Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in the Philippines

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for flour and powder of fruits and nuts in the Philippines rose consistently from 33 026 т in 2018 to 39 677 т in 2020, an increase of over 6 600 т. After 2020, growth moderated, with volume stabilizing around 40 000 т through 2023.

From 2021 onward, health-conscious consumer trends toward plant-based proteins and functional foods supported demand for alternative flours. Regulatory developments, including the implementation of FDA Circular No. 2022-012 on labeling and safety standards for powders, influenced product formulation and market access. The entry of imported products and new players, encouraged by rising disposable income and urbanization, also shaped the market landscape.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in the Philippines

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines was one of the world's leading producers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, ranking first globally by production volume.

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 of fruits and nuts in the Philippines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 40 468 tonnes, showing only a marginal fluctuation compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 0.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

Exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts from the Philippines fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, the Philippines exported 883 tonnes, down by 80.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 90.4%, which equates to an annualized decline of 54.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, the three largest markets for exports in kind were South Korea, the United States, and Vietnam, which together accounted for 66.4% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this timeframe. Export volumes reached their peak in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2019, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the Philippines's export value for flour or powder of fruits and nuts totaled 5 408 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 48.6% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 640 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 7 065 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 48.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 77.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three principal markets for exports in value terms were the United States, Australia, and South Korea, which together made up 57.9% of total exports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts from the Philippines.

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

World map of product's exports from the Philippines in value, 2017-2020

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, imports of flour or powder of fruits and nuts into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports totaled 92 tonnes, indicating a drop of 47.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 16.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 174 tonnes, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 67.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for imports in kind were Indonesia (53.0% of imports), the United States (14.0%), and Thailand (13.7%), together accounting for 80.8% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports varied from a low in 2017 to a high in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference. In 2020, the Philippines imported a total of 634 thousand US dollars worth of flour or powder of fruits and nuts, reflecting a decrease of 56.1% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 443 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 129.5%.

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

In the 2017–2020 period, the principal suppliers of flour or powder of fruits and nuts to the Philippines in value terms were Thailand (38.7% of imports), Indonesia (34.9%), and the United States (14.2%), jointly accounting for 87.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

World map of product's imports to the Philippines in value, 2017-2020