Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in China

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in China expanded from 7 737 t in 2018 to 8 348 t in 2019. This growth was supported by intense competition and rapid expansion among leading flour milling companies, which focused on product safety, health, and quality stability. Innovations in varieties and processing helped meet diverse market demands, enhancing product quality and shelf life.

Market volume fluctuated over the next three years, dipping to 8 109 t in 2020 before recovering to 8 511 t in 2021 and then falling again to 8 087 t in 2022.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2023, with consumption reaching 9 137 t. This surge was driven by the rapid growth of nut-based snacks in the leisure food segment, where health and wellness trends boosted demand for products like sugar-free and protein bars. The rise of e‑commerce and new retail models also expanded sales channels for such products. By 2024, industry factors pointed toward further market concentration and sustained consumer interest in healthy, convenient options.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in China

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China ranked 8th globally in the production of flour or powder made from fruits and nuts.

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

China's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 7 950 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production grew by 8.1%, averaging an annual increase of 2.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 7 997 tonnes, which also saw the largest yearly rise of 8.7%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from China

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, China's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts rebounded in 2020, reaching 968 tonnes—a 16.6% increase compared to 2019. However, over the full 2017–2020 span, exports fell by 15.2%, translating to an average annual drop of 5.3%. The lowest export volume occurred in 2019 at 830 tonnes, marking the steepest decline of 27.2% that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for China's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were Mexico (23.6% of total exports), South Korea (20.9%), and Japan (13.3%). Together, these three countries accounted for 57.8% of all export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

China's export value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 19 174 thousand US dollars, up 7.9% from 2019. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 3.9% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging a 1.3% annual decline. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10 557 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 47.1%. In contrast, 2019 saw the biggest increase of 68.4%.

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

During 2017–2020, South Korea (27.1% of export value), Japan (18.2%), and Hong Kong (16.4%) were the leading destinations for China's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms. Combined, they represented 61.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to China

Imports in kind, t

After increasing for two years, China's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts fell in 2020 to 1 127 tonnes, down 5.2% year-on-year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 39.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.7%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 1 188 tonnes, which also recorded the largest annual increase of 34.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam (22.8% of import volume), India (15.8%), and the United States (10.8%) were the largest suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to China. Together, they made up 49.3% of total imports, with numerous smaller partners contributing the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following two years of growth, China's import value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts declined in 2020 to 7 743 thousand US dollars, a 16.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 span, imports increased by 9.7%, averaging 3.1% per year. The highest value was in 2019 at 9 215 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual rise of 29.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Mexico (20.4% of import value), Vietnam (19.0%), and the United States (11.4%) formed the core group of suppliers for China's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms. Together, they accounted for 50.8% of total import flows.

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

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