The global nuts and the nutmeals market is growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2020-2025).

  • The market is mainly driven by the growing awareness of the health benefits of nuts as they are rich sources of fiber, protein, vitamins, antioxidants, and other essential minerals and the increasing popularity of the paleo diet. They are a good source of saturated fats and help in maintaining a healthy heart and brain. Hence, due to the nutritional benefits offered by nuts, they serve as a great meal substitute. The market is also heavily driven by the growing vegan population across the world as they are broadly considered as a good alternative for fish and eggs for fulfilling calcium and vitamin B12 needs. In recent decades, almond has gained a good reputation for being a health nut, with its diabetic friendly attributes, such as its comparatively low-fat content and healthy omega-3 fats.
  • Geographically, North America accounts for the major share in the global market for nuts, owing to the rising demand and consumption of nutmeals and high disposable income of the consumers in the region. Asia-Pacific has been witnessed with the increasing trend for consumption of nuts and nutmeals, where India and China are driving the region owing to the high production of nuts in these countries which allows for export all around the world.
  • Although being a healthy snacking option, the high amount of fats and calories, which is responsible for the obesity level is one of the factors restraining the global market of nuts and nutmeals. Another major deterring factor is the prevalence of nut allergy among people, with 1.4% of the population in the United States alone suffering from peanut allergies.



Key Market Trends

Rising demand for organic nuts and nut meal products

Healthy organic snacking, along with convenience and taste, is the rising trend for health consciousness among consumers. Organic nuts are manufactured in a certified organic environment, right from the sourcing of raw materials, and is completely free from any artificial additives/ingredients, trace amounts of chemical fertilizers, etc. few of the companies offering organic nuts and nutmeal products are GNC Global Nut Company AG, Tierra Farm, and Sun Organic Farm. Furthermore, with the increasing internet penetration, online market for the purchase of such food products has seen a rapid growth globally in last 3-4 years, therefore attracting a few vertical specialists like Amazon, Walmart, Carrefour, etc. who are riding on increasing e-retailing growth and vying for a significant pie in online organic snacking space.

North America to drive the nuts and nutmeals market

North America accounts for the major share in the global market for nuts, owing to the rising demand and consumption of nutmeals and high disposable income of the consumers in the region. Nuts such as almonds and peanuts have gained a good reputation for being a healthy snacking alternative with diabetic-friendly attributes such as comparatively low-fat content and healthy omega-3 fats. Also, its rising application of raw nuts and nutmeals in cooking and blends in savories such as trail mixes have attracted a large number of health-conscious consumers.

Competitive Landscape

The global market for nuts and nutmeals is fragmented, owing to the presence of large regional and domestic players in different countries. Emphasis is given on the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies along with new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers.

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