Freeze-Dried Food Market Report by Type (Freeze-Dried Fruits, Freeze-Dried Vegetables, Freeze-Dried Beverages, Freeze-Dried Dairy Products, Freeze-Dried Meat and Seafood, and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets and Hypermarkets, Specialist Retaile

The global freeze-dried food market size reached USD 3.0 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during 2025-2033. The increasing adoption of freeze-drying technology in food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors, the rising demand for non-perishable, ready-to-eat (RTE) meals among the consumers, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities to improve the food texture, taste, and nutritional value are some of the key factors propelling the market.

Freeze-dried or lyophilization refers to a low-temperature, dehydration technique that involves freezing of various food products in the vacuum chamber. It aids in preserving food commodities by eliminating the risk of contamination and decomposition caused by microbial growth in the presence of air, light, and moisture. This, in turn, assists freeze-dried food in retaining its quality, maintaining nutritional values, extending shelf-life and reducing water quantity from the product for making it lightweight. At present, freeze-dried food is commercially available in varying forms, such as powders, granules, chunks, pieces, and flakes.

Freeze-Dried Food Market Trends:

The widespread adoption of freeze-dried food in the food and beverage (F&B) and hospitality sectors for preserving various food products, such as fruits, vegetables, bakery, meat, dairy, and snacks, is one of the prime factors driving the market growth. In line with this, rapid expansion in the food processing sector and the increasing demand for non-perishable, ready-to-eat (RTE) meals or convenience food products due to the rising on-the-go trend, hectic working schedules, and evolving lifestyles are acting as other growth-inducing factors. Additionally, the sudden outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the consequent implementation of lockdowns across the globe have led to the massive employment of online and e-commerce distribution channels for purchasing and ordering frozen food, which, in turn, is contributing to the market growth. The extensive utilization of freeze-dried techniques for enabling the safe transportation of food products, along with its large-scale incorporation in pet food segment to enable longer preservation and convenient consumption is further considerably propelling the market growth. Other factors, such as strategic collaborations between top players, rising consumer awareness regarding the harmful effects of artificial additives, and the continuous investments in research and development (R&D) activities for introducing lightweight, freeze-dried nutritious snacks, are creating a positive outlook for the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, distribution channel, and end user.

Breakup by Type:

• Freeze-Dried Fruits
• Freeze-Dried Vegetables
• Freeze-Dried Beverages
• Freeze-Dried Dairy Products
• Freeze-Dried Meat and Seafood
• Others

Breakup by Distribution Channel:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Specialist Retailers
• Convenience Stores
• Others

Breakup by End User:

• Hotels and Restaurants
• Household
• Food and Beverage Industry
• Others

Breakup by Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• South Korea
• Australia
• Indonesia
• Others
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Spain
• Russia
• Others
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Others
• Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Ajinomoto Co. Inc, Asahi Group Holdings Ltd., Crispy Green Inc., European Freeze Dry ApS, Freeze-Dry Foods Ltd., Harmony House Foods Inc., Kerry Group Plc, LYO FOOD Sp. z o.o., Mercer Foods LLC, Nestlé S.A., Nuts.com, SouthAm Freeze Dry S.A. (R. J. Van Drunen & Sons Inc.) and The Kraft Heinz Co.

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.What was the size of the global freeze-dried food market in 2024?

2.What is the expected growth rate of the global freeze-dried food market during 2025-2033?

3.What are the key factors driving the global freeze-dried food market?

4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global freeze-dried food market?

5.What is the breakup of the global freeze-dried food market based on the type?

6.What is the breakup of the global freeze-dried food market based on distribution channel?

7.What are the key regions in the global freeze-dried food market?

8.Who are the key players/companies in the global freeze-dried food market?