Post-Harvest Treatment Market

Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The global post-harvest treatment market size is expected to reach USD 1.86 billion in 2024 and reach USD 2.67 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2024 to 2029.

The post-harvest treatment is the treatment that is given to the crops immediately after harvesting in order to increase their shelf life. When the crop is when separated from its parent plant, it starts deteriorating, so to reduce the post-harvest losses, the post-harvest treatment is given to the crops, such as coating, cleaners, Fungicide, sanitizers, waxing, etc. The Post-Harvest treatment generally consists of cleaning, selecting, grading, and packing the fresh fruits. Additionally, the Post-Harvest treatment helps in delaying the ripening of the fruits and vegetables and also prevents the growth of fungi, microorganisms, pathogens, etc, thus minimizing the decay of fruits and vegetables and increasing their shelf life.

The different types of Post-Harvest treatments are available in the market depending on the type of the crops. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals which are essential for human nutrition and these essential nutrients are wasted in transit from place to harvest to the final consumer, thus representing a loss in the quantity as well as in the quality of the crop that can be considered as the valuable source of health and nutrition for the human body. In India, Horticulture contributes 30% of the GDP which represents its importance in the Indian economy. Improper post-harvest handling of fresh produce can lead to considerable loss of such produce. Post-harvest treatment is necessary in order to minimize such losses.

Thus the increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables and the need of minimizing Post-Harvest losses will drive the growth of the post-harvest treatment market in the forecast period.

MARKET DRIVERS

The driving force of the Post-Harvest Treatment Market is to reduce the Post-Harvest loss of food and crops. Post-harvest loss is the loss of valuable food products, including fruits and vegetables. In order to reduce the Post-Harvest loss the demand for post-harvest treatment is increasing.

The export of fresh fruits and vegetables has been increasing as compared to other commodities from past decades and also the increasing demand for exotic fruits and vegetables is driving the growth of Post-Harvest treatment in order to keep fruits and vegetables fresh for a long time. The demand for exotic fruits and vegetables is not only for personal consumption; also it is gaining popularity in international cuisines. Thus the growing use of exotic fruits and vegetables is fueling the demand for Post-Harvest treatment solutions.

Additionally, during storage, the sprouting of vegetables such as potatoes causes the valuable nutrient loss of fruits and vegetables and also the growth of fungus; pathogens and other microorganisms lead to decay of the fruits and vegetables, in order to overcome these challenges growers are adopting Post-Harvest treatment which in turn boost the growth of Post-Harvest treatment solutions in the market.

Moreover, consumers are shifting their focus towards consumption of organic fruits and vegetables drives the growth of this market also increasing need and the increasing number of innovative treatment solutions drives the growth of the Post-Harvest treatment market in the projected period.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The poor infrastructure for storage, processing, and marketing in developing regions has contributed to the high amount of waste, which is leading to constraints in the domestic distribution of fruits and vegetables and also the export of such produce strict the growth of this market.

Covid-19 Impact on Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market

COVID-19 has significantly impacted several businesses and industries. Due to the pandemic, the government has imposed strict lockdowns and other safety protocols, which affects the supply chain and production of Post-Harvest treatment solutions. However, the demand for Post-Harvest solutions is increasing as people become more cautious about health and immunity which increases demand of fruits and vegetables in the market, owing to this factor the demand for Post-Harvest treatment is expected to increase in the forecast period.

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SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market Analysis By Crop Type

Based on Crop Type, the global post-harvest treatment market is segmented into Fruits and vegetables. The fruits segment is going to dominate the market in the forecast period. As fruits are highly perishable and post-harvest treatment, fruits help prevent the fruits from losing their freshness, delay fruit ripening, increase their shelf life, and also maintain the appearance and quality of the fruit. The growing demand for organic fruits such as apples, mangoes, bananas, lemons, and oranges is propelling the Post-Harvest treatment market growth. Factors such as increased awareness and the need for Post-Harvest losses are expected to fuel the demand for Post-Harvest treatment for fruits and vegetables.

Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market Analysis By Product Type

Based on product type, the global post-harvest treatment market is segmented into Coatings, Cleaners, Fungicides, Ethylene Blockers, Sanitizers, and Sprout Inhibitors. The coating segment is contributing to the largest market share in the past few years due to the increasing demand for edible plant-based coatings to treat fruits and vegetables. Coating plays a vital role in determining the quality the fruits and vegetables because coating helps in controlling moisture transport as well as ions and oxidation. The coating is generally preferred to delay the ripening and to limit the breakdown of the fruits and vegetables. The increased demand for bio-based coatings for fruits and vegetables will drive the growth of the post-harvest treatment market in the projected period.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Asia-Pacific region is expected to contribute to the largest share of the post-harvest treatment market because countries like India & China are the key producers of vegetables and fruits and export the majority of it to North America and Europe.  Asia alone can contribute almost 50% of global fruit and vegetable production, and India and China are the key producers and exporters of fruits and vegetables, including potatoes, apples, cucumbers, grapes, tomatoes, and mangoes. The high production and the exporting rate are going to boost the Post-Harvest treatment market in the forecasted period between 2022 and 2027.

North America and Europe are expected to become the second-largest contributors in the market growth of the post-harvest treatment market due to the increasing demand for fresh fruits in this region.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL POST-HARVEST TREATMENT MARKET

Some of the leading companies operating in the Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market are: JBT Corporation, Syngenta, Nufarm, Bayer, BASF, AgroFresh, Decco, Pace International, Xeda International, Fomesa Fruitech, Agricoat natureseal LTD.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GLOBAL POST-HARVEST TREATMENT MARKET

• In September 2021, Pace International LLC, has announced the launch of PrimaFresh 60 Organic which is an organic premium line of edible plant-based coatings, developed specifically to enhance dehydration control in stone fruit and helps in maximizing its fresh appeal. This innovation of coating technology provides a longer-lasting, durable shine to stone fruits as well as significantly reduces the moisture loss from the fruit.
• In May 2021, Citrosol has launched two organic coatings named “Plantseal” and “Plantseal Shine Free” which are the latest addition to Citrosol’s Biocare range of Post-Harvest treatments that is certified for organic production.
• In April 2021, Pace International LLC launched BioSpectra 100SC, which is a post-harvest bio-rational fungicide in order to control decay in cherries. BioSpectra is a natamycin-based fungicide that is the result of the fermentation process of naturally occurring soil micro-organisms that has a unique mode of action for preventing pathogen growth. Biospectra is a highly effective, biorational antifungal agent that is exempted from tolerance for recently approved agricultural applications in countries like the U.S, Canada, and Mexico.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THR GLOBAL POST-HARVEST TREATMENT MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This market research report on the global post-harvest treatment market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on crop type, product type and region.

By Crop Type

• Fruit
• Vegetables

By Product Type

• Coatings
• Cleaners
• Fungicides
• Ethylene Blockers
• Sanitizers
• Sprout Inhibitors

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa