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Edible nuts are widely consumed around the globe and are rich in various essential nutrients such as minerals, fiber, potassium, and calcium. Edible nuts are also rich in other vitamins such as vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron. Peanuts, almond, hazelnuts, pistachios, cashew nuts and walnuts are some of the edible nuts.
The global edible nuts market is projected to reach around US$ 339,405.7 million by the end of 2027, in terms of revenue, growing at CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2020-2027).
Drivers:
Increasing adoption of a healthy lifestyle among consumers has increased the consumption of edible nuts. Moreover, consumers have become more conscious about their intake and diet due to which there has been a significant rise in the consumption of nuts such as walnuts, almond, pistachios, hazelnuts, and cashew nuts. Thus, the rising adoption of a healthy lifestyle is primarily fueling the market growth of the edible nuts.
Figure 1. Global Edible Nuts Market Share (%) in terms of Value, By Region, in 2019

Asia Pacific region dominated the global edible nuts market in 2019, accounting for 63.1% share in terms of value, followed by Middle East & Africa and North America, respectively.
Market Restraints
The high price of processing techniques as edible nuts such as cashew undergoes various stages of processing before commercialization such as extraction, clarifying, and packaging. All these processes are quite intensive and this factor is expected to hamper the market growth of the edible nuts.
Edible Nuts Market Report Coverage
Report Coverage |
Details |
Base Year: |
2019 |
Market Size in 2019: |
US$ 228,230.4 Mn |
Historical Data for: |
2016 to 2019 |
Forecast Period: |
2020 to 2027 |
Forecast Period 2020 to 2027 CAGR: |
5.8% |
2027 Value Projection: |
US$ 339,405.7 Mn |
Geographies covered: |
- North America: U.S., Canada
- Latin America: Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Rest of Latin America
- Europe: Germany, U.K., Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific: China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, ASEAN, and Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa: Middle East and Africa
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Segments covered: |
- By Product Type: Almond, Cashew nuts, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Pistachios, and Walnuts
- By Application: Bakery & Confectionery, Breakfast Cereals, Butter & Spreads, Dairy Products, Flavored Drinks, Snacks, and Others
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Companies covered: |
Diamond Foods, Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Olam International, Blue Diamond Growers, Mariani Nut Company, Select Harvests, GNC Global Nut Company AG, Waterford Nut Company, Farm Breeze International LLC., and Just Almonds Inc.
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Growth Drivers: |
- Increasing adoption of a healthy lifestyle among consumers
- Wide applications of edible nuts across food & beverage
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Restraints & Challenges: |
- Wide applications of edible nuts across food & beverage
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Market Opportunities
Growing demand for edible nuts as an ingredient due to their excellent properties longer shelf life, crunchiness, and high nutritional value is expected to bring new opportunities. They are widely used in yogurts, artisan crackers, ice-creams, and pastries, etc. Thus, the growing use of edible nuts as an ingredient in various food products is projected to foster market growth in the near future.
Increasing use of edible nuts in chocolates by manufacturers to enhance the taste of the product is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to the market of edible nuts. For instance, in September 2019, Nestlé introduced new KitKat and Yorkie chocolate bars in the UK and Ireland as a part of a new range called More. Both bars contain fruit, nuts, and cereal contains more protein, fiber, and 30% less sugar than comparable chocolate bars.
Figure 2. Global Edible Nuts Market– Opportunity Analysis

Market Trends
Snack consumption among health-conscious consumers is a trend in the market. This is creating a high demand for healthy snacks. For instance, in August 2019, Kellogg’s Nutri Grain has launched its first savory snack product, Nuts & Bolts Trail Mix. The new snack is a mix of Nutri-Grain, peanuts, and spices with diced almonds and is available in three flavor varieties; Original Spice, Smokey BBQ, and Sweet Chilli.
The trend of gifting nuts products is growing across various regions especially in India during festivals is expected to propel the market growth of edible nuts. In addition to this high consumption of nuts as after meals which are further expected to boost demand for edible nuts. Growing preferences for sweet snacks are also expected to foster the market growth of the edible nuts over the forecast timeframe.
Global Edible Nuts Market - Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic
Bakeries are facing reduced consumption and supply chain disruption challenges due to Corona virus pandemic. While at-home consumption has seen significant growth during the crisis, out-of home consumption has come to a standstill. Once the situation normalizes out-of home consumption will pick up again. This is expected to hamper the demand for edible nuts for short period. According to Coherent Market Insights, edible nuts market is expected to grow at a slightly lower CAGR between 2020 and 2021.
Competitive Section:
Company Names
- Diamond Foods, Inc.
- Archer Daniels Midland Company
- Olam International
- Blue Diamond Growers
- Mariani Nut Company
- Select Harvests
- GNC Global Nut Company AG
- Waterford Nut Company
- Farm Breeze International LLC.
- Just Almonds Inc.
Few Recent Developments
Select Harvests
In July 2018, Select Harvests has stepped up its commercial efforts by signing a trademark license and distribution agreement with Chinese company PepsiCo Foods. The purpose of this deal is to market and distribute Select’s Lucky brand of nuts and seeds across China for a period of 5 years.