Reports
Fruits and vegetable powders are derived from dehydrated and finely ground fruits or vegetables, retaining most of their natural flavor, color, and nutrients. These powders serve as convenient, shelf-stable ingredients widely used in food processing, beverages, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and bakery applications. The global market is expanding rapidly due to the increasing shift toward natural, plant-based, and functional foods.
The demand for fruits and vegetable powders is also driven by their versatility, longer shelf life, and ease of transportation compared to fresh produce. With consumers prioritizing nutrition-rich and additive-free diets, the use of these powders as natural flavor enhancers and colorants is increasing across industries.
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the fruits and vegetable powder market using SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces frameworks to evaluate competitive intensity, substitution threats, and future opportunities from 2025 to 2035.
• Rising Demand for Natural and Functional Food Ingredients
Consumers are increasingly preferring natural ingredients over synthetic additives, leading to a surge in the use of fruit and vegetable powders across food and beverage applications. These powders offer nutritional benefits such as high vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content, while also enhancing taste and color naturally.
The growing consumption of smoothies, functional drinks, plant-based snacks, and clean-label bakery products is propelling market demand. Moreover, food manufacturers are incorporating these powders to meet the growing trend of healthy eating and immunity-boosting diets.
• Expanding Use in Nutraceuticals, Beverages, and Cosmetics
The nutraceutical and dietary supplement industries are key consumers of fruit and vegetable powders due to their high nutritional density. Powders derived from beetroot, spinach, carrot, and berries are being increasingly used in energy mixes, protein shakes, and wellness products.
In addition, the cosmetic and personal care sectors are utilizing fruit and vegetable extracts in powders for skin-nourishing and anti-aging formulations. The expanding application scope across diverse end-use industries is a major driver of sustained market growth.
The global market is witnessing major innovations in drying and processing technologies, including freeze-drying, spray-drying, and vacuum-drying methods that help retain nutritional value and flavor. Manufacturers are also developing organic, non-GMO, and preservative-free product variants to cater to health-conscious consumers.
A growing trend in the food service and bakery sectors is the use of fruit powders for natural flavoring in pastries, sauces, and confectionery items. Similarly, vegetable powders such as spinach, kale, and carrot are gaining traction in instant soups, sauces, and baby foods.
Sustainability is another key trend—producers are utilizing surplus or imperfect fruits and vegetables to minimize food waste and improve supply chain efficiency. Moreover, increasing online availability and digital retail expansion are opening new opportunities for small and medium manufacturers.
The global fruits and vegetable powder market is geographically segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Asia Pacific dominates the global market and is projected to grow at the fastest rate through 2035, owing to abundant raw material availability, cost-effective production, and rising health awareness in countries such as China, India, and Japan. The region’s thriving food and beverage industry is also a major driver.
North America and Europe are mature markets, driven by growing demand for functional foods, organic ingredients, and plant-based diets. These regions have a strong presence of established manufacturers investing in innovative drying technologies and clean-label product portfolios.
Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are emerging markets witnessing increased consumer interest in convenience foods and nutritional supplements, creating potential for expansion of fruit and vegetable powder applications.
By Product Type
• Fruit Powder (Apple, Banana, Mango, Strawberry, Berry, Citrus, etc.)
• Vegetable Powder (Carrot, Tomato, Spinach, Beetroot, Broccoli, Pumpkin, etc.)
By Nature
• Organic
• Conventional
By Technology
• Spray Drying
• Freeze Drying
• Drum Drying
• Vacuum Drying
• Others
By Application
• Food & Beverages
• Bakery & Confectionery
• Nutraceuticals & Dietary Supplements
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Infant Food
• Others
By Distribution Channel
• Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Retail
• Food Ingredient Distributors
• Others
Regions Covered
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
Countries Covered
• U.S.
• Canada
• Germany
• U.K.
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• Brazil
• Mexico
• UAE
• South Africa
• Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
• Döhler GmbH
• Kerry Group plc
• Olam International
• Symrise AG
• Ingredion Incorporated
• Kanegrade Ltd.
• NutraDry Pty Ltd.
• FutureCeuticals, Inc.
• Taiyo Kagaku Co., Ltd.
• Saipro Biotech Private Limited
• Aarkay Food Products Ltd.
• Milne MicroDried
• Van Drunen Farms
• Others
N/A