Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in Southern Asia increased from 23 639 t in 2018 to 25 702 t in 2019, then declined to 24 479 t in 2020. The growth in 2019 was linked to rising consumer demand for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook fruit and vegetable products, which utilize these ingredients. Government initiatives to promote the food processing sector, introduced earlier, also supported market development.

The market recovered to 25 175 t in 2021 and continued expanding to 25 753 t in 2022. This growth was driven by increasing demand for functional flours, including those derived from nuts and fruits, fueled by consumer preference for healthier, nutrient-dense products. The emergence of food-tech startups innovating with upcycled byproducts and new processing techniques further enriched the product range. In 2023, the market volume saw a marginal decrease to 25 504 t, indicating stabilization, despite heightened health awareness and the expansion of digital retail channels that improved product access, especially in smaller towns. Government schemes supporting micro food processing enterprises, such as PMFME, provided additional momentum for small-scale producers.

In 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) implemented stricter labeling and packaging regulations, including mandatory nutritional information and allergen declarations, enhancing transparency for consumers. The government increased budget allocations for the food processing sector, continuing to incentivize production of processed fruit and vegetable products. Global supply chain disruptions and climate change affected raw material availability and quality, influencing production dynamics and pricing for flour and fruit or nut powders.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Southern 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

In 2020, Southern Asia produced 29 037 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, showing a modest 4.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 29 047 tonnes, which represented a 6.7% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.3%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 5 058 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, marking a substantial 88.4% increase compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 248 tonnes, which represented a dramatic 233.9% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports dropped by 57.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Asia's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were distributed across a broad range of markets. The United States accounted for 24.9% of export volumes, followed by the Netherlands at 12.0% and the United Arab Emirates at 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 46.1% of total exports, with the remaining 53.9% distributed among numerous other trading partners with smaller but meaningful shares.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced considerable volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while values reached their peak in 2018, showing a 9.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia's exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts were valued at 6 014 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 94.0% increase compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 080 thousand US dollars, which marked an extraordinary 885.4% increase from the previous year. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, when export values fell by 86.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Southern Asia's export revenue from flour or powder of fruits and nuts showed high geographical diversification. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 17.3% of export value, followed by the United States at 14.3% and the Netherlands at 6.2%. Together, these three markets represented 37.8% of total export revenue, while the remaining 62.2% was distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while imports reached their highest level in 2018, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 499 tonnes of flour or powder from fruits and nuts, representing a 13.3% decrease compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 841 tonnes, which marked a 74.6% increase from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 31.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Southern Asia's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts came from a diverse range of suppliers. Vietnam accounted for 17.7% of import volumes, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 14.3% and Malaysia at 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 42.5% of total imports, with the remaining 57.5% distributed among numerous other suppliers.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Asia imported flour or powder from fruits and nuts valued at 2 548 thousand US dollars, representing a modest 8.6% increase compared to 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 2 346 thousand US dollars, which marked a 26.4% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 187 thousand US dollars, representing a 22.6% increase from 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Southern Asia's imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts in value terms were primarily sourced from three key suppliers. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 37.0% of import value, followed by Switzerland at 13.7% and Malaysia at 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 58.6% of total import value.

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

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