Flour or powder of fruits and nuts market in Western Europe

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the West European market for flour or powder of fruits and nuts experienced a decline in volume from 24 682 t to 20 823 t. This contraction occurred despite emerging consumer trends, such as a growing interest in functional and alternative flours made from legumes and nuts. In 2020, the market stabilized, supported by rising demand for plant-based diets and alternative proteins, which sustained consumption of almond, chickpea, and coconut flours.

The market rebounded sharply in 2021, with volume reaching 24 763 t, driven largely by packaging innovations. The introduction of convenient, resealable single-serve formats made nut and dried fruit products more attractive to health-conscious urban consumers, stimulating purchases. However, in 2022, the Russia-Ukraine conflict introduced volatility in raw material prices, particularly for wheat, which negatively impacted the broader flour market and contributed to a volume drop to 22 461 t. By 2023, volume recovered to 23 801 t as producers innovated with functional flours, blending legume-based varieties with others to enhance texture and taste, while also expanding premium offerings featuring nut and seed flours.

Production flour or powder of fruits and nuts in Western 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

In Western Europe, production of flour or powder from fruits and nuts reached 9 301 tonnes in 2020, marking a 7.1% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 41.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 10 145 tonnes, which represented a significant 54.1% increase from the previous year. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 14.4%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Western Europe, the value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 186.4 million US dollars, down by 6.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 21.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 207.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 34.4%.

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

Exports flour or powder of fruits and nuts from Western Europe

Exports in kind, t

The export market for flour or powder from fruits and nuts in Western Europe showed volatility during the observed period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 1 835 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 58.0% decline. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase of 197.7%. By 2020, exports reached their highest level at 7 260 tonnes, a sharp 32.9% advance from the previous year, with a four-fold gap between the 2018 low and 2020 high.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Western Europe were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Switzerland accounted for 5.2% of exports in volume, Poland for 4.3%, and the United Kingdom for 3.5%. Together, these three countries represented just 13.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Western Europe's export value of flour or powder from fruits and nuts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 50.5 million US dollars, up by 19.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 36.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Poland were the largest buyers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts from Western Europe in value terms, though they did not dominate the market. Switzerland accounted for 6.5% of export value, the United Kingdom for 4.8%, and Poland for 4.2%. Together, these three countries made up 15.5% of total export value, with many smaller partners contributing to the rest.

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

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

Imports flour or powder of fruits and nuts to Western Europe

Imports in kind, t

Imports of flour or powder from fruits and nuts into Western Europe increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were recorded at 18 782 tonnes, up by 4.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 17.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, the United States, and Italy were the largest suppliers of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Western Europe in volume terms. Spain accounted for 35.9% of imports, the United States for 16.1%, and Italy for 10.2%. Combined, these three countries formed 62.1% of total import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Western Europe increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 118.6 million US dollars, up by 5.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 27.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, the United States, and Italy were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of import value for flour or powder from fruits and nuts to Western Europe. Spain accounted for 41.1% of import value, the United States for 15.9%, and Italy for 9.4%. Together, these three countries held a combined share of 66.4% of total import flows.

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

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