Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in South-eastern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in South-eastern Asia increased from 72.3 thousand tonnes to 93.7 thousand tonnes. Public health campaigns in Singapore encouraged greater consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, boosting demand for related products like fruit and nut flours. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 temporarily disrupted factory operations, but it also accelerated a consumer shift toward immune-boosting and functional foods, leading to a significant market jump in 2021. This trend continued into 2022, supported by the growing popularity of nutritious options like sourdough bread and a general preference for convenient, healthy products.

The market volume corrected slightly to 90.7 thousand tonnes in 2023. Throughout the period, underlying consumer interest in health, sustainability, and product innovation—evident in trends such as demand for clear labeling, local sourcing, and functional ingredients—shaped the market's evolution in the region.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in South-eastern Asia

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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

In 2019, production of flour or powder of fruits and nuts in South-eastern Asia reached its lowest point at 83 612 tons. The following year, in 2020, output increased by 2.6% to 85 810 tons. The peak production level was recorded earlier, in 2018, at 87 675 tons. The most significant year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.6%.

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Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from South-eastern Asia

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Exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts from South-eastern Asia have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2019, exports totaled 13 064 tons, and this figure remained unchanged in 2020. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 8.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts from South-eastern Asia were not heavily concentrated in a few key markets. The top three destinations—South Korea (13.2% of exports), the United States (11.0%), and China (10.8%)—collectively accounted for just 35.1% of total export volumes, indicating a diverse distribution across many partners.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, the value of flour or powder of fruits and nuts exports from South-eastern Asia declined by 8.4%. However, in 2020, exports surged to 75 823 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 32.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values grew by 53.2%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 15.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, China (14.0% of export value), the United States (12.5%), and Jamaica (8.3%) were significant buyers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts from South-eastern Asia. However, their combined share represented only 34.9% of total export value, with the remaining 65.1% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to South-eastern Asia

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Import volumes of flour or powder of fruits and nuts into South-eastern Asia showed considerable volatility from 2017 to 2020. The lowest point was in 2018, with imports at 1 151 tons, representing a 28.0% decline from the previous year. In 2019, imports surged dramatically by 219.2%. By 2020, imports reached 4 166 tons, a 13.4% increase from 2019. Overall, there was a 3.6-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018.

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Between 2017 and 2020, India (16.1% of import volume), the United States (7.1%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (1.9%) were the largest suppliers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts to South-eastern Asia. Together, they accounted for 25.1% of total imports, while the majority came from a wide array of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of flour or powder of fruits and nuts imports into South-eastern Asia has increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports reached 20 152 thousand US dollars, up 9.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values rose by 25.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts in South-eastern Asia was highly diversified. The top three suppliers by value—the United States (13.9%), Italy (5.8%), and Asia, not elsewhere specified (2.9%)—collectively represented just 22.5% of total import value. The remaining 77.5% was sourced from many other countries, reflecting a broad partner landscape.

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

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