Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Northern America remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 18 000 t, while its monetary value grew consistently from $106.7 million to $114.1 million.

The market expanded to 18 375 t valued at $122.7 million in 2021, supported by Ardent Mills' acquisition of Firebird Artisan Mills to enhance its gluten-free offerings and increased home cooking demand driven by work-from-home trends. In 2022, despite a slight volume dip to 17 942 t, market value peaked at $125.5 million, fueled by strong consumer demand for specialty nut and ancient grain flours amid rising health consciousness and gluten-free diets.

In 2023, market volume recovered to 18 366 t, yet its value contracted to $121.6 million, indicating a normalization following the previous period's premiumization.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Northern America

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

Northern America's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 17 212 tonnes, remaining largely stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.3%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Northern America's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts rebounded in 2020. Exports surged to 552 tonnes, marking a sharp increase of 69.5% from 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 44.7%, averaging an annual decline of 17.9%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 326 tonnes, with the steepest fall occurring in 2018 at 55.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, the United Kingdom, and Pakistan were the key destinations for exports in volume terms. China accounted for 38.9% of exports, the United Kingdom for 1.7%, and Pakistan for 0.7%. Together, these three countries made up 41.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports in value terms hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.7-fold difference between the two years. In 2020, exports totaled 2 661 thousand US dollars, up by 72.3% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 544 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 30.6%.

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

The partner structure for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was fragmented, with no single country holding a dominant share. China accounted for 3.9% of exports, Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 2.5%, and the Netherlands for 1.8%. Combined, these three represented just 8.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Northern America's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports rose to 1 544 tonnes, up by 49.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 31.2%, with an average annual decline of 11.7%. The lowest volume was in 2018 at 918 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 57.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) played notable roles as suppliers to Northern America in volume terms. The Philippines accounted for 6.4% of imports, Sri Lanka for 3.7%, and Asia (not elsewhere specified) for 2.3%. Together, their share reached 12.4% of total imports, indicating a diverse supply base without any dominant player.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Northern America's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 33 843 thousand US dollars, rising by 12.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 151.6%, averaging an annual increase of 36.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in value terms was quite broad. The Philippines accounted for 4.1% of imports, China for 2.5%, and Peru for 1.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 8.5% of total import flows, highlighting a diversified sourcing strategy.

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

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