Middle East And Africa Frozen Fruits Market

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

The size of the Middle East and Africa frozen fruits market is expected to be worth USD 1.60 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.63% from 2024 to 2029 to achieve USD 1.91 billion by 2029.

Frozen Fruits consist of high levels of vital vitamins and potentially useful antioxidants as compared to the fresh ones, and also help in protecting against the heart diseases. This is only because freezing sustains the products for prolonged periods without any additives and prevents any type of microbial growth that causes food spoilage.

Frozen Fruits are made from a procedure in which the eatables are primarily blanched, boiled, and then frozen considerably. They are conserved at a temperature usually below -9.5°C, at which all moisture is in the solid condition. This averts the advance of microorganisms, decelerates decomposition and in turn aids in keeping fruits fresh for a prolonged period of time.

The growth of the Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits market is majorly driven by factors such as availability of an extensive range of frozen fruit products, hectic work schedule, shifting customer purchasing patterns, and growing urban population. However, heavy presence of sodium and artificial preservatives in frozen foods, high price rates, and product quality are some of the factors hindering the growth of the market in this region. Also, high upkeep and logistics cost at a cryogenic temperature for these foods are expected to pose a problem for the companies in this market.

This research report on the Middle East and Africa frozen fruits market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits Market By Application

• Confectionery & Bakery
• Jams & Preserves
• Fruit-Based Beverages
• Dairy
• Others

The Confectionery & Bakery segment leads the Frozen Fruits market under the application segment. However, the Jams & preserves segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR due to growing demand from emerging economies.

Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits Market By Product Type

• Citrus Fruits
• Red Fruits & Berries
• Tropical Fruits

Red fruits & berries segment leads the market with over 60% of the market share in terms of revenue.

Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits Market By Technique

• Freeze drying
• IQF

The IQF segment is projected to increase at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as it avoids lumping of frozen fruits, predominantly pulpy fruits such as sliced mangoes.

Middle East and Africa Frozen Fruits Market By Region

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• Rest of MEA

Middle East and Africa is an emerging market with huge potential and sturdy growth rates, due to growing disposable incomes and the popularity of western food trends among the middle class in this region. Developing economies such as U.A.E and South Africa are predicted to witness substantial growth regarding demand for these products.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Major Key Players in the MEA frozen fruits market are Pinnacle Foods Inc, Welch Foods, Ardo NV, SunOpta Inc, Kendall Frozen Fruits Inc, Uran Food Group Limited, Kerry Group Plc, Nestle, ConAgro Foods Inc, and General Mills