Global Commercial Food Dehydrators Market By Technology (Vertical Airflow & Horizontal Airflow), By End-User (Food & Beverages Industry, Nutraceutical Industry, HoReCa Sector, & Other End-Users), By Region and Companies - Industry Segment Outlook, Market Assessment, Competition Scenario, Trends and Forecast 2022-2032

Commercial Food Dehydrators Market Overview

The market for commercial food dehydrators was worth US$ 666.2 million in 2021. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2023 and 2032. The market is expected to grow due to increasing demand for food products with a longer shelf life and rising disposable income. Commercial food dehydrators will also be more in demand due to growing awareness about food waste.

Global Commercial Food Dehydrators Market Scope:

Technology Analysis

Technology has separated the commercial food dehydrators market into two segments: vertical airflow & horizontal. In vertical airflow technology, the fan blows warm and moist air out of the appliance. The fan is located at the rear of the appliance. The fan’s position creates an airflow mechanism that allows the warm and moist air to escape from the device. This helps to raise the rate at which the air evaporates. A heating element heats food to the desired temperature and pulls moisture to the surface. The fan supports the fan by supporting the air vents so that the surface moisture evaporates.

The market leader in commercial food dehydrators was the horizontal airflow technology segment. It accounted for 68.4% of revenue in 2021. Horizontal airflow has a uniform effect on food and doesn’t require you to move the trays around. Horizontal airflow can be used widely because it is very unlikely that different flavors will mix with one another.

In 2021, 31.6% of the market share was attributed to vertical airflow technology. Vertical airflow technology tends to dry lower trays faster than those at the top & requires shuffling of the tray for short periods. Vertical airflow technology has a high chance of different flavors mixing with one another. These appliances are difficult to use because the trays are stacked.

End-User Analysis

By end-user market is segmented into the food & beverages industry, nutraceutical industry, HoReCa Sector, and other end-users. The HoReCa sector is the largest consumer of the Commercial Food Dehydrators Market due to its increased consumption of natural foods and lower manufacturing costs. The demand for Commercial Food Dehydrators has increased by 3.4% due to an increase in organic food products. Global trade growth has led to a 1.9% rise in the demand for Commercial Food Dehydrators from the Logistics and Supply Chain industries.

Key Market Segments:

By Technology

• Horizontal Airflow
• Vertical Airflow

By Form

• Food & Beverages Industry
• HoReCa Sector
• Nutraceutical Industry
• Other End-Users

Market Dynamics:

One-third of all food worldwide is unconsumed or thrown away. Numerous organizations and the government have taken many initiatives. These dehydrators are used to preserve food that is not consumed and to relieve those affected by natural disasters or hunger. Restaurant owners also use these appliances to prevent the spoilage of unused food.

In 2021, North America was the fourth-largest market for commercial food dehydrators. The dehydrators will be in demand due to rising awareness about food waste and high disposable income. The North American commercial food drying equipment market is likely to grow due to the growing demand for long-lasting foods.

In the coming years, the demand for processed food products will increase due to rising incomes and a growing population. Food processing companies will expand their business and increase the demand for commercial food drying equipment over the forecast period. Campaigns to reduce the waste of food are helping to increase this demand. High amounts of water are found in food, including fruits that contain over 80% and meats with over 60%. Market players can benefit from food dehydrators as they reduce the weight and size of the eatables. This allows producers to export and import different types of food in greater quantities. These can then be used for rehydration. Market players in the food trade will likely further increase their market share.

Regional Analysis

Europe was the top regional market, accounting for 38.8% of the 2021 revenue share. Due to several factors, with the region’s rapidly growing agricultural sector and its food service establishments, it is expected that Europe will dominate the industry. The region is also expected to see a rise in demand for food dehydrators that can dry commercially.

In 2021, the Asia Pacific market was second in commercial food dehydrators. However, it is predictable to surpass this market by 2025 due to increased awareness about food wastage, growing exports of eatables, & high agricultural production, especially fruits and veggies. The Asia Pacific region is expected to see rapid growth in food service establishments, which will further fuel the demand for commercial food dehydrators.

Due to low consumption and high agricultural production, the Central & South American markets are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.2% annually over the forecast period. The market for commercial food drying equipment in the region will be driven by a large consumer base & increased adoption of food preservation techniques, particularly solar-based commercial food dryers.

Due to large imports of food, including fruits and vegetables, the Middle East & Africa market is projected to slow down. Exporters dehydrate these products, which reduces the need for commercial food dehydrators. Due to increased agricultural production in countries like Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Egypt, the Middle East & Africa region will grow.

Key Regions and Countries covered in the report:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• APAC
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• MEA
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Israel
  • Rest of MEA

Market Share & Key Players Analysis:

The market has been seeing a lot of competition from other players in advertising and selling reasonably priced products. Over the forecast period, there will be significant competition in this market.

Market Key Players:

• Tribest Corporation
• Koolatron Corporation
• Excalibur Dehydrator
• National Presto Industries Inc.
• Lem Products Holding LLC
• Hamilton Beach Brands Inc.
• The Sausage Maker Inc.
• NutriChef Kitchen LLC
• Aroma Housewares Company
• Other Key Players

For the Commercial Food Dehydrators Market research study, the following years have been considered to estimate the market size: