Post-Harvest Treatment Market

[403 Pages Report] According to MarketsandMarkets, the global post-harvest treatment market size was valued at USD 2.01 billion in 2022 and reach USD 3.12 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 7.6%, during the study period. Fruit and vegetable post-harvest losses are estimated to range between 30 and 40%. This is a considerable amount of food that has been thrown away, implying a loss of both food and money. Post-harvest treatments can assist to decrease these losses by prolonging the shelf life of fruits and vegetables and making them less prone to rotting and deterioration. Post-harvest treatments can have a number of economic advantages, including reduced food waste, increased earnings, and improved market access. Apart from this it also creates opportunities for the export of the exotic fruits such as avocados, dragon fruits and jack fruit among others. These advantages may contribute to the post-harvest treatment business being more sustainable and lucrative. These are some of the reasons behind the growth of the post-harvest treatment market.

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Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increasing need to reduce post-harvest losses

Fruits and vegetables are two of the most important dietary commodities consumed worldwide. They are also perishable, making them more vulnerable to post-harvest losses. Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables are caused by a variety of reasons, including physical, physiological, and mechanical circumstances, as well as cleanliness. These horticulture crops have a high metabolic rate, which results in a shorter shelf life than other crops. As a result, certain losses occur between harvest and eating of these crops. Fruits and vegetables are vulnerable to abiotic and biotic stressors, resulting in significant losses after harvest owing to bacteria, insects, moisture loss, and respiration. External influences, on the other hand, such as exposure to oxygen and carbon dioxide, and increased ethylene levels also lead to losses of fruits and vegetables.

Restraints: Lack of infrastructure and improper post-harvest handling

Mechanisation of practises such as harvesting, handling, and processing to adapt to weather conditions, production practises, management decisions, transportation facilities, grading issues, infrastructure, consumer preferences/attitudes, and the availability of financial markets are all part of post-harvest handling. Because of inappropriate crop management, losses occur at each level of post-harvest processing. For example, losses occur during steps such as drying, storage, and chemical application in less-developed and emerging nations when the supply chain is not entirely mechanized. One of the primary problems limiting market expansion is a lack of infrastructure and understanding in emerging countries about how to protect fruits and vegetables after harvesting. This is the case in emerging regions such as Asia Pacific, Africa, and South America.

Opportunities: Development of organic and bio-based post-harvest products

Post-harvest treatment of fruits and vegetables using environmentally friendly technologies is a developing field. Growing consumer desire for higher food quality and safety, as well as a greater emphasis on maintaining healthy diets, are boosting demand for organic food items. Demand for organic fruits and vegetables is large in established countries such as North America and Europe, and is rising in other developing regions such as Asia Pacific. While traditional fruits and vegetables have remained consistent, demand for organic fruits and vegetables is predicted to increase rapidly in the future years. Organic fruits and vegetables necessitate chemical-free and environmentally friendly post-harvest treatment procedures.

Challenges: Low awareness of post-harvest losses and product applications

Farmers, particularly in underdeveloped nations, are less aware of the advantages of post-harvest treatment. Farmers' perceptions of these compounds must shift in order for them to obtain knowledge. This will have a significant impact on the market dynamics for post-harvest treatment goods. Farmers and other stakeholders, such as distributors and merchants, face challenges due to a lack of understanding. knowledge programs are needed in the Asia Pacific area to raise knowledge about the cost of investment in post-harvest treatment and post-harvest losses in countries such as India, Iran, and Cambodia.

Market Ecosystem

Key players in post-harvest treatment market have strong distribution network and have strong financial records. These firms have experience of several years, well established manufacturing facilities, r&d centers, and skilled workforce. Prominent players in this market include JBT (US), AgroFresh (US), Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Switzerland), DECCO (US), and BASF (Germany).

By type, coatings is projected to gain largest share in the post-harvest treatment market during the study period

The global commerce in fruits and vegetables is rapidly expanding. This necessitates the development of post-harvest treatments to assist preserve the freshness and safety of fruits and vegetables throughout transportation and storage. Organic and sustainable products are becoming increasingly popular among consumers. This is increasing demand for post-harvest treatments derived from natural and sustainable chemicals. Convenience foods, such as pre-cut and pre-washed fruits and vegetables, are growing popular among the consumers. This is creating a demand for coatings that can assist to increase the shelf life of these items while also making them more user-friendly. Thus, driving the growth of segment in the market.

By crop type, fruits is forecasted to be the largest segment in the market during the research period

Fruits are frequently consumed raw, which means they are not cooked or treated before consumption. As a result, they are more prone to deterioration and loss during post-harvest processing. Fruits are a seasonal crop, which means they are only accessible for a short period of time each year. This may raise the demand for post-harvest treatments, as producers and merchants seek ways to extend the shelf life of fruits in order to keep them available for extended periods of time.

By origin, synthetic segment is anticipated to occupy major share in the post-harvest treatment market during the study period

This is because they are less expensive to create and use, synthetic items are frequently more cost-effective than natural products. Synthetic products are often more easy to use than natural treatments since they are easier to apply and do not necessitate as much specialized equipment. A substantial corpus of research is being conducted to produce novel and creative synthetic post-harvest treatments. This is resulting in the creation of more effective, cost-efficient, and user-friendly goods.

Several major countries in Asia Pacific region such as India are still agricultural economies with most of the population having agriculture as their main occupations. The governments in the region are promoting soil testing so that the farmers can supplement essential nutrients to crops which are not present in soil in sufficient quantities. The increasing modern agricultural practices and requirement of high-quality agricultural produce are expected to drive the post-harvest treatment market in the region.

Key Market Players:

Key players in this market include JBT (US), Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Switzerland), Nufarm (Australia), AgroFresh (US), Bayer AG (Germany), BASF (Germany), Citrosol (Spain), Hazel Technologies, Inc. (US), Lytone Enterprise, Inc. (Taiwan), Shandong Aoweite Biotechnology Co.,Ltd (China), Fine Chemicals Inc. (US), Apeel Sciences (US), Janssen PMP (Belgium), COLIN CAMPBELL (CHEMICALS) PTY LTD (Australia), Futureco Bioscience (Barcelona), DECCO (US), Pace International, LLC (US), and Xeda International S. A. S. (France).

Scope of the Market

The study categorizes the Post-Harvest Treatment Market market based on by type, by crop type, by origin, and region.

By Type

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

By Crop type

• Fruits
  • Apple
  • Banana
  • Grapes
  • Citrus Fruits
  • Stone Fruits
  • Pear
  • Pineapple
  • Berries
  • Papaya
  • Kiwi
  • Figs
  • Other Fruits
    • Stone Fruits
    • Avocado
    • Mango
    • Dates
    • Lychee
    • Cherry
    • Other Stone Fruits4
  • Pineapple
  • Berries
    • Strawberry
    • Blackcurrant
    • Blueberry
    • Raspberry
    • Red Currants
    • Other Berries5
    • Papaya
    • Kiwi
    • Figs
  • Other Fruits
• Vegetables
  • Tomato
  •  Potato
  •  Broccoli
  •  Cauliflower
  •  Peppers
  •  Asparagus
  •  Ginger
  •  Onions
  •  Other Vegetables
• Flowers & ornamentals
  • Roses
  •  Other Flowers & Ornamentals

By Origin

• Natural
• Synthetic

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• Africa
• Middle East

Recent Developments

• In May 2023, Janssen PMP (Belgium) partnered with Kitozyme, LLC. (Belgium). This collaboration intends to investigate and develop cutting-edge technology from Kitozyme, LLC (Belgium) for post-harvest application on fresh fruit, utilizing Janssen PMP's knowledge and resources in this space.
• In January 2022, Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Switzerland) launched a new fungicide by the name Archive to control the diseases occurring during the post-harvest.
• In January 2022, Hazel Technologies, Inc. (US) announced an expansion in Asia Pacific region. The company expanded their presence and started the product offering in countries like New Zealand and Singapore.

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