The Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market size is expected to reach $2.3 billion by 2027, rising at a market growth of 7.1% CAGR during the forecast period.
A system to handle, store and transport agricultural commodities after harvest is named as post-harvest management. Post-harvest management also include fermenting and drying for crops like coffee and cocoa. Post-harvest management strengthens the activities of producing, transporting and processing food and other products which are consumed by the whole world.
Post-harvest treatments are used in order to delay aging, reducing spoilage and improving marketability and appearance of citrus fruits before storing them. Post-harvest treatments are set of techniques and interdisciplinary science to conserve, preserve and enhance the quality of agricultural products after harvesting.
The main aim of post-harvesting treatment is keeping the product cool, eliminating the chances of moisture loss, and unwanted chemical changes along with avoiding the physical damage such as bruising to delay deterioration.
Additionally, various chemicals are used in order to sanitize the processing areas for fruits and vegetables to eliminate or reduce pathogenic microorganisms and spoilage. Major sanitizing and cleaning chemicals utilized in post-harvest treatments of food and vegetables are hypochlorites, ozonation, organic acids (lactic, acetic, tartaric acid), hydrogen peroxide, electrolyzed water, calcium-based solutions, and trisodium phosphate.
The outspread of COVID-19 pandemic has badly affected the economy of the world. Owing to which purchasing power of households is decreased, and also government imposed many restrictions on international trade and movements which damaged the production of horticultural products. As a result, food businesses and supply chains faced an uncertain situation.
Post-harvest treatment market majorly includes Tier I & II suppliers such as JBT Corporation (US), Pace International (US), Syngenta (Switzerland), Agrofresh (US) and Decco (US). Such groups have expanded their supplies and manufacturing facilities in many countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and RoW. Although, this pandemic has influenced the post harvesting treatment market yet there is no notable impact on the operations and supply chains. Many manufacturing industries are yet working.
In recent years, the potential applications of post-harvest treatment for storing, packing and fumigation as to prevent the vegetables and fruits from spoilage due to improper management, has been increased. These advancements in developing countries like India and China served as an opportunity for vegetable and fruits producers to maintain the quality of commodities.
Exporting of fresh non-native vegetables and fruits is rapidly increasing in comparison to that in other commodities from last few years. The rising trade of non-native vegetables and fruits is also increasing the demand for post-harvest treatments for storing and packaging as to maintain the freshness of products for long term. Although, only the rising demand for non-native vegetables and fruits not only depends on consumption of them in households, but also the rising popularity of various international dishes which is further increasing its demand and also the demand for non-native vegetables and fruits is increasing in hospitality sector.
Many fruits & vegetables can be contaminated due to use of dirty water used in washing commodities, rejected commodities around the warehouses, deteriorated products damaging healthy product. Also, overheating and overcooling can also result in spoilage as overheating may lead to water loss and cooling commodities more than tolerance can lead to significant losses. All these risks involved in post-harvesting treatments may hamper the market growth.
Based on type, the post-harvest treatment market is fragmented into coatings, ethylene blockers, fungicides, cleaners, sanitizers and sprout inhibitors. In 2020, the coating segment dominated the post-harvest treatment market by generating maximum revenue. Edible coating segment helps in preventing unwanted softening and ripening of vegetables and fruits. Coating is among the important types of post-harvest treatment process which maintains the shelf life and quality of fruits and vegetables when preserved for long term.
On the basis of crop type, the post-harvest treatment market is segmented into fruits and vegetables. The vegetable segment witnessed a significant revenue share of the post-harvest treatment market in 2020. Most of the vegetables are highly perishable and susceptible to physical injury or loss of colour and taste due to high or low temperature and humidity. These risks can be avoided by the help of post-harvesting systems which helps in maintaining the quality of vegetables and thus provide with extra quantity of these vegetables to the consumers.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Market size value in 2020 | USD 1.4 Billion |
| Market size forecast in 2027 | USD 2.3 Billion |
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Historical Period | 2017 to 2019 |
| Forecast Period | 2021 to 2027 |
| Revenue Growth Rate | CAGR of 7.1% from 2021 to 2027 |
| Number of Pages | 161 |
| Number of Tables | 279 |
| Report coverage | Market Trends, Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Segmentation Analysis, Regional and Country Breakdown, Companies Strategic Developments, Company Profiling |
| Segments covered | Type, End User, Region |
| Country scope | US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Argentina, UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria |
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Region wise, the post-harvesting treatment market is analysed in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA. In 2020, Asia Pacific emerged as the leading region in the overall post-harvest treatment market. Countries like India and China are among the largest producers and exporters of fruits & vegetables like potatoes, grapes, tomatoes, mangoes, cucumbers and apples. Higher consumption and export of such fruits and vegetables in the region may serve as opportunity to post harvest treatment market.
Free Valuable Insights: Global Post-harvest Treatment Market size to reach USD 2.3 Billion by 2027
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include John Bean Technologies Corporation, BASF SE, Syngenta AG Group (China National Chemical Corporation), Fomesa Fruitech, United Phosphorus Ltd. (Decco), AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Apeel Science.
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The post-harvest treatment market size is projected to reach USD 2.3 billion by 2027.
Technological Innovations in the post-harvest industry are driving the market in coming years, however, damage in the marketing chain limited the growth of the market.
John Bean Technologies Corporation, BASF SE, Syngenta AG Group (China National Chemical Corporation), Fomesa Fruitech, United Phosphorus Ltd. (Decco), AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., Nufarm Limited, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., and Apeel Science.
The Fruits market acquired maximum revenue share in Global Post-harvest Treatment Market by Crop Type 2020, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2027.
The Asia Pacific market is the fastest growing region in the Global Post-harvest Treatment Market by Region 2020, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2027.
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