Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for flour of fruits and nuts in Western Asia exhibited significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After declining to 18 695 t in 2019, volume surged to 27 822 t in 2020, driven by pandemic-related shifts such as increased home cooking and e-commerce purchases, alongside growing health consciousness that raised demand for specialty flours.

Market expansion continued, reaching a peak of 31 383 t in 2022. This growth was supported by product innovations, including the launch of zinc-enriched wheat flour in India and fortified flour in Bangladesh, aimed at addressing nutritional gaps. Industry movements like Ardent Mills' acquisition of Firebird Artisan Mills reflected the rising demand for gluten-free and functional flour offerings.

Volume retreated to 26 459 t in 2023 despite sustained consumer preference for healthier, nutrient-dense options. Earlier years saw private millers increasing production capacity under less stringent regulations, contributing to overall market activity.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Western 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

Western Asia's production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 23 581 tonnes, marking a 34.4% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 59.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 16.9%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts produced in Western Asia has also increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, output was valued at 128.2 million US dollars, up 35.0% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value grew by 71.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Western Asia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Western Asia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 6 938 tonnes, down 6.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 6.3%, averaging a 2.1% annual decrease. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 481 tonnes, with the largest year-on-year increase of 1.0% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Western Asia were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 18.6% of exports, Austria for 10.1%, and France for 6.4%, with these three countries together making up 35.1% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts exported from Western Asia reached 37.717 million US dollars, reflecting a 6.4% decline compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 35.542 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 40.312 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 13.4% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Germany, Austria, and France—collectively accounted for 51.0% of the total export value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Western Asia.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Western Asia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Western Asia rebounded in 2020. The region imported 11 179 tonnes, a sharp 30.0% increase from 2019. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports overall decreased by 16.9%, averaging a 6.0% annual drop. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 8 597 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 26.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka were among the top suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Western Asia, contributing 12.3%, 10.1%, and 9.2% of imports by volume, respectively. Together, they represented just 31.6% of total imports, highlighting a broadly diversified supply base.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Western Asia increased in 2020. Import value stood at 34.650 million US dollars, up 8.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 17.8%, with an average annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.988 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 23.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Western Asia in value terms were not highly concentrated. Malaysia accounted for 16.7% of import value, the United States for 16.0%, and Sri Lanka for 15.2%, with these three countries together making up 47.9% of total import flows.

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

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