2025 China Dried Fruit and Candied Fruit Industry: Classification, Economic Environment, and Industrial Chain
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Dried fruits and candied fruits constitute a major category of snack foods. Both are made primarily from fruits, though they differ in their production processes and textures. Dried fruits are dehydrated and dried fruit products, such as raisins and dried apples. During their production, no sugar or other additives are typically added, giving them a relatively mild flavor. In contrast, candied fruits are made from fruits and vegetables—sometimes with the addition (or sometimes without) of food additives and other ingredients—and are processed through methods such as marinating in sugar, honey, or salt (or sometimes without marinating).
This article is excerpted from “Analysis of the Current Status and Trends of China’s Dried Fruit and Candied Fruit Industry in 2023 (with Market Size, Industrial Chain, and Key Enterprises—Charts),” published by Hua Jing Industry Research Institute. For the full text, please visit the Hua Jing Intelligence Network and search for the document.
With the improvement of living standards and a shift in consumption attitudes, consumers are increasingly demanding more diverse and nutritionally balanced food flavors. As a delicious, nutritious, and enjoyable snack, dried fruits and candied fruits have been gaining popularity among an ever-growing number of consumers. In 2023, the per capita disposable income and per capita consumption expenditure of residents nationwide were RMB 39,218 and RMB 26,796, respectively, both showing steady growth.
In terms of the industrial chain, the upstream segment involves the supply of raw materials such as fruits, sugar, food additives, and packaging materials. The midstream production and processing stage is the core of the dried fruit and candied fruit industry, primarily encompassing processes like fruit washing, slicing, drying, and pickling. The downstream sales channels include, but are not limited to, department stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and e-commerce platforms.
Fresh fruits are the foundation of dried fruit and candied fruit production. The quality of the fruits directly affects the quality and taste of the dried and candied fruit products. Different types of fruits are suited to producing different kinds of dried and candied fruits—for example, grapes can be used to make raisins, while oranges can be used to make candied orange peel. In 2022, China’s fruit production reached 312.9624 million tons, showing a sustained growth trend.
To help enterprises, research institutions, investment organizations, and other entities gain a deeper understanding of the development trends and future prospects of the dried fruit and candied fruit industry, the Hua Jing Industry Research Institute is proud to launch the “2025-2031 China Dried Fruit and Candied Fruit Industry Development Forecast and Investment Direction Research Report.” This report is the result of years of in-depth research conducted by the Hua Jing Industry Research Institute’s research team on the dried fruit and candied fruit industry. It employs a combination of desk research, quantitative surveys, and qualitative analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of the industry’s current market conditions, upstream and downstream sectors, competitive landscape, key enterprises, and other relevant factors. Leveraging scientific research models and conducting multi-dimensional assessments of industry investment risks, this report has been meticulously prepared.
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The texture of dried fruit—such as softness/hardness, sweetness/sourness, crispness/tenderness, and chewiness—is the result of the combined effects of multiple factors. At its core, this texture is closely related to the characteristics of the raw ingredients, processing techniques, formulation adjustments, and storage conditions. Specifically, it can be broken down into the following six key dimensions, which will be analyzed in detail in conjunction with the specific characteristics of different dried fruit varieties:
A national standard for dried fruits and vegetables will be introduced.
With continuous innovation in production and processing technologies, dried fruit and vegetable products are no longer limited to natural air-drying and hot-air drying; low-temperature freeze-drying and microwave drying have also become popular methods chosen by manufacturers. Under different processing techniques, the quality specifications for dried fruit and vegetable products vary accordingly.
Dried fruit products are obtained by removing most of the moisture contained in fresh fruits through drying processes. Traditional drying methods are divided into natural drying and artificial drying. The temperature conditions generally fall into either ambient temperature or heated environments.