Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Operation Type, By Product Type By Region, By Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, valued at USD 65.34 Billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.88% to reach USD 82.12 Billion by 2030. This market involves transforming raw fruits and vegetables into canned, frozen, dried, juiced, or pureed products, extending shelf life and expanding their utility across food, beverage, and food service sectors. Growth is driven by rising demand for convenient, ready-to-use food options, increasing health awareness supporting processed fruit and vegetable ingredients, and expansion in global food service operations.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 65.34 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 82.12 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	3.88%
Fastest Growing Segment	Peeling/Inspection/Slicing
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

The global fruit and vegetable processing market is significantly influenced by the escalating demand for convenience and ready-to-eat food products

Increasing urbanization and fast-paced lifestyles are driving consumer preference for easily accessible, minimally prepared food options such as pre-cut, frozen, and ready-to-heat meals. This shift is prompting major investments in production capacity; for example, in November 2024, Nestle USA announced a $150 million expansion of its Gaffney, South Carolina, facility, adding a new line dedicated to single-serve frozen meals. Advancements in processing technologies-including aseptic packaging, high-pressure processing, and improved freezing techniques-are further enhancing product shelf life, nutritional quality, and safety. The Nestle expansion also incorporates advanced automation and digital technologies to boost efficiency. According to the FAO, global fruit and vegetable production reached 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023, a 1 percent increase from 2022, reinforcing the abundant raw material base supporting growth.

Key Market Challenges

A significant challenge impeding the growth of the Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market is the inherent volatility in raw material supply and pricing

Unpredictable climate conditions and fluctuating agricultural outputs directly affect availability and cost of key fruits and vegetables, complicating procurement and production planning. This leads to increased operating costs and makes long-term financial forecasting difficult for processors. According to ProducePay's 2024 Fresh Produce Industry Volatility Report, fresh produce pricing exhibited 70% annualized volatility in 2023. Such instability erodes profit margins and limits investment capacity, making it difficult for producers to maintain consistent product pricing or plan expansions, ultimately restricting overall market growth.

Key Market Trends

The rising demand for clean label and transparent product offerings

Increasing consumer preference for products with simple, recognizable ingredients and clear sourcing is reshaping processed fruit and vegetable product development. Regulatory shifts reflect this trend: according to the Institute of Food Technologists in December 2024, the 2023 California Food Safety Act-which banned four food additives-prompted similar legislative initiatives in nearly a dozen additional U.S. states. Manufacturers are responding with reformulated offerings; for example, Dole Packaged Foods announced new product lines in March 2023 that exclude processed sugars, addressing consumer demand for health-conscious and transparent formulations.

Key Market Players

Bosch Packaging Technology
Buhler Group
Campbell Soup Company
H. J. Heinz Company
JBT Corporation
Krones AG
Maxwell Chase Technologies LLC
McCain Foods Ltd.
Nestle S.A.
Safeway Inc.

Report Scope:

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

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, By Type:

Pre-Processing Equipment
Washing & Dewatering
Peeling/Inspection/Slicing
Others

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, By Operation Type:

Automatic
Semi-Automatic

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, By Product Type:

Fresh
Fresh-Cut
Canned
Frozen
Others

Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, By Region:

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

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market.

Available Customizations:

Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

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/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Pre-Processing Equipment, Washing & Dewatering, Peeling/Inspection/Slicing, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Operation Type (Automatic, Semi-Automatic)
- 5.2.3. By Product Type (Fresh, Fresh-Cut, Canned, Frozen, Others)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Operation Type
- 6.2.3. By Product Type
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Product Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Product Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Product Type

7. Europe Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Operation Type
- 7.2.3. By Product Type
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Product Type
- 7.3.2. France Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Product Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Product Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Product Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Product Type

8. Asia Pacific Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Operation Type
- 8.2.3. By Product Type
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Product Type
- 8.3.2. India Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Product Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Product Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Product Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Product Type

9. Middle East & Africa Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Operation Type
- 9.2.3. By Product Type
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Product Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Product Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Product Type

10. South America Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Operation Type
- 10.2.3. By Product Type
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Product Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Product Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Fruit & Vegetable Processing 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 Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Operation Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Product Type

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. Global Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's 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. Bosch Packaging Technology
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Buhler Group
15.3. Campbell Soup Company
15.4. H. J. Heinz Company
15.5. JBT Corporation
15.6. Krones AG
15.7. Maxwell Chase Technologies LLC
15.8. McCain Foods Ltd.
15.9. Nestle S.A.
15.10. Safeway Inc.