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Dried Fruit Market

The market for Dried Fruit was estimated at $13.2 billion in 2025; it is anticipated to increase to $17.7 billion by 2030, with projections indicating growth to around $23.8 billion by 2035.

Report ID:DS1901052
Author:Debadatta Patel - Senior Consultant
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Food & Beverage
Packaged & Processed F&B
Dried Fruit
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Global Dried Fruit Market Outlook

Revenue, 2025

$13.2B

Forecast, 2035

$23.8B

CAGR, 2026 - 2035

6.1%

The Dried Fruit industry revenue is expected to be around $13.2 billion in 2026 and expected to showcase growth with 6.1% CAGR between 2026 and 2035. This expansion underscores the growing strategic significance of Dried Fruit as a staple in the global food and beverage industry, supported by rising consumer preference for healthy snacks, natural sweetness, and longer shelf-life formats. The dried fruit market is benefitting from the convergence of health and wellness awareness, rapid urbanization, and the shift toward convenient, on-the-go consumption, with supermarkets and hypermarkets together with online retail accounting for 74.8% of total sales. Strong penetration in bakery, confectionery, breakfast cereals, and dairy alternatives reinforces the role of the dried fruit industry as a versatile ingredient platform, while product innovation around texture, flavor combinations, and packaging continues to attract new consumer segments. As manufacturers invest in supply-chain optimization and sustainable sourcing, Dried Fruit is consolidating its position as a resilient, premiumizable category within modern retail and e-commerce ecosystems

Dried Fruit refers to fresh fruit from which most of the water content has been removed through traditional sun-drying or controlled dehydration, yielding nutrient-dense products rich in fiber, minerals, and natural sugars. Core varieties such as dates, raisins, apricots, figs, and berries are used in direct snacking as well as in bakery, confectionery, ready-to-eat cereals, and culinary applications aligned with plant-based diets and clean-label product development. Among product types, dates dominate the dried fruit industry, generating $5.62 billion in sales in 2025 and setting benchmarks for quality, flavor, and versatility across both retail and industrial channels. Recent trends including rising demand for organic dried fruit, reduced- or no-added-sugar formulations, and portion-controlled packs tailored to on-the-go consumption are reshaping product portfolios and strengthening the competitive positioning of the global dried fruit market

Dried Fruit market outlook with forecast trends, drivers, opportunities, supply chain, and competition 2025-2035
Dried Fruit Market Outlook

Market Key Insights

  • The Dried Fruit market is projected to grow from $13.2 billion in 2025 to $23.8 billion in 2035. This represents a CAGR of 6.1%, reflecting rising demand across Snack Food, Bakery and Confectionery, and Food and Beverage.

  • Sun Maid, Sunsweet Growers Inc, and Sunbeam Foods Inc are among the leading players in this market, shaping its competitive landscape.

  • U.S. and China are the top markets within the Dried Fruit market and are expected to observe the growth CAGR of 4.0% to 5.9% between 2025 and 2030.

  • Emerging markets including India, Nigeria and Indonesia are expected to observe highest growth with CAGR ranging between 7.0% to 8.4%.

  • Transition like Shift Towards Healthy Snacking has greater influence in United States and China market's value chain; and is expected to add $382 million of additional value to Dried Fruit industry revenue by 2030.

  • The Dried Fruit market is set to add $10.6 billion between 2025 and 2035, with manufacturer targeting key segments projected to gain a larger market share.

  • With

    health and wellness trends, and

    Changing Consumer Lifestyle, Dried Fruit market to expand 81% between 2025 and 2035.

dried fruit market size with pie charts of major and emerging country share, CAGR, trends for 2025 and 2032
Dried Fruit - Country Share Analysis

Opportunities in the Dried Fruit

Health-conscious European millennials are driving robust demand for convenient Dried Fruit snacks, particularly portion-controlled packs of dried grapes and mixed assortments. As healthy snacking and plant-based diets accelerate, manufacturers can differentiate through organic certification and simple labels aligned with clean-label ingredients. Globally, grapes already lead the market, rising from $4.50 billion in 2025 to 5.94 billion by 2030 at a 5.7% CAGR, and Europe is also poised to capture outsized growth in premium formats across supermarkets and convenience foods.

Growth Opportunities in North America and Asia-Pacific

In North America, the Dried Fruit market is driven by premiumization of healthy snacks, strong retail execution, and rising demand for clean label and plant-based ingredients, with Supermarkets and Hypermarkets remaining the most relevant sales channel for scale, merchandising depth, and access to mainstream shoppers. Top opportunities include retailer-exclusive Dried Fruit ranges, functional blends such as dried berries with added fiber or probiotics, and cross-merchandising with breakfast cereals and baking mixes to lift basket value. Competition is intensifying from private-label organic dried fruit, regional nut-and-fruit brands, and bulk sections that compress margins, making distinctive formats like single-serve on-the-go snacks, resealable family packs, and sugar-reduced dried apricots and dried mango critical for differentiation. Strategic focus should prioritize category captaincy programs with large chains, data-led shelf optimization, and investments in sustainable sourcing narratives that justify premium positioning and support margin expansion across the core supermarket and hypermarket network while using Online Retail mainly to test innovative SKUs and subscription snack boxes.
In Asia-Pacific, rapid urbanization, a young digital-savvy population, and the shift from traditional sweets to healthier convenient options are accelerating Dried Fruit adoption, with Online Retail emerging as the most relevant sales channel due to dominant marketplaces, social commerce, and cross-border trade of specialty dried berries and mixed fruit snacks. Top opportunities center on localized flavor profiles, such as spice-infused dried mango or tropical blends positioned as modern gifts, along with affordable trial packs that upgrade consumers from conventional dried fruit sold in wet markets to branded packaged offerings. Competition is fragmented, with local processors, importers, and snack conglomerates using aggressive price promotions and flash sales, which creates room for brands that emphasize trustworthy quality standards, attractive visual branding, and clearly labeled origin and processing. Strategic priorities should include strong partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms, investment in influencer-led campaigns that frame Dried Fruit as a daily healthy snack and breakfast add-in, and region-specific innovation in organic dried fruit and low-sugar on-the-go snacks, supported by selective placement in Convenience Stores near transit hubs to reinforce visibility and rapid replenishment.

Market Dynamics and Supply Chain

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Driver: Health and Wellness Trends, and Rise in Veganism and Plant-Based Diets

Consumers are also becoming more aware of the health advantages of dried fruits like their fiber and antioxidants levels which is also leading to a significant boost in the market demand for them. With an increased emphasis in maintaining health and balanced nutrition eople are also now including dried fruits more often in their daily diets as snacks or as wholesome ingredients, in various recipes. The global rise in vegan and vegetarian lifestyles has also resulted in an uptick in the consumption of plant based foods worldwide. Dried fruits play a role as a vital energy and nutrient source for this expanding group of individuals contributing to the increasing demand, for such products.
The fast pace of life and the rise in busy work schedules have also caused a surge in the desire for quick and accessible food choices to meet these demands efficiently. Dried fruits offer a solution, with their shelf life and easy portability that effectively also drives market expansion significantly.
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Restraint: High Processing Cost

Drying and preserving fruits can greatly increase the production expenses for manufacturers leading to a direct impact on profitability and hindering market expansion efforts. Manufacturers often face a decision when it comes to pricing. Whether to potentially lose customers by setting high prices or compromise, on profit margins in order to stay competitive in the market.
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Opportunity: Dried grapes and apricots in Asia-Pacific bakery and confectionery industry and Premium dried dates targeting Middle Eastern functional food and beverage brands

Asia-Pacific bakery and confectionery manufacturers are integrating Dried Fruit to enhance texture, nutrition, and visual appeal in muffins, breads, chocolates, and cereal bars. Demand is especially strong for dried grapes and dried apricots as natural inclusions and sugar-reduction tools. Globally, apricots are forecast to grow from $0.96 billion in 2025 to 1.24 billion by 2030 at a 5.3% CAGR, while figs and other niche dried fruits grow around 5.5% and 5.19% CAGR, positioning apricot-rich bakery fillings and toppings as the fastest-growing regional application.
Middle Eastern food and beverage manufacturers are substituting refined sugars with naturally sweet Dried Fruit, positioning premium dried dates as star ingredients in functional foods. The dates segment, already generating $5.62 billion globally in 2025, is projected to reach 7.81 billion by 2030 with a 6.8% CAGR, the fastest among dried fruit types. Innovation opportunities include date-based snacks and fortified spreads supported by clean-label ingredients. Regional producers can secure premium margins via organic certification and modern dehydration technologies.
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Challenge: Fluctuating Raw Material Availability

One major obstacle faced by dried fruit manufacturers is the limited access to notch fresh fruits for the drying process due to various factors like seasonal changes and unpredictable weather conditions impacting production levels and leading to supply fluctuations and uncertainties, in planning manufacturing schedules.

Supply Chain Landscape

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Raw Fruit Sourcing

AL FOAHSunsweet Growers IncSunbeam Foods Inc
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Dried Fruit Processing

Sun MaidSunsweet Growers IncBergin Fruit and Nut Company
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Dried Fruit Distribution

Sun MaidSunbeam Foods IncBergin Fruit and Nut Company
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End-use Applications

Food and BeverageBakery and ConfectioneryHealthy Snacks
Dried Fruit - Supply Chain

Use Cases of Dried Fruit in Snack Food & Bakery

Snack Food : In the snack food industry dried fruit is an healthy choice for a quick snack. Its extended shelf life, portability and nutritional benefits make it a convenient option for people looking for on the go snacks. Major players in this industry, like Sun Maid and Ocean Spray incorporate dried fruits extensively in their range of products.
Bakery and Confectionery : Dried fruits are commonly used in baking and making sweets for their flavors and textures that add an extra touch to treats like cakes and cookies found in bakeries. Notable companies such as General Mills and Nestle often incorporate dried fruits into their offerings to give their products a taste and feel that appeals, to consumers.
Food and Beverage : In the realm of food and drink industries dried fruits are commonly used in a range of products including cereals, snack bars, teas and even alcoholic drinks. They serve not as natural sweeteners but also add important nutrients to enhance the products. Big companies like PepsiCo and Kelloggs frequently include dried fruits, in their product lines for their sweetness and nutritional benefits.

Recent Developments

In today's market environment​ the dried fruit industry is seeing a surge in popularity​ due to the growing consumer interest in convenient snack choices​ Dried fruits, like dates​ apricots​ raisins​ and figs are seen as nutrient dense​ fiber rich snacks that promote overall well being.

December 2024 : Sun Maid Growers of California introduced a selection of dried fruits, with lower sugar content to appeal to individuals who prioritize their health.
October 2024 : The National Raisins Corporation has extended its operations to the Middle East to meet the growing demand for dried fruits, in that region.
July 2024 : California Apricots Inc unveiled packaging designed to extend the freshness of dried apricots on store shelves.

Impact of Industry Transitions on the Dried Fruit Market

As a core segment of the Packaged & Processed F&B industry, the Dried Fruit market develops in line with broader industry shifts. Over recent years, transitions such as Shift Towards Healthy Snacking and Embrace of Online Shopping have redefined priorities across the Packaged & Processed F&B sector, influencing how the Dried Fruit market evolves in terms of demand, applications and competitive dynamics. These transitions highlight the structural changes shaping long-term growth opportunities.
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Shift Towards Healthy Snacking

The accelerating shift towards healthy snacking is transforming the Dried Fruit market from a traditional commodity segment into a high-value, nutrition-led category, with particularly strong momentum across the United States and China value chains. As consumers replace high-calorie products with low calorie snacks and nutrient-dense, plant-based snacks, dried fruit is gaining share in both retail and foodservice channels. This transition is reinforced by rising demand for clean label, minimally processed, and highly nutritious snacks that offer long shelf life and convenience. Collectively, these dynamics are projected to add approximately $382 million in incremental revenue to the global Dried Fruit industry by 2030, reshaping sourcing, processing, and branding strategies while positioning dried fruit as a core component of modern, health-focused snacking portfolios.
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Embrace of Online Shopping

The COVID 19 situation has pushed people towards buying food items like dried fruits online rather than offline stores Due to this shift many dried fruit sellers have had to boost their online presence to meet the needs of customers This increase, in online shopping is changing how producers wholesalers and retailers work within the industry