Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in ASEAN

Earlier Report Observations

The ASEAN market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts showed steady expansion from 2018 to 2022, with volume rising from 72.2 thousand tons to 93.7 thousand tons. Growth was particularly strong in 2021, when the market increased by 15% to reach 88.7 thousand tons. This upward trend paused in 2023, when volume eased to 90.7 thousand tons.

The market's development in recent years has been supported by broader shifts in consumer behavior and industry capabilities. Growing demand for natural, healthy ingredients and the popularity of plant-based diets have increased the use of fruit and nut powders in food products. Technological improvements, such as freeze-drying, have enhanced nutrient retention and product quality, making these ingredients more attractive to manufacturers and consumers alike.

Additionally, the rise of food-tech startups has introduced innovative applications for fruit by-products, expanding the range of functional flours available. Public health policies that encourage fortified foods and clear nutritional labeling have also played a role in stimulating market activity and innovation within the ASEAN region.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in ASEAN

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Top producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, 2017-2020

ASEAN produced 85 810 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in 2020, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2019 at 83 612 tonnes, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 87 675 tonnes. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from ASEAN

Exports in kind, t

ASEAN's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 13 064 tonnes, remaining virtually unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 23.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 8.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated ASEAN's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts. South Korea accounted for 13.2% of export volume, followed by the United States at 11.0% and China at 10.8%. Together, these three partners represented just 35.1% of total exports, with the remainder distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

ASEAN's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts reached 75 823 thousand US dollars in 2020, representing a 32.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 53.2%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 15.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when export value fell by 8.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, ASEAN's export value for flour or powder from fruits and nuts was distributed across a broad range of partners. China accounted for 14.0% of export value, the United States for 12.5%, and Jamaica for 8.3%. Together, these three markets represented only 34.9% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from ASEAN in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to ASEAN

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ASEAN's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts showed volatility during the observed period. Import volume reached its lowest point in 2018 at 1 129 tonnes, then surged to its peak in 2020, creating a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 13 064 tonnes, up 13.4% from 2019. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 28.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 225.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, ASEAN's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were dispersed across multiple countries. India accounted for 16.2% of import volume, the United States for 7.2%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 1.9%. Together, these three sources represented just 25.2% of total imports, with the remaining 74.8% coming from a wide range of other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

ASEAN's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 20 150 thousand US dollars, up 9.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 27%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, ASEAN's import value for flour or powder from fruits and nuts came from a diverse set of partners. The United States accounted for 13.9% of import value, Italy for 5.8%, and Asia, not elsewhere specified, for 2.9%. Together, these three sources represented only 22.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to ASEAN in value, 2017-2020