Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Air-Dried Food Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
What Is the Forecasted Market Size and CAGR for the Air-Dried Food Market?
The market for air-dried food has experienced robust growth in prior years. The market size is projected to increase from $118.59 billion in 2024 to $126.9 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.
What Is the Forecasted CAGR for the Air-Dried Food Market by 2029?
The global market for air-dried food is forecasted to reach $168.74 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%.
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What Are the Market Drivers in the Air-Dried Food Industry?
The key drivers in the air-dried food market are:
• Preservation of nutritional value in dried foods and growth in dehydrated snack consumption
• Expansion of the snack and convenience food industry, and adoption of air drying in home food preservation
• Demand for lightweight and portable food options, along with the influence of urbanization and busy lifestyles
• Customization and personalization of air-dried food products, integration of exotic and international flavors
What Is the Segment-Wise Breakdown of the Air-Dried Food Market?
The air-dried foodmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Fruits And Vegetables, Herbs And Spices, Meat And Seafood, Other Products
2) By Form: Powder, Granules, Flakes
3) By Technique: Hot-Air Dried Food, Freeze Dried Food
4) By Distribution Channel: Supermarkets And Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers
5) By End User: Processed Food Industry, HoReCa Sector, Household, Other End-Users
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Which Emerging Trends Are Driving Growth in the Air-Dried Food Sector?
The key trends in the air-dried food market are:
• One emerging trend is the constant innovation in air-drying technologies.
• The introduction of new varieties in air-dried food items is gaining momentum.
• Sustainable food processing methods are becoming a major focus.
• Collaborations between food manufacturers and technology providers are also trending.
Which Companies Are Dominating the Air-Dried Food Market in Terms of Revenue?
Major players in the air-dried food market are:
• Nestle S.A.
• PepsiCo. Inc.
• Unilever Group
• Mars Incorporated
• Mondelez International Inc.
• Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
• General Mills Inc.
• Kellogg Company
• Hormel Foods Corporation
• Conagra Brands Inc.
• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• The J.M. Smucker Company
• Silva International Inc.
• Milne MicroDried
• Saraf Foods Pvt. Ltd.
• Royal Ridge Coffee Beans
• European Freeze Dry Limited
• Dehydrates Inc.
• Chelmer Foods Limited
• Berrifine A/S
• B-B Products Pvt. Ltd.
• BC Foods Inc.
• Harmony House
• Howenia Enterprise Co. Ltd.
• DMH Ingredients Inc.
• Freeze-Dry Foods GmbH
• La Frubense
What Are the Regions Driving Demand in the Air-Dried Food Market?
North America was the largest region in the air-dried food market in 2024
