February 15, 2021

Mushrooms Are Good For You, But Are They Medicine?

Mushroom Market to 2027 - Global Analysis and Forecasts By Type (Button Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom, Oyster Mushroom, Others); Form (Fresh Mushroom, Processed Mushroom); Application (Food Processing Industry, Retail Outlets, Food Services, Others); and Geography

In 2018, Asia-Pacific held the largest share of the global mushroom market. The largest market share of this region is primarily attributed to the presence of major growers and food processors in the region. The growing demand for nutritious food and increasing demand of processed food products has propelled the growth of the mushroom market in the APAC region. Positive support from the government regarding mushroom farming is further driving the market growth in this region. Moreover, the companies operating in mushroom market are continuously enhancing the overall business processes to meet the customers’ demand in the best possible way. Several domestic and international players such as Zhangzhou Greencan Food Co., Ltd., Tianjin Kunyu International Co., Ltd., Qingdao Sinonut International Ltd., Costa Group have a strong foothold in the APAC region.

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Mushrooms are also high in antioxidants like selenium and glutathione, or GSH, substances believed to protect cells from damage and reduce chronic disease and inflammation. In addition to that, mushrooms are the richest dietary source of another antioxidant called ergothioneine, or ERGO. Due to these nutritive properties edible mushrooms are quite popular among the consumer globally, which is further driving the market for mushrooms.

  • Key Players: The Mushroom Company
  • Monterey Mushrooms, Inc.
  • Gourmet Mushrooms, Inc.
  • Scelta Mushrooms B.V.
  • Monaghan Mushrooms
  • Giorgio Fresh Co
  • Okechamp SA
  • Greenyard
  • CMP Mushrooms
  • Costa Group

Mushrooms have been used as food by mankind since time age old times nutritional value and for their culinary value. There are approximately 20 different types of mushrooms in the market that is found across the globe. They are either cultivated or is wild. Out of these Button, Shiitake, Oyster Mushroom are widely used for human consumption. Mushrooms contain a modest amount of fiber, over a dozen minerals & vitamins, including copper, potassium, magnesium, zinc and a number of B vitamins such as folate. They are low in calories and fat and cholesterol-free.

GLOBAL MUSHROOM MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

  • Button Mushroom
  • Shiitake Mushroom
  • Oyster Mushroom
  • Others

By Form

  • Fresh Mushroom
  • Processed Mushroom

By Application

  • Food Processing Industry
  • Retail Outlets
  • Food Services
  • Others

By Geography

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Poland
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Indonesia
    • India
    • Malaysia
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
    • South Africa
    • South Arabia
    • UAE
    • Rest of Middle East and Africa
  • Rest of the World
    • South Africa
    • Brazil

Rest of the World