Nut Ingredients Market Rising: Asia-Pacific Leads with 29.1% Share as Plant-Based Proteins & Clean-Label Bakery Drive USD 32.0B Growth by 2030

The Global Nut Ingredients Market reached USD 21.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 32.0 billion by 2030 growing with a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2023-2030., according to DataM Intelligence.

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, ADM launched a new line of almond protein isolates for clean-label bakery applications, enhancing nutritional profiles in gluten-free products.

✅ In September 2025, John B. Sanfilippo & Son expanded its U.S. walnut processing facility in California, focusing on organic chopped variants for snack bars.

✅ In August 2025, Olam Food Ingredients introduced roasted cashew butters optimized for dairy-free beverages, targeting the growing plant-based sector.

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India: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, VKC Nuts launched an expanded range of pasteurized hazelnut powders under Nutraj, emphasizing aflatoxin-free processing for confectionery exports.

✅ In September 2025, Borges India partnered with local dairy firms to develop cashew-enriched yogurt formulations, boosting protein content in traditional products.

✅ In August 2025, Dohler GmbH initiated a pilot for peanut flour in ready-to-eat cereals, addressing allergen management in school meal programs.

Asia-Pacific: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In October 2025, Nestlé expanded almond ingredient sourcing in Australia for its plant-based milk lines, integrating sustainable walnut blends for premium variants.

✅ In September 2025, Barry Callebaut collaborated with Chinese confectioners on hazelnut praline innovations, using powdered forms for low-sugar chocolates.

✅ In August 2025, Kanegrade introduced chopped walnut toppings for Southeast Asian dessert markets, tailored for tropical fruit fusions.

Market Trends & Drivers

The Global Nut Ingredients Market is experiencing robust growth driven by escalating health consciousness promoting nutrient-dense foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, alongside the vegan and plant-based revolution positioning nuts as versatile protein alternatives. Key trends include the rise of functional formats like nut flours for gluten-free baking, expansion in ready-to-eat snacks and beverages with roasted/chopped variants, and innovations in allergen-controlled processing. The surge in demand for clean-label, organic nut butters and powders, coupled with supply chain resilience initiatives against climate disruptions, is significantly accelerating market expansion in bakery, confectionery, and dairy sectors.

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Competitive Landscape

The market is characterized by intense competition among agribusiness giants, ingredient processors, and specialty nut suppliers, focusing on sustainable sourcing, format diversification, and strategic acquisitions.

» Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) dominates globally with integrated almond and peanut processing for bakery and snack applications across global supply chains, holding 12.8% market share.

» Olam International Limited excels in cashew and walnut sourcing, backed by strong APAC distribution in powdered and roasted formats for beverages, holding 11.3% market share.

» Barry Callebaut AG focuses on hazelnut pralines and confectionery blends, innovating in low-sugar and clean-label nut ingredients, accounting for 9.6% market share.

» Sran Family Orchards, Inc. specializes in premium U.S. almonds, targeting organic chopped variants for cereals and functional foods, holding 8.9% market share.

» John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. drives walnut and peanut leadership via Planters brand extensions into functional snacks and protein-enriched bars, capturing 8.1% market share.

» Kanegrade Limited advances flavor-enhanced nut powders for desserts, emphasizing European confectionery manufacturers, holding 7.4% market share.

» Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts S.A. leverages Mediterranean hazelnuts for dairy and beverage integration, contributing 7.1% market share.

» Dohler GmbH pioneers multi-nut blends for plant-based beverages with an allergen-controlled environment, accounting for 6.5% market share.

» Nestlé S.A. integrates nut ingredients across its global food and cereal portfolio, innovating in walnut-enriched breakfast products, holding 5.8% market share.

» Harris Woolf California Almonds excels in raw and roasted almond oils/proteins for nutraceutical and baking applications, contributing 5.1% market share.

✦ Upcoming Key Players (Emerging Challengers)

» Big Tree Organic Farms expanding rapidly in organic almond butters and milk bases for clean-label beverages, estimated 3.4% share.

» Blue Diamond Growers rising with flavored almond ingredients for sports nutrition powders and RTD beverage brands, estimated 3.1% share.

» Valencia Nuts S.A. growing in European and Middle Eastern confectionery applications with sustainably processed pistachio blends, estimated 2.7% share.

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Segmentation

☛ By Type

The nut ingredients market is segmented into Peanut, Almond, Walnut, Cashew, Hazelnut, and Others. Peanut dominates global consumption due to affordability and high protein demand in snacks and spreads, holding 28.4% share. Almond follows strongly with increasing use in cleaner-label bakery and cereal mixes at 24.7% share. Walnut is growing due to rising Omega-3-focused applications in functional foods, accounting for 16.9% share. Cashew contributes 13.6% share, supported by demand in dairy alternatives. Hazelnut holds 9.8% share, driven by its prevalence in confectionery and nut-based creams. Others such as pistachio, macadamia, and Brazil nuts collectively hold 6.6% share.

☛ By Form

Nut ingredients exist in Roasted, Chopped, Raw, Powdered, and Others. Roasted leads due to widespread inclusion in snacks and bars, accounting for 34.1% share. Chopped is expanding for bakery inclusions and dessert toppings, holding 21.8% share. Raw ingredients contribute 19.7% share, driven by clean-label and Low-carb diet product launches. Powdered forms including almond, cashew and peanut powders continue rising in beverages and infant nutrition, representing 17.5% share. Others (e.g., paste, butter, and oil form) contribute 6.9% share across nutraceuticals and dairy formulations.

☛ By Application

Applications of nut ingredients span Bakery & Confectionary, Snacks and Bars, Desserts, Cereals, Dairy Products, Beverages, and Others. Bakery & Confectionary dominates due to heavy adoption in cookies, chocolates, and pastries, accounting for 31.2% share. Snacks and Bars follow with 23.6% share, driven by rising on-the-go consumption. Desserts including ice creams and puddings hold 14.3% share. Cereals contribute 11.6% share supported by granola and breakfast launches. Dairy Products including yogurts and cheeses hold 9.4% share. Beverages including nut-based milk and protein shakes represent 6.1% share. Others, including nutraceuticals and baby food, hold 3.8% share.

Regional Analysis:

☛ By Region
» North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) holds approximately 28.5% share, driven by large-scale snack consumption, strong bakery and cereal industries, high per-capita nut consumption, and established supply chains in almonds, peanuts, and walnut-based nutrition products.

» Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of Latin America) commands roughly 9.8% share, supported by regional nut cultivation (such as peanuts, cashews, and Brazil nuts), growing domestic food processing, and increasing export of nut-based ingredients to global markets.

» Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe) accounts for about 24.2% share, fueled by high demand for premium nuts and nut-based ingredients in bakery, confectionery, dairy alternatives, and health-food segments across Western and Southern European markets.

» Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia Pacific) leads the fastest-growing region with approximately 29.1% share, driven by rising middle-class incomes, growing demand for plant-based proteins and dairy alternatives, and expanding nut cultivation and processing capabilities in major production hubs.

» Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Rest of Middle East & Africa) holds around 8.4% share, supported by growing demand for imported nuts, increasing westernized diets, expansion of confectionery industries, and rising interest in healthy snacking and functional food usage.

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