Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Eastern Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the market for flour of fruits and nuts in Eastern Asia stood at 14 371 t, supported by rising consumer demand for healthy snacks and the expansion of e-commerce platforms like Alibaba, which facilitated broader product access. By 2019, market volume contracted to 12 460 t, coinciding with stricter food labeling and packaging regulations that increased compliance burdens for producers. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reversed this trend, as increased time at home boosted demand for nutritious snacks, lifting the market to 13 133 t. This period also saw major corporate investments, such as PepsiCo's joint venture with Jiangsu Rilong Food to build a new production facility, enhancing industry capacity.

Health consciousness continued to drive the market in 2021, with consumers favoring functional and fortified products, pushing volume up to 14 157 t. New brands entered the market emphasizing health attributes and affordability, intensifying competition. In 2022, while the pandemic's direct impact waned, demand remained robust; however, raw material price volatility and ongoing innovation in high-protein, low-salt product formulations contributed to a modest market correction to 13 454 t.

A significant surge occurred in 2023, with market volume reaching 15 242 t. This growth was propelled by substantial investments from large companies in expanding production capacities and developing new products. Concurrently, tighter regulations aiming to reduce salt, sugar, and fat content in foods pushed manufacturers to reformulate recipes, aligning with rising consumer interest in healthy and functional snacks.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Eastern Asia has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output reached 9 253 tonnes, marking a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 9 964 tonnes, which represented a 9.9% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 at 1 062 tonnes, before peaking in 2017 with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.8 times. In 2020, Eastern Asia's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts stood at 2 680 tonnes, reflecting an 11.5% drop from 2019. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2018 at 73.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 185.0% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, export destinations remained diverse without a clear dominant partner. Mexico accounted for 21.2% of exports in kind, Malaysia for 9.5%, and the United States for 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 37.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Eastern Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 19 895 thousand US dollars, showing a 6.1% year-over-year growth. However, between 2017 and 2020, overall exports decreased by 8.7%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 805 thousand US dollars, which represented a 45.8% drop that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 58.8% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Eastern Asia was exported to a wide range of markets. Malaysia accounted for 13.9% of exports in value terms, the United States for 6.6%, and Vietnam for 4.1%. Combined, these three destinations represented only 24.6% of total export value, with the remaining 75.4% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Eastern Asia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 6 561 tonnes, representing a 10.1% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 16.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 5 469 tonnes, which saw a 2.6% decline that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, the United States, and Vietnam remained the main suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Eastern Asia. The Philippines accounted for 38.7% of imports in kind, the United States for 17.3%, and Vietnam for 5.0%. Together, these three countries represented 61.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Eastern Asia have increased. In 2020, Eastern Asia imported approximately 31 420 thousand US dollars worth of these products, marking an 8.0% gain from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 44.4%, with an average annual decline of 17.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 29 098 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 43.4% decrease.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that imports in value terms of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Eastern Asia were not heavily concentrated. The United States accounted for 22.9% of imports in value terms, Poland for 13.4%, and the Philippines for 7.5%. Together, these three suppliers represented only 43.8% of total import flows.

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

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