Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Northern Europe

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Northern Europe contracted sharply in 2019, falling to 8 982 t from 11 783 t the previous year. This was followed by a period of stabilization, with volumes remaining around 9 100 t through 2020 and 2021. A clear recovery began in 2022, lifting the market to 9 297 t, and accelerated significantly in 2023 to reach 10 927 t.

The market's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was supported by a sustained consumer shift towards healthier, plant-based diets and personalized nutrition. Subsequent growth was catalyzed by specific regulatory and commercial developments, including the introduction of the Nutri-Score labeling system and a notable rise in the popularity of brown rice flour within the bakery segment across Scandinavia.

The strong expansion in 2023 was further driven by the launch of innovative functional flours, such as probiotic-enriched sourdough, and a growing consumer preference for nutritionally dense ancient grains. Industry consolidation through mergers aimed at developing enhanced baked goods, and strategic moves in 2024 like production capacity acquisitions and new convenient snack launches, point to continued sector evolution.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Northern Europe

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 Europe's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 4 800 tonnes, marking a significant year-over-year drop of 20.5%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 45.4%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 18.3%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Northern Europe

Exports in kind, t

After rising for two years, exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Northern Europe saw a decline. In 2020, exports totaled 1 624 tonnes, down 38.3% compared to the previous year. The peak was in 2019, with 2 632 tonnes exported, representing the largest increase of 48.5% during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export market for this product in kind was quite diverse. Turkey accounted for 12.3% of exports, Germany for 7.4%, and the Netherlands for 7.1%, together making up only 26.8% of total flows. The majority, 73.2%, went to many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Northern Europe's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 863 thousand US dollars, up 7.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 12.6%, averaging an annual increase of 4.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Australia contributed 18.5% of exports, Germany 7.7%, and the United States 4.6%, together representing 30.9% of total flows. The remaining 69.1% came from many other countries.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Northern Europe

Imports in kind, t

Northern Europe's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in kind have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to a total, showing a modest year-over-year rise of 6.3%. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 9.9%, with an average annual rate of 3.2%. The lowest point was in 2018, with 4 988 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 7.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 11.8%.

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

The import market for this product in kind from 2017 to 2020 was broad. Spain accounted for 20.1% of imports, Nigeria for 12.6%, and the Netherlands for 12.5%, together making up just 45.2% of total flows. The remaining 54.8% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Northern Europe in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 28 893 thousand US dollars, showing a measured increase of 5.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 35.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany were the main markets for imports in value terms. Spain accounted for 30.7%, the Netherlands for 10.9%, and Germany for 8.6%, together taking 50.1% of total flows.

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

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