Nuts Global Market Report 2026

Nuts are the hard-shelled, edible seeds of certain plants, often packed with healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients. They can be consumed raw, roasted, or used as ingredients in a wide range of culinary creations, snacks, desserts, and nut butter, providing a valuable source of protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. Nuts present a versatile and nutrient-dense food choice that can be incorporated into diverse dishes as part of a healthy and well-rounded diet.

The primary varieties of nut products include almonds, peanuts, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, and pistachios. These products are distributed through various channels such as retail stores, supermarkets or hypermarkets, specialty food and beverage outlets, traditional grocery stores, franchise establishments, and online retail platforms. They find applications in a multitude of sectors including snack foods, bakery and confectionery, cereals and granola bars, nutritional and health products, cooking and culinary uses, nut-based dairy alternatives, cosmetics and personal care items, and industrial applications.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the nuts market by increasing costs of imported raw nuts, processing equipment, packaging materials, and cross-border logistics. Snack food manufacturers and retailers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on international nut sourcing, while Asia-Pacific faces export pricing pressure. These tariffs are impacting margins and retail pricing structures. At the same time, they are encouraging diversification of sourcing regions, investment in domestic processing facilities, and stronger supply chain traceability initiatives.

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The nuts market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $61.51 billion in 2025 to $65.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in health-conscious consumer behavior, expansion of global nut cultivation, increasing use of nuts in bakery and confectionery, availability of diverse nut varieties, expansion of nut-based spreads and oils.

The nuts market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $79.62 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for organic and sustainably sourced nuts, expansion of nut-based dairy alternatives, increasing focus on premium and flavored nut products, rising online retail penetration, innovation in nut processing technologies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for protein-rich snacks, rising popularity of nut-based ingredients, growing use of nuts in plant-based diets, expansion of value-added nut products, enhanced focus on traceability and quality assurance.

The rising popularity of plant-based diets is expected to propel the growth of the nuts market going forward. A plant-based diet primarily consists of foods derived from plants, including fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, with little to no consumption of animal products. The increasing adoption of plant-based diets is driven by growing awareness of environmental sustainability, health benefits, and ethical considerations related to animal welfare. Nuts play a significant role in supporting plant-based diets due to their versatility and rich nutritional profile, offering high levels of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients, making them a satisfying and nutritious alternative for plant-based consumers. For instance, in May 2025, according to a report published by the Plant Based Foods Association, a US-based food and beverage organization, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods reached US$8.1 billion in 2024. Additionally, plant-based protein powders and liquid products recorded growth of 11% in dollar sales and 13% in unit sales, reaching a total market value of $450 million. Therefore, the rising popularity of plant-based diets is driving the growth of the nuts market.

Major players in the nuts market are intensifying their efforts to develop innovative products such as flavored snack nuts to gain a competitive advantage. Flavored snack nuts are nuts seasoned, coated, or infused with various flavors to enhance their taste and appeal as snacks. For instance, in April 2024, PLANTERS, a US-based snack food company under Hormel Foods Corporation, launched PLANTERS Nut Duos Snacks, offering unique combinations of two nut types and flavors for a diverse snacking experience. The product is crafted to provide the optimal snacking experience with two complimentary flavors on two types of nuts, suitable for various occasions. The launch of this innovative product represents a significant advancement in the nuts market, catering to evolving consumer preferences and reinforcing the PLANTERS brand's leadership position.

In May 2023, Flagstone Foods, a US-based provider of private-label healthy snacks, acquired Emerald Nuts from Campbell Soup Company for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition reflects a strategic shift towards independent branding, leveraging consumer insights for product development, job creation, market expansion, and enhanced competitiveness within the nuts market. Emerald Nuts is a US-based producer of snack nuts and trail mixes.

Major companies operating in the nuts market are Cargill Incorporated, Nestle S.A., Archer Daniels Midland Company, PepsiCo Inc., Olam International Ltd, Mondelez International, Kraft Heinz Company, The J.M. Smucker Company, Blue Diamond Growers, John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., Diamond Foods Inc., Hampton Farms Inc., Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts, Tropical Foods Company Inc., Nutiva, Mariani Nut Company, Tierra Farm Inc., Star Snacks, Hines Nut Company, Royal Nut Company, Waterford Nut Company, Germack Pistachio Company

Europe was the largest region in the nuts market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nuts market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the nuts market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada

The nuts market consists of sales of macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts, pecans, nut flour, nut oils, pine nuts, and mixed nuts. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Nuts Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses nuts market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Products: Almonds; Peanuts; Cashew; Walnuts; Hazelnuts; Pistachios
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Retail Sales; Supermarkets Or Hypermarkets; Conventional Stores; Food And Drink Specialty Stores; Traditional Grocery Stores; Franchise Outlets; Online Retail
• 3) By Application: Snack Foods; Bakery And Confectionery; Cereals And Granola Bars; Nutritional And Health Foods; Cooking And Culinary Applications; Nut-Based Milk And Dairy Alternatives
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Almonds: Raw Almonds; Roasted Almonds; Salted Almonds; Flavored Almonds; Sliced Almonds; Almond Butter; Almond Milk; Almond Flour; Blanched Almonds
• 2) By Peanuts: Raw Peanuts; Roasted Peanuts; Salted Peanuts; Peanut Butter; Peanut Flour; Dry-Roasted Peanuts; Flavored Peanuts; Peanut Oil
• 3) By Cashews: Raw Cashews; Roasted Cashews; Salted Cashews; Cashew Butter; Cashew Milk; Flavored Cashews; Cashew Pieces; Cashew Nuts In Shell
• 4) By Walnuts: Raw Walnuts; Roasted Walnuts; Salted Walnuts; Chopped Walnuts; Walnut Oil; Walnut Butter; Flavored Walnuts
• 5) By Hazelnuts: Raw Hazelnuts; Roasted Hazelnuts; Salted Hazelnuts; Hazelnut Butter; Hazelnut Milk; Flavored Hazelnuts; Ground Hazelnuts
• 6) By Pistachios: Raw Pistachios; Roasted Pistachios; Salted Pistachios; Pistachio Butter; Pistachio Oil; Flavored Pistachios; Shelled Pistachios; Pistachio Kernels
• Companies Mentioned: Cargill Incorporated; Nestle S.A.; Archer Daniels Midland Company; PepsiCo Inc.; Olam International Ltd; Mondelez International; Kraft Heinz Company; The J.M. Smucker Company; Blue Diamond Growers; John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.; Diamond Foods Inc.; Hampton Farms Inc.; Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts; Tropical Foods Company Inc.; Nutiva; Mariani Nut Company; Tierra Farm Inc.; Star Snacks; Hines Nut Company; Royal Nut Company; Waterford Nut Company; Germack Pistachio Company
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Italy; Spain; Canada
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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