The global air-dried food market size is estimated to reach USD 208.47 billion by 2030, registering to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Shifting consumer preference for healthy and convenient diet is expected to expand the scope of air-dried food in the years to come. Additionally, technological advancement in air-drying process has paved the way for the food and beverage industry participants to launch convenience products, which retain the nutritional value for longer time, along with addressing the buyers’ convenience.
Coffee beans led the market with over 30% share of the total revenue in 2019. Increased popularity of instant coffee or coffee powder is boosting the segment growth. The fruits and vegetables segment is projected to witness the fastest growth in the upcoming years. These air-dried food products are gaining traction among the health-conscious consumers due to their nutritional value. Furthermore, it has become a convenient meal for outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking, owing to its long shelf life and lightweight.
In terms of application, the commercial segment dominated the market in 2019 owing to widespread usage of the product in the bakery and confectionary industry, hotels and restaurants, instant meal industry, and pet industries. The household application segment is anticipated to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. Changing consumption pattern, rapid urbanization, and expansion of e-commerce will boost the demand for the product in the household segment.
Air-dried chunks/pieces are projected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 7.8% from 2020 to 2027. Growing utilization of these forms in several products, such as snacks, ready-to-eat kits, cakes, and pastries, is fueling the growth of the chunks/pieces form in the industry.
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Coffee beans dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 30.4% in 2024, primarily driven by increasing global coffee consumption and the convenience of spray-dried coffee powders.
The commercial application led the global air-dried foods industry and held the largest revenue share of 75.7% in 2024, attributed to the increasing demand for ready-to-eat meals and convenience foods.
The powder and granules held the dominant position in the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 42.7% in 2024, driven by their versatility and ease of integration into various products.
Grand View Research has segmented the global air-dried food market based on fruits, application, form, and region:
Air-dried Food Fruits Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Coffee Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
Herbs
Meat
Air-dried Food Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Household
Commercial
Air-dried Food Form Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Powder & Granules
Chunks/Pieces
Flakes
Air-dried Food Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
MEA
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players in Air-dried Food Market
Dehydrates Inc.
Saraf Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Berrifine A
La Frubense, BCFoods, Inc.
Nestle S.A.
B-B Products (Australia) Pty Ltd.
FREEZE-DRY FOODS
DMH Ingredients, Inc.
HOWENIA ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
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