit d'Or Inc., Shoreline Fruit LLC, North Bay Produce Inc., Bella Viva Orchards Inc., True Elements, Hummingbird Wholesale, The Royal Nut Company, Nutraj Dry Fruits, Sunrise Fresh LLC, Sisters Fruit Company, CAL-SAN Enterprises Ltd., Nutty Gritties, Bolas Agro Private Limited, Powbab Inc., Stoneridge Orchards.

North America was the largest region in the dried blueberries market in 2025. The regions covered in the dried blueberries 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 dried blueberries market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The dried blueberries market consists of sales of blueberry muffin mix, yogurt, blueberry bars, blueberry jam and blueberry infused beverages. 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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