Blueberry Ingredients Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Blueberry Ingredients Market is segmented By Type (Frozen Blueberry, Dried Blueberry, Blueberry Juice Concentrate, Blueberry Puree, Others), By Application (Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Nutraceutical/Dietary Supplement, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, The Middle East, And Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Blueberry Ingredients Market Overview

The Global Blueberries Ingredients Market is estimated to reach at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Blueberries are used to produce used for processed ingredients, such as concentrates, juices, purees, and dried blueberries, to increase market growth in the upcoming years. The rise in the production of blueberries in recent years has reduced the demand-supply gap. However, the supply of blueberries is still bounded, which affects the market growth. Blueberries production in upcoming years has reduced the supply-demand gap. Blueberries contain several phenolic compounds, such as myricetin, quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and kaempferol as well as minerals, vitamins, and anthocyanins adding to the blueberries' antioxidant efficiency. Copper, beta-carotene, folate, choline, vitamins A and E, and manganese are some nutrients also present in blueberries.

Blueberry Ingredients Market Scope

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Blueberry Ingredients Market Dynamics

The growing demand for dry blueberry in the breakfast cereal and frozen dessert industries has triggered the market's growth. The ever increasing demand for fresh blueberries is globally affecting the supply of processed blueberries. In recent years, the need for fresh blueberries has increased globally. However, the supply of blueberries is still limited, which affects the market growth, especially in the Asia-Pacific and African region.

Increased Demand for Healthy Snacking

Blueberries are among the most nutrient berries as they are high in fibre, vitamin K, vitamin C, and manganese. Health-conscious consumers prefer blueberry contained food products, as blueberries reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and overall mortality. Blueberries also promote skin and hair health, increased energy, and overall lower weight, which has triggered the demand for food products containing blueberry ingredients. For instance, according to Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, between 2007 and 2016, 1,007 food products containing blueberry ingredients were launched in Canada. Increasing application of blueberry in healthy snack bars and Greek yogurt is expected to boost the market growth as the consumers more prefer these products for healthy snack option, as they are low in fat and contains real fruit bits and is a rich source of calcium and protein. 

Market Gaining Traction with Snackification Trend

The product launches of food products shift to natural food ingredients rather than economic goods, which are not suitable for health. Blueberry ingredients can be used in different types of food products and mixtures. The intake of protein-rich foods is on the rise among developing consumers in the global market. Around the same time, health-conscious consumers have reduced their consumption of products high in carbohydrates and sweeteners, and high-fat foods. High fibre and high protein foods have increased, rising demand from the food industry for blueberry ingredients products.

Health-conscious customers prefer food items containing blueberry because blueberries reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity, overall mortality, and heart disease. Blueberries also encourage safe hair and skin, increased strength, and lower body weight, creating a demand for blueberry ingredients. Growing demand for blueberry in healthy bars and yogurt is expected to fuel market growth. Customers desire these products to consume more nutritious food choices due to their low fat and containing real bits of fruit and a rich protein calcium source.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 affected the global economy in many forms, such as directly affecting demand and production, supply chain distraction, and financial impact. COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Blueberry Ingredients Market due to the shutting down of offices, supply chain disruptions, and technology events cancellation. This also involved business collaborations and opportunities.

Blueberry Ingredients Market Segment Analysis

Based on the type, the blueberry ingredients market has been classified into frozen blueberry, dried blueberry, blueberry juice concentrate, blueberry puree, and others.

Frozen Blueberry dominates the global market during the forecast period

The frozen blueberry ingredient type segment holds the largest share in the market due to its rising industry consumption and growing demand for the frozen food category across developing countries such as India, China, Mexico, and South Korea. Although, the blueberry puree segment is expected to account for the highest CAGR in the end-use market during the forecast period. Increasing frozen blueberry demand in the frozen dessert and cereal breakfast industries has sparked blueberries' market growth.

Based on the application, the blueberry ingredients market has been classified into pharmaceutical, food & beverage, nutraceutical/dietary supplements, and others.

Food & Beverage is the leading segment throughout the forecast period

The food & beverage industry accounts for the largest market share and is further estimated to lead the market with the highest CAGR in the global blueberry ingredients market over the forecast period. Moreover, the rising health-conscious consumers and changing preference for blueberry contained food products, as blueberries decrease the risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and overall mortality. Such health benefits are expected to raise the demand for blueberry ingredients worldwide in the coming years.

Blueberry Ingredients Market Geographical Share

Based on geography, the study analyzes the Blueberry Ingredients Market in the global market, including Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America leads the global blueberry ingredients market throughout the forecast period

North America region holds the largest share in the blueberry ingredients market in terms of production acres and farming and processing efficiencies. Growing public awareness regarding the health benefits related to the berry is driving the market's growth. However, the US is the major exporter of blueberries, which increases the awareness of blueberry ingredients in the domestic market. Asia-Pacific and Europe follow the North American market in terms of global market share during the forecast period. The rising healthy eating habits demand and the fruits inclusion as a part of daily nutrition are driving the European market.

Nevertheless, there is still a limited blueberries supply, which influences market development, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe. However, the plant-based ingredients and product demand rise in the food & beverage industry, making the blueberry ingredients market demandable. This is attributable to the growing health issues occurrence associated with food products and rising vegan and flexitarian populations.

Blueberry Ingredients Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The blueberry ingredients market is highly competitive, with many global and local companies challenging for market share. Major manufacturing players such as Ingredion Incorporated, AGRANA Beteiligungs AG, DOHLER GmbH, Sensient Technologies, Naturex, FutureCeuticals, Scenic Fruit Company, Atlantic Blueberry, Tianjin Jianfeng Natural Product R&d Co. Ltd, Qingdao Dried Fruits Industry Co., Ltd, Weifang Alice Food Co., Ltd., and JIAOZUO HAILIAN FOOD CO., LTD., hold a significant role in the global blueberry ingredients market. There are several small and medium local players having a substantial share in the global market. Danone, Nestle, and Kellogg were the crucial companies to launch products comprising blueberry ingredients. Furthermore, with the highly fragmented nature of the market, the major companies hold a nominal share in the global market.

Ingredion Incorporated

Overview: Ingredion is a leading global ingredient solutions company. It makes sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients, and biomaterials used by customers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. The company turns corn, tapioca, potatoes, and other vegetables and fruits into ingredients for the food, beverage, brewing, and pharmaceutical industries and numerous industrial sectors. Also, It has more than 11,000 employees around the world in 44 locations and customers in more than 60 markets in over 40 countries.

Product Portfolio: The company offers various types of products in their portfolios, such as encapsulation/emulsification, extracts, fibre, functional flours, fruit and vegetable concentrates, gums, pea starch, polyols, potato starches, plant protein, starches, sweeteners, stevia, and tapioca.

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