Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying Industry Research Report

Industry Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing canned, pickled, and dried fruits, vegetables, and specialty foods. Establishments in this industry may package the dried or dehydrated ingredients they make with other purchased ingredients. Examples of products made by these establishments are canned juices; canned baby foods; canned soups (except seafood); canned dry beans; canned tomato-based sauces, such as catsup, salsa, chili sauce, spaghetti sauce, barbeque sauce, and tomato paste; pickles and relishes; jams and jellies; dried soup mixes and bouillon; and sauerkraut. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

Included in Report

% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024

Industry Forecast ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 2028
  • 2029
  • 2030


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying companies in the United States.

Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesFruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

Included

Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

Included

Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

Included

Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Products and Services Mix

Product lines and services in the Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)

Fruit and vegetable canning

Included

Canned fruits, excluding baby foods

Canned vegetables

Canned vegetable juices

Canned catsup and other tomato based sauces

Canned jams, jellies, and preserves

Canned and fresh fruit juices, nectars, and concentrates

Pickles and other pickled products

Pickles and other pickled products, including horseradish

Fruit and vegetable canning, nsk, total


Compensation and Salary Surveys

Salary information for employees working in the Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying industry.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations4%

Included

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers1%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations8%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations8%
Production Occupations52%
Food Processing Workers19%
Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers18%
Food Batchmakers12%
Other Production Occupations27%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders15%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders15%
Miscellaneous Production Workers6%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations17%
Material Moving Workers16%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators5%
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators5%
Laborers and Material Movers, Hand10%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $601,994,587 on the fruit and vegetable canning, pickling, and drying industry. It has awarded 1,103 contracts to 153 companies, with an average value of $3,934,605 per company.

Top Companies in Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
($ Millions)

Included





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