What this market covers
Smooth cooked or raw fruit paste used in baby food, drinks, desserts and sauces. Food manufacturers and foodservice kitchens buy it in cans, pouches and aseptic drums.
Typical segments
- Apple puree
- Berry puree
- Tropical puree
- Baby food puree
- Aseptic puree
Why this market is moving now
- World trade shrank 2% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.
- Italy is gaining ground: its exports rose 63% from 2019 to 2024, the fastest among the ten largest exporters.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
|---|---|---|---|
| World exports of fruit puree (HS 200710) were worth $584.6 million in 2024. | 584.6 USD million | 2024 | |
| World exports were 2% lower in 2024 than in 2019 ($596.3 million), calculated from the annual totals. | -2 % since 2019 | 2024 | |
| Spain was the largest exporter in 2024, with 21% of world exports ($120.2 million). | 21 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| The three largest exporters, Spain, Italy and Thailand, shipped 37% of world exports in 2024. | 37 % of world exports | 2024 | |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $73.4 million, or 13% of world imports. | 13 % of world imports | 2024 | |
| 41 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 41 countries | 2024 | |
| The average world export price was about $3.21 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 3.21 USD per kg | 2024 | |
| Countries exported 182.4 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 182.4 thousand tonnes | 2024 | |
| Among the ten largest exporters, Italy grew fastest, with exports up 63% from 2019 to 2024. | +63 % since 2019 | 2024 |
Calculated figures (shares, changes and prices per kilogram) are plain arithmetic on the reported values. Read how we work.
Buyers and suppliers
Who buys
- Baby food makers
- Beverage and dessert producers
- Foodservice operators
Largest exporting countries, 2024
Largest importing countries, 2024
What the full report covers
- 01Executive summary
The answer in one page: size, direction and what moves it - 02Market definition and scope
What is in and out of the global market - 03Global market size, 2021 to 2025
Historical series and growth rates - 04Countries and regions
Demand, supply and trade by country and region - 05Outlook to 2031
Base, low and high scenarios with stated assumptions - 06Rules, policy and deadlines
Regulation and programmes that change demand - 07Drivers and barriers
What accelerates or slows adoption, by customer segment - 08Prices, costs and margins
Unit economics where public data allows - 09Competitive landscape
8 to 12 company profiles with recent moves - 10Opportunities and risks
For new entrants, suppliers and investors - 11Method and assumptions
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global fruit puree market?
There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 200710 reached $584.6 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.
Which countries export the most fruit puree?
Spain led world exports in 2024 with 21% of the total, followed by Italy, Thailand and Poland.
Which countries import the most fruit puree?
Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by the United States, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Is world trade in fruit puree growing?
World exports were 2% lower in 2024 than in 2019.
What is the average export price of fruit puree?
Dividing world export value by weight gives about $3.21 per kilogram in 2024.
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