Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market

Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market Size (2024 To 2029)

Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market is expected to be USD 0.48 Billion in 2024 and USD 0.59 Billion by 2029, to grow at a CAGR of 4.04% over period (2024 To 2029).

Fruits are good sources of nutrition. Dried fruit is a substitute for fresh fruit made from the sun drying or by dehydrating the fruit. Health conscious people eat them as a kind of snack. Dried fruits can be used as a garnish for oat milk, cheese, and yogurt. It contains no preservatives or other chemicals to keep them cool. Dried fruits contain a lot of potassium, minerals, vitamins and a good antioxidant property. These fruits are always in demand due to the various health benefits, good packaging and easy availability on the market.

The increased advantages related to dried fruit substitutes are promoting the business demand in the Middle East and Africa area. Increased customer awareness of health also has a positive effect on the MEA dried fruit market. Also, the growth of R&D to bring innovations regarding its applications in different product lines adds fuel to the growth of the market. Due to their ability to improve flavor, they are widely used in the dairy industry, as well as in the bakery industry. On the other hand, the application of dried fruits in snacks and breakfast cereals is widely targeted due to its nutritional value.

Dried fruits are processed fruits whose water content has been removed to extend their shelf life. Increased demand for convenience and nutrient-rich processed foods are expected to spur growth in the Middle East and Africa dried fruit market during the forecast period. The flavor enhancing properties associated with certain dried fruits, combined with the increased disposable income of consumers in developing economies, are expected to contribute to the growth of the dried fruit business in the coming years.

The Middle East and Africa dried fruit market is segmented by end-user, form, and type.

Depending on the type, the dried fruit market is divided into Berries, raisins, prunes, pears, peaches, figs, dates, apricots, and others. Depending on the form, the market is segmented into whole nuts, powder, and slices and granules. Based on the end-user, the North America dried fruits market is segmented into food processing industry, food service providers, and individual.

This Research Report on Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market  is segmented and sub segmented into following categories:

Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market - By Type:

• Apricots
• Dates
• Figs
• Peaches
• Pears
• Prunes
• Raisin
• Berries

Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market - By Application:

• Confectioneries
• Dairy Products
• Bakery Products
• Snacks & Bars
• Desserts
• Cereals
• Others

Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market - By Region:

• South Africa
• Egypt
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East and Africa

The market for Dried Fruits in the Middle East and Africa has been classified into South Africa, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Rest of Middle East and Africa. It is one of the key emerging regions, which will generate significant opportunities in the overall Dried Fruits Market during the calculated period due to the increasing demand for foods rich in vitamins and minerals.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

key market players of Middle East and Africa Dried Fruits Market are SUNSWEET, Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Sun-Maid, National Raisin Company, Arimex Ltd, Olam International, and Sunbeam foods Pty ltd.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• In November 2019, Ocean Spray has partnered with HelloFresh, the world leader in food kits, which is focused on supplying dried cranberries.
• In November 2019, Dole Packaged Foods published about its partnership with Future Group to distribute the products of the former company in India.
• In September 2019, Ocean Spray has increased the size of its facility in Wisconsin Rapids, which made it a largest processing plant for blueberries around the world.
• In August 2019, Sun-Maid Growers of California signed an agreement with Lil’s Drug Store Products. As a result of the agreement, Lil 'Drug became the exclusive distributor for the Sun-Maid brand in the convenience channel.
• Sun-Maid Growers during October 2018 published about a deal with Flowers Foods, producer of Nature's Own, Tastykake, Dave's Killer Bread and other goods. With this deal, Sun-Maid has been authorized to distribute raisin bread to almost 80% of the USA populace.
• Ocean Spray during February 2018 made a deal to purchase Atoka Cranberries in Quebec. The deal is likely to improve the manufacturing abilities of Ocean Spray in the vicinity.