India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market

India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market Overview:

The India dried fruits and nuts market size reached USD 2.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 3.8 Billion by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.72%​​​​​​​ during 2025-2033. The market is driven by rising health consciousness, growing disposable incomes, expanding retail and e-commerce penetration, government support for horticulture, and increasing demand for plant-based protein sources, with production and consumption surging due to awareness campaigns, dietary shifts, and initiatives promoting domestic cultivation and value-added processing.

India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market Trends:

Increasing Health Consciousness Among Consumers

Over the last few years, a significant change has been observed in consumer eating patterns toward more nutritious foods. Nuts and dried fruits, high in essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fiber, and good fats, are in vogue among health promoters. The change is largely influenced by escalating consciousness regarding the positive impact of these foods on human health, which includes better cardiovascular health, maintenance of ideal body weight, and improvement in brain function. There has been a steady rise in production of nuts such as almonds and cashews, as per the "Agricultural Statistics at a Glance 2021" report issued by the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The rise in production itself is testimony to an increase in domestic demand, reflecting changing times where consumers are looking at healthier options to snack on. In addition, India's National Health Portal also highlights the necessity of consuming nuts and dried fruits in regular diets to counter lifestyle diseases like obesity and cardiovascular disease. Such health approval has also boosted consumer preference for these items. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 further contributed to this movement. As the focus has intensified on immunity and general health, consumers tend to opt for nutrition-rich foods more than ever. Dried nuts and fruits, which are known to promote immunity, have also witnessed an upward trend during these times.

Rising Disposable Income and Urbanization

The Indian economy has also experienced a huge shift in the last decade, which has seen disposable incomes go up and a very fast urbanization process. All this economic improvement has caused changes in food consumption patterns toward having a greater tendency to consume premium and health-related food products such as dried fruits and nuts. Per capita consumer spending has seen an upsurge, particularly in cities, according to the 2021 NSSO data. This is related to the growing need for healthy and easy-to-consume snacks like nuts and dried fruits, which appeal to the busy urban lifestyle. In addition, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries points to the growth in organized retail and online portals making dried fruits and nuts available to a larger number of consumers. Online shopping convenience and choice of a wide range of products are factors that have helped this segment of the market grow. Moreover, government policies to promote the agricultural and food processing industries have given a boost to the dried fruits and nuts sector. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) indicates growth in the export of processed fruits and nuts, which is an indication of the growth of this sector.

India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, category and application.

Type Insights:

• Dried Fruits
• Dried Apricots
• Dried Berries
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes dried fruits, dried apricots, dried berries, and others.

Category Insights:

• Organic
• Conventional

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the category have also been provided in the report. This includes organic and conventional.

Application Insights:

• Bakery
• Dairy
• Snacks
• Confectionery
• Cereals

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes bakery, dairy, snacks, confectionery, and cereals.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market News:

• February 2025: Turkish dry fruits have now entered the Indian market, providing quality and nutritious varieties of dry fruits for Indian consumers. This entry improves market competition and increases consumer choices, rising demand for dry fruits in India. International varieties available create growth opportunities for the premium segment and stimulate overall market growth.
• February 2025: The Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFC) welcomed the second iteration of MEWA India 2025, India's leading B2B expo for the nut and dry fruit industry, in Mumbai's Jio Convention Centre. The event highlights India's burgeoning market for nuts and dry fruits in panel discussions as well as in culinary demonstrations.
• August 2024: The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Associations, together with the Nuts and Dry Fruits Council of India (NDFCI), introduced Turkish hazelnuts, known as the 'miracle nut,' to India with a four-year campaign. This effort brings quality Turkish hazelnuts to the Indian market, adding variety to consumer choices and potentially stimulating the Indian economy.
• June 2024: Nutraj introduced the "NutrajSnackrite Daily Nutrition Pack," which contained 21 packets of trail mix made from nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, targeting health-conscious consumers who want healthy snacking. The product launch comes at a time when India is seeing a rise in demand for healthy snacks, with 73% of shoppers in India reading ingredient panels and nutritional information prior to purchasing snacks. These innovations propel the market for dried fruits and nuts by providing easy, healthy options for conventional snacks, addressing changing tastes of Indian consumers.

India Dried Fruits and Nuts Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India dried fruits and nuts market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India dried fruits and nuts market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India dried fruits and nuts market on the basis of category?
• What is the breakup of the India dried fruits and nuts market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India dried fruits and nuts market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India dried fruits and nuts market?
• What is the structure of the India dried fruits and nuts market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India dried fruits and nuts market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India dried fruits and nuts market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India dried fruits and nuts market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India dried fruits and nuts industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.