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April 2025
The dry fruit market is forecasted to expand from USD 7.47 billion in 2025 to USD 11.79 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.20% from 2025 to 2034. The increase in demand for the nutrient-dense packaged foods and huge amount of utilization of dry fruits in various food items or sectors such as bakery, dairy, snack, and confectionery industries driving the growth of the market.
Dried fruit is basically a fruit from which the water content is being completely removed and then dried through soaking in the sun before cooking or eating on its own. The drying process can be completed either by a natural process by the sun or by an industrial procedure such as a dehydrator or freeze drying. The overall rise in consumption of dried fruit started long before in the 21st century, which is divided basically into two types, such as conventional dried fruits and organic dried fruits. Raisins, dates, prunes, figs, apricots, peaches, apples, and pears are categorized under conventional dried fruits, and cranberries, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and mango are called organic dried fruits.
The main reason behind the revenue generation of the dry fruit market is due to growing consumer awareness of health benefits, which is linked with dry fruit consumption, growing disposable income, and rising demand for conventional food. Dry fruits such as almonds, cashews, and walnuts are counted as healthy snacks that are rich in nutrients.
Another reason is that healthier consumption habits are driving the demand for dry fruits, as consumers are opting for more nutritionally based wholesome foods, which include walnuts and cashews that are rich in proteins, minerals, and vitamins too. The augmentation of digital retail and e-commerce platforms has spearheaded the way towards the easy accessibility of dry fruits among urban and rural areas both simultaneously. Online e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart have contributed a large number to the distribution of dry fruits over a period of time.
The increasing importance of dry fruits in culinary sector. There are every chef and home cook is explicitly adding them in savory dishes to desserts, imparting a depth of flavor and upgrading the dining experience. There are numerous culinary dishes where dry fruits are used, such as Ultimate Fruity Granola, Candied Fruit Cookies, Bacon Date Bread, Fruitcake Christmas Cookie, Caramelized Onion and Fig Pizza, and there are endless possibilities, which add exoticism and sophistication to various dishes. There has also been an acceleration in snacking time among urban consumers, especially in between their busy schedules, in which they like to prefer healthy snacks that emerging as the driving opportunity in the market growth.
The increased cost of dry fruits like cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins to more exotic ones like such as dried berries, dried apricots, pecans and dried prunes are limiting the adoption of the product and fluctuating quality of dry fruits due to the changing climate condition restraint the growth of the market.
Europe dominated the Dry Fruit Market in 2024.
This robust growth is due to consumer preference for healthy, convenient, and long-lasting snacking options. Among European region, there are different variations such as Spain, Italy, and Greece are leading consumers and manufacturers of dried fruits. Many key drivers and trends are moving towards the growth of the market in Europe due to health benefits such as high fiber, vitamin, and antioxidant content, which has boosted consumption of dry fruits, and the expanding bakery industry is contributing in the growth of the market.
Asia Pacific Expecting the Fastest Growth in the Dry Fruit Market During the Forecast Period.
Rising disposable income of middle-class people in growing economies will lead the growth of the market in the regional countries. There are number of dry fruits dealers are available with the number of qualities in dry fruits and the rise in consumption of the dried fruit market in gifting during festivals and other Asian countries has led to the growth of the dried fruit market.
The Dried Grapes Segment Dominated the Dry Fruit Market in 2024.
The growth of the segment is attributed to the rise in functional foods and superfoods, which has led to increased demand for dried grapes, which are rich in antioxidants and nutrients too which drives the major cause for the market growth. Whereas table dates segment expects a significant growth in the market during the forecast period. The table dates have emerged as a natural sweetener, a nutritious snack, and a healthy option in alternative to processed and artificial sugar, which are more prevalently found in smoothies, chocolate bars, and desserts.
The Bakery Segment Dominated the Dry Fruit Market in 2024.
The growth of the segment is attributed to the extensive use of dry fruits in baked goods such as cakes, muffins, and breads to increase the flavor and nutritional value of the product. While the snacks segment expects the fastest growth in the market during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is due to the rising popularity of healthy snacking to maintain health and wellness. There are several dry fruit snack brands available in the market, such as Nutraj, Ministry of Nuts, Solimo, Farmley, Happilo, True Elements, Urban Platter, Tulsi, etc.
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