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Global IQF vegetable market poised to reach USD expected to be observed as a top-selling vegetable in the global market,
2 billion by 2026. IQF potatoes, tomatoes and broccoli registering fastest revenue growth at 5.8% CAGR.
Over 70% of global IQF vegetable revenues are anticipated to be
and cauliflower will remain in great demand. accounted by food applications. During the forecast period, the demand
for IQF vegetable in food production is expected to gain traction. Toward
The commercial advantage of keeping individually-quick frozen the end of 2026, close to 60% of global IQF vegetable revenues
(IQF) vegetables in stock continues to drive their demand among accounted by food applications will be accounted by cooking food
retailers, grocery stores and independent fruit and vegetable vendors applications. Among the beverage applications of IQF vegetables, juices
from around the world. The global demand for IQF vegetable is are expected to dominate global revenues by the end of 2026.
expected to rise on the account of their longer shelf lives, speedy Large population coupled with preference toward frozen food and
processing of foods and robust supply chain. high disposable income contributed to a large share of the U.S. IQF
In fact, Future Market Insights, Valley Cottage, N.Y., projects vegetable market. Around 71% of vegetables sold in United States are
that such factors will instrument a steady growth in global in frozen form due to knowledge of frozen food and high income of
consumption of IQF vegetables. By the end of 2026, more than individuals in the country. Many developing countries such as India and
25,000 tons of IQF vegetables will be sold across the globe, bringing Russia are following the footsteps, since a large portion of the population
in revenues worth over USD 2,000 million. can afford locally-produced IQF vegetables.
The report, “IQF Vegetable Market: Global Industry Analysis and Key findings in the report currently indicate Western Europe as the
Opportunity Assessment, 2016-2026,” estimates that the global largest market for IQF vegetable in the world. However, the region will
market for IQF vegetables is presently valued over USD 1,288.3 witness a marginal decline in its market share toward the end of 2026.
million, recording global sales of a little over 16,900 tons of IQF North America’s IQF vegetable market is also expected to show a
vegetable in the world. However, in terms of volume and value, the sluggish revenue growth at 2.2% CAGR. On the other hand, Latin
global IQF vegetable market is expected to showcase a moderate America and the Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ) region are
growth over the forecast period. Registering a value CAGR of 4.5% projected to remain fast-growing IQF vegetable markets, depicting an
and a volume CAGR of just over 4%, the global demand for IQF impressive value CAGR of over 7%.
vegetable is expected to be inhibited by: The most lucrative region for growth
• Increasing risk of consuming Listeria monocytogenes bacteria of IQF vegetable will be
through IQF vegetables. Middle East and Africa
• Strict regulations that forbid the use of IQF vegetable due to (MEA), with revenues
rising occurrence of bacteria and viruses. slated to soar at
• Fluctuating prices and availability of raw materials. 8.7% CAGR.
The report also reveals that out of prominently-consumed IQF
vegetables in the world, IQF potatoes, tomatoes and broccoli and เอกสารอ้างอิง/Reference
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