Market prospects for dehydrated and dried tropical fruit.

Dehydrated and tropical fruits, which are sold as fresh, dried or canned, posted large increases in exports, with total world trade reaching $55 million in 1993. With the expansion of the Uruguay Round, increased demand for dried and tropical fruit is expected to open new markets in developing countries. At present, the largest markets for dried fruits are the UK, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands, with nuts, raisins and sultanas, papayas, mangos, pineaaples and apples comprising the biggest market segments.

Although current demand is stable, sales could expand over the long term