Dehydrated Food Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, By Product Type, By Type, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

Global Dehydrated Food Market was valued at USD 250.34 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 353.73 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period. The global dehydrated food market is witnessing steady growth, driven by rising consumer demand for convenient, shelf-stable, and easy-to-prepare food products. Dehydration techniques such as spray drying, freeze drying, and drum drying help preserve food while retaining nutrients and extending shelf life. This makes dehydrated foods popular in sectors like retail, foodservice, military rations, and emergency supplies. Increasing health consciousness is also encouraging the consumption of dehydrated fruits, vegetables, and dairy with minimal additives. Additionally, advancements in drying technology, the rise of plant-based and clean-label trends, and the growing popularity of online food retail are fueling market expansion globally. According to U.S. Department of Commerce data, U.S. e-commerce sales and their share of total retail sales hit new highs in 2024. E-commerce penetration climbed to a record 22.7% in 2024, marking a continued upward trend. Notably, e-commerce has consistently accounted for over 20% of total U.S. retail sales each year since 2020.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 250.34 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 353.73 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	5.98%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Rising Demand for Convenient and Shelf-Stable Foods

One of the leading drivers of the global dehydrated food market is the growing consumer demand for convenience. For example, a 2024 survey of U.S. adults found that 80% report being too tired to cook after work, and 75% say they'd choose healthier diets if they were more convenient. Similarly, in Korea, 50.7% of consumers cited convenience as their primary motivator when purchasing ready-to-eat foods.

Moreover, the rising prevalence of nuclear families, dual-income households, and time-pressed routines across both developed and developing nations has made ready-to-cook and shelf-stable food formats a staple in kitchens. In rural and remote areas, where cold storage and transportation infrastructure may be limited, dehydrated foods offer a practical and economical solution, increasing their adoption. This trend has especially accelerated during disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic, when consumers stocked up on non-perishable food options. As convenience remains a top consumer priority, demand for dehydrated food products is expected to grow steadily.

Key Market Challenges

Consumer Perception and Preference for Fresh Alternatives

One of the primary challenges in the global dehydrated food market is the lingering perception that dehydrated foods are inferior to their fresh or frozen counterparts in terms of taste, texture, and nutritional value. Despite advancements in dehydration techniques that preserve much of the original product's integrity, many consumers still view dehydrated food as overly processed or lacking freshness. For example, fruits and vegetables that have been dehydrated may lose their vibrant color or develop a leathery texture, which some consumers associate with reduced quality or reduced health benefits.

This perception is particularly strong among health-conscious individuals who prioritize whole, fresh foods in their diets. In regions where access to fresh produce is readily available year-round, such as North America and Western Europe, consumers may not see the added value in opting for dehydrated products. Additionally, in certain cultural contexts, fresh ingredients are deeply integrated into traditional cooking practices, further limiting the appeal of dehydrated options. Overcoming these biases requires ongoing consumer education, marketing efforts, and product innovations that emphasize quality, nutrition, and natural ingredient profiles.

Key Market Trends

Growth of Plant-Based and Vegan Dehydrated Products

The growing global preference for plant-based diets is having a notable impact on the dehydrated food market. As consumers become more health-conscious, environmentally responsible, and ethically driven, demand for vegan and plant-based foods is on the rise. Dehydrated products are well-suited to this trend, offering diverse plant-based options such as dried fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and meat alternatives. According to a study, 50% of U.S. consumers under the age of 50 have tried plant-based meat, signaling strong interest among younger demographics. This shift toward sustainable and alternative nutrition is a key growth catalyst for the dehydrated food sector, particularly for shelf-stable, nutritious offerings.

Dehydrated legumes and pulses are increasingly used in instant meals like soups, curries, and ready-to-eat products, delivering both high protein content and extended shelf life. Moreover, vegan snacks such as jackfruit, soy, and mushroom-based jerky are gaining traction among consumers looking for healthy and convenient plant-based options. Food brands are also innovating with superfoods like kale, beetroot, seaweed, and spirulina in dried formats to meet demand for functional nutrition. This trend is expected to persist, especially in urban areas and markets with a strong base of flexitarian and vegetarian consumers.

Key Market Players

Dehydrates Inc.
Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
Berrifine A/S
Freeze-Dry Foods GmbH
Nestle SA
Asahi Group Holding Ltd
Harmony House Foods Inc.
LYOFOOD Sp. z.o.o.
Thrive Life LLC
OFD Foods LLC

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Dehydrated Food Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Dehydrated Food Market, By Product Type:

Spray-dried
Freeze-dried
Air-dried
Sun-dried
Others

Dehydrated Food Market, By Type:

Fruits & Vegetables
Dairy Products
Meat & Seafood
Others

Dehydrated Food Market, By Distribution Channel:

Offline
Online

Dehydrated Food Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Indonesia
South America
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Dehydrated Food Market.

Available Customizations:

Global Dehydrated Food Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Methodology Landscape
2.2. Objective of the Study
2.3. Baseline Methodology
2.4. Formulation of the Scope
2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
2.6. Sources of Research
2.7. Approach for the Market Study
2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.9. Forecasting Methodology

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer

4.1. Brand Awareness
4.2. Factors Influence Purchase Decision

5. Global Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product Type (Spray-dried, Freeze-dried, Air-dried, Sun-dried, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Type (Fruits & Vegetables, Dairy Products, Meat & Seafood, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product Type
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product Type
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. Germany Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. Spain Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. United Kingdom Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia-Pacific Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product Type
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2.Japan Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. India Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. South Korea Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. Indonesia Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product Type
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. South Africa Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. UAE Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.4. Turkey Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.4.2.1. By Product Type
    - 9.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Dehydrated Food Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product Type
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Argentina Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Colombia Dehydrated Food Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Disruptions: Conflicts, Pandemics and Trade Barriers

14. Porters Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Company Profiles
- 15.1.1. Dehydrates Inc.
  - 15.1.1.1. Business Overview
  - 15.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
  - 15.1.1.3. Products & Services
  - 15.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 15.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 15.1.1.6. Recent Developments
  - 15.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
- 15.1.2. Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
- 15.1.3. Berrifine A/S
- 15.1.4. Freeze-Dry Foods GmbH
- 15.1.5. Nestle SA
- 15.1.6. Asahi Group Holding Ltd
- 15.1.7. Harmony House Foods Inc.
- 15.1.8. LYOFOOD Sp. z.o.o.
- 15.1.9. Thrive Life LLC
- 15.1.10. OFD Foods LLC