The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Air-dried Food Market would witness market growth of 10.2% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Country in 2024, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of $4,078.6 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 10.8% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The UAE market would register a CAGR of 9.1% during (2025 - 2032).

The environmental sustainability of plant-based diets has been well-documented. Making the switch to plant-based diets might significantly cut down on water use, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions linked to animal agriculture. By their extended shelf life and reduced transportation weight, air-dried plant products contribute to environmental benefits by minimizing food waste and lowering the carbon footprint associated with food distribution.
Urbanization and modernization are significantly influencing the expansion of the market. In 2018, urban areas were home to 55% of the global population, a figure that is expected to increase to 68% by 2050, as per the United Nations. This substantial migration to cities has transformed dietary habits, with urban dwellers increasingly favoring ready-to-eat and on-the-go food products to accommodate their fast-paced lifestyles.
The LAMEA region is driven by the rising demand for shelf-stable, convenient food products, particularly in regions with limited access to fresh produce. Brazil's increasing demand is closely linked to the nation's robust coffee culture. As one of the world's leading coffee producers, Brazil has a substantial market for air-dried coffee beans, catering to both domestic consumption and export markets. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed a surge in demand for air-dried foods, driven by a predominantly expatriate population seeking convenient and diverse food options. In South Africa, the rising demand can be attributed to the increasing health consciousness among consumers and the popularity of traditional dried meat products like biltong. The government has implemented the Agricultural Product Standards Act regulations to ensure the quality, packing, and marking of dried fruit intended for sale. These regulations aim to standardize product quality and enhance consumer confidence in these products. Hence, the LAMEA region is experiencing a notable increase in the demand for air-dried foods.
Free Valuable Insights: The Worldwide Air-Dried Food Market is Projected to reach USD 230.32 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.8%
Based on Application, the market is segmented into Commercial, and Household. Based on Form, the market is segmented into Powder & Granules, Chunks/Pieces, and Flakes. Based on Product, the market is segmented into Coffee Beans, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat, and Herbs. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, and Rest of LAMEA.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Dehydrates Inc.
- Berrifine A/S
- Nestle S.A.
- Thrive Life, LLC
- BCFoods, Inc.
- Silva International, Inc.
- Chelmer Foods Limited
- Colin Ingredients
- Seawind Foods
- Milne MicroDried
LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market Report Segmentation
By Application
By Form
- Powder & Granules
- Chunks/Pieces
- Flakes
By Product
- Coffee Beans
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Meat
- Herbs
By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
TABLE 1 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 4 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 5 LAMEA Commercial Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 6 LAMEA Commercial Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 7 LAMEA Household Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 8 LAMEA Household Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 9 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 10 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 11 LAMEA Powder & Granules Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 12 LAMEA Powder & Granules Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 13 LAMEA Chunks/Pieces Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 14 LAMEA Chunks/Pieces Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 15 LAMEA Flakes Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 16 LAMEA Flakes Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 17 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 18 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 19 LAMEA Coffee Beans Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 20 LAMEA Coffee Beans Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 21 LAMEA Fruits & Vegetables Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 22 LAMEA Fruits & Vegetables Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 23 LAMEA Meat Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 24 LAMEA Meat Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 25 LAMEA Herbs Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 26 LAMEA Herbs Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 27 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 28 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 29 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 30 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 31 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 32 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 33 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 34 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 35 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 36 Brazil Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 37 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 38 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 39 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 40 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 41 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 42 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 43 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 44 Argentina Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 45 UAE Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 46 UAE Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 47 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 48 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 49 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 50 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 51 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 52 UAE Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 53 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 54 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 55 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 56 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 57 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 58 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 59 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 60 Saudi Arabia Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 61 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 62 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 63 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 64 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 65 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 66 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 67 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 68 South Africa Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 69 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 70 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 71 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 72 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 73 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 74 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 75 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 76 Nigeria Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 77 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 78 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 79 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 80 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 81 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 82 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 83 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 84 Rest of LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 85 Key Information – Dehydrates Inc.
TABLE 86 Key Information – Berrifine A/S
TABLE 87 Key Information – Nestle S.A.
TABLE 88 Key Information – Thrive Life, LLC
TABLE 89 Key Information – BCFoods, Inc.
TABLE 90 Key Information – Silva International, Inc.
TABLE 91 Key Information – Chelmer Foods Limited
TABLE 92 Key Information – Colin Ingredients
TABLE 93 Key Information – Seawind Foods
TABLE 94 Key Information – Milne MicroDried
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Air-Dried Food Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Air-Dried Food Market
FIG 5 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Application, 2024
FIG 6 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Application, 2032
FIG 7 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Application, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 8 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Form, 2024
FIG 9 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Form, 2032
FIG 10 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Form, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 11 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Product, 2024
FIG 12 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Product, 2032
FIG 13 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Product, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 14 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Country, 2024
FIG 15 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market share by Country, 2032
FIG 16 LAMEA Air-Dried Food Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: Nestle S.A.