Market Overview:

The Global Post-Harvest Treatment Market was valued at USD 1.68 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 2.55 billion by the year 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3%.

Post-harvest is a process that combines the use of numerous unit processes that take place after harvesting. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and root crops receive post-harvest treatment to maintain quality, lower moisture loss, and slow the rate of undesirable chemical changes. By eliminating physical harm like bruises, it also helps to prevent spoiling. Whether a crop is used for fresh consumption or as an ingredient in a processed food product has a significant impact on its final quality. Since fruits and vegetables are perishable, their shelf life is increased by using the post-harvest treatment goods market.

Top Key Players Covered In The Post-Harvest Treatment Market:

• AgroFresh Inc. (US)
• BASF (Germany)
• Bayer AG (Germany)
• Clariant (Switzerland)
• Decco Inc. (US)
• Citrosol (Spain)
• Janssen PMP (Belgium)
• Futureco Bioscience (Spain)
• Apeel Sciences (US)
• Polynatural (Chile) and Other Major Players.

Market Dynamics and Factors:        

Fruits and vegetables generally experience post-harvest losses due to a variety of circumstances. These factors include mechanical, hygienic, physiological, and physical losses. The high levels of metabolic activity and limited shelf life of fruits and vegetables set them apart from other foods. These factors cause a sizeable portion of the food to be lost between harvest and consumption. Therefore, post-harvest loss of fruits and vegetables can be considerably reduced and shelf life increased by carefully adjusting these factors. The loss can be minimized by implementing essential cultural strategies along with appropriate handling and packing. Applying the right chemicals can improve the shelf life of fresh produce by protecting it from viruses and other environmental factors both before and after harvest.

To enhance the delivery of high-quality, nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables to customers, better collaboration and some rethinking of current distribution networks as well as the goals of vendors, purchasers, and marketers will be necessary. Everything is possible thanks to technology, but the ability of the actors in the fruit and vegetable sector to benefit from the changes will be what makes things happen. Manufacturers of post-harvest treatments have adapted cutting-edge technologies, such as chemical-free fumigation methods for potatoes and packaging options for fruits and vegetables, in other developing countries like Israel. Utilizing technology to treat fruits and vegetables after harvest is a developing trend that offers a sizable opportunity for the expansion of the market for the product as a whole.

Post-Harvest Treatment Market Report Highlight:

• By type, the coating segment is anticipated to lead the growth of the Post-Harvest Treatment market in the forecasted timeframe. Coatings are most commonly used on fresh fruits to extend their postharvest life by limiting the exchange of water and gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide). This principle function allows for less weight loss during storage and, in some situations, relief of postharvest physiological issues such as chilling injury or rind collapse. Furthermore, coatings can give a sheen and gloss to the fruit's exterior appearance.
   
• By crop type, the fruit segment is expected to have the highest share of the Post-Harvest Treatment market over the projected period. Fruits and vegetables are in high demand due to the increased desire for nutritious foods. Because fruits are highly perishable, the application of post-harvest treatments helps to delay ripening, enhance shelf life, and retain the appearance and freshness of the fruit, thereby boosting segment growth.
   
• The North American region is expected to have the highest share of the Post-Harvest Treatment market over the projected period. Fruits and vegetables such as potatoes, apples, tomatoes, mangoes, grapes, and cucumbers are produced and exported in large quantities by China and India. Demand for post-harvest treatment solutions is predicted to rise due to the high export and consumption rates of these fruits and vegetables.

Key Industry Development:

• In September 2021, Pace International LLC has launched PrimaFresh 60 OR, it is created specifically to improve dehydration control in stone fruit and enhance its fresh appeal.
• In 2021, AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in fruit freshness solutions, has announced the debut of a new post-harvest quality platform to reduce food waste and preserve the freshness of fruits and vegetables.
• In March 2021, Lipofabrik SAS, which specializes in the manufacture, purification, formulation, and marketing of lipopeptides, has signed an agreement with Janssen PMP. Janssen PMP will create post-harvest-specific and fit-for-purpose lipopeptides formulations, including Mycosubtilin.

Post-Harvest Treatment Market Segmentation:

By Type

• Coatings
• Ethylene Blockers
• Fungicides
• Cleaners
• Others

By Crop Type

• Fruits
• Vegetables

For this report, Introspective Market Research has segmented the Post-Harvest Treatment Market based on region:

Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million; Volume in Units, 2023-2030)

North America

• The U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico

Eastern Europe

• Russia
• Bulgaria
• The Czech Republic
• Hungary
• Poland
• Romania
• Rest of Eastern Europe

Western Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Netherlands
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Western Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Singapore
• Australia
• New-Zealand
• Rest of APAC

Middle East & Africa

• Turkey
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• UAE
• Israel
• South Africa

South America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of SA