Packaged Fruit Snacks Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Type (Organic and Conventional), By Form (Dry, Refrigerated, and Pulp), By Application (Confectionery, Cereals, Fruit Bites, Bakery, and Others), By Distribution Channel (Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, Specialty Stores, and Online Retailers), and Region Forecast 2020-2031

Packaged Fruit Snacks Market size was valued at US$ 5,645 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2024-2030. Fruit snacks are refreshment goods that contain the pulp or fruit juice of pineapple, mango, apples, bananas, and berries as a critical ingredient. The snacks are processed and produced utilizing brown sugar, corn syrup fruit concentrate, gelatin, water, and numerous artificial and natural flavors. Some of the frequently available fruit snacks comprise fruit chunks, smoothies, dips, fruit sandwiches, popsicles, flavored gummies, drinkable jellies, and jelly strips. They are also filled with added minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients essential for a balanced diet. As compared to other snacks based on gelatin, they provide improved storage convenience, higher nutritional content, and longer shelf life. The high dependency of people on snacks can lead to market growth.

Moreover, the requirement for a healthier alternative and the increasing prevalence of certain diseases such as diabetes and low blood pressure, which may need some amount of food in between regular meals, are some primary factors that can boost the global market growth. Apart from these, the reception of snacking goods like packaged fruit snacks by a high percentage of the population can also accelerate the market in the future. However, some factors, such as stringent governing standards concerning product quality, can restrain the growth of the market. The rise in the purchasing power of the customers can create an opportunity for the growth of the global market share.