India Hazelnut Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Application, and Region, 2026-2034

India Hazelnut Market Overview:

The India hazelnut market size reached USD 662.86 Million in 2025. The market is projected to reach USD 1,239.29 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.20% during 2026-2034. The market is driven by increasing health consciousness and the rising adoption of plant-based and nutrient-rich diets among Indian consumers. Growth is further supported by government initiatives promoting food processing, such as the PMFME scheme, and the expansion of premium confectionery and bakery segments through international collaborations, which are increasing hazelnut demand across B2B and retail channels. Furthermore, these factors collectively strengthen the India hazelnut market share.

India Hazelnut Market Trends:

Expanding Use in Confectionery and Bakery

The market is gaining momentum from India's bakery and confectionery industry's increasing need for hazelnuts. Premium chocolates, artisanal bakeries, and confectioneries specializing in gourmet gelato are adding hazelnuts within their pralines, spreads, mousses, cakes, cookies, and gelato. These businesses include hazelnuts within all of those items. Dishes are flavored with imported products. These include hazelnut paste, hazelnut spread along with praline-flavored chocolates. Heightened interest in European pastries and patisserie-like experiences makes hazelnut use occur for texture, flavor and richness. Cafes, dessert boutiques, and luxury hotels aim toward urban millennials and richer consumers with hazelnut products a rising trend. Hazelnut product demand rises in the peak festive season. During Diwali, Christmas, and Valentine's Day, chocolatiers and bakers do creation of limited-edition hampers for them. To meet demand for custom-made desserts, HORECA imports have been rising. Suppliers of ingredients respond to industry requests for formulations made to order and for uniformity. Culinary schools have introduced foreign nuts into their curriculums to expose chefs to a variety of flavors. Digital marketing through recipe websites, social media, food influencers on Instagram and similar platforms, has been used to promote hazelnuts for home bakers. As the premium dessert category grows in India, hazelnuts will also be at the forefront of the gourmet confectionery space.

Rising Domestic Demand and Import Growth

The growth of India’s hazelnut market is primarily driven by rising domestic demand for premium, healthy, and functional foods, coupled with the country’s heavy reliance on imports from leading global producers such as Turkey, Italy, and the USA. This import dependence, while exposing the market to global price fluctuations and supply chain vulnerabilities, has encouraged importers and distributors to diversify sourcing regions and establish long-term trade partnerships, ensuring steady supply. Improvements in cold-chain logistics, vacuum packaging, and storage infrastructure are maintaining product quality throughout transit, supporting both B2B and retail distribution. Increasing availability across premium retail outlets, gourmet stores, and e-commerce platforms is expanding accessibility to various consumer segments, with products offered in forms such as whole, chopped, roasted, and flavored. Government initiatives promoting dry fruit imports, participation in global trade exhibitions, and supportive policies are further strengthening market confidence. Additionally, growing awareness campaigns by international nut boards, coupled with nutritional education, are enhancing consumer acceptance. Demand from food processors, bakeries, and health-focused brands continues to expand commercial opportunities, while strategies such as smaller pack sizes, private-label offerings, and competitive pricing are boosting market penetration. Together, these factors are creating favorable conditions for sustained market growth and wider adoption of hazelnuts across India.

Rising Demand for Healthy Snacks

A key trend boosting the India hazelnut market growth is the increasing shift toward health-conscious eating and premium nutrition. Urban consumers, fitness enthusiasts, and working professionals are actively seeking nutrient-dense snacks, and hazelnuts are gaining popularity due to their protein, fiber, omega fatty acids, and antioxidant content. With rising awareness around immunity and heart health, hazelnuts are being preferred over traditional fried snacks. The influence of global food culture, international travel, and social media exposure has made Indian consumers more open to experimenting with exotic nuts like hazelnuts. The expansion of online grocery platforms and premium retail chains has improved accessibility, offering raw, roasted, and flavored hazelnut variants. Additionally, demand rises during festive seasons, weddings, and gifting occasions as hazelnuts are considered a luxury dry fruit. Nutrition-focused brands are incorporating hazelnuts into energy bars, granolas, and breakfast mixes to cater to lifestyle-oriented buyers. Marketing campaigns highlighting natural, preservative-free ingredients are reinforcing consumer confidence. Health experts and dieticians are also recommending hazelnuts for weight management and heart wellness, further influencing purchase decisions. As wellness trends evolve and purchasing power increases, hazelnuts are gradually transitioning from a niche import to a mainstream superfood category in India’s premium snacking market.

India Hazelnut Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2026-2034. Our report has categorized the market based on type and application.

Type Insights:

• Whole Hazelnut
• Hazelnut Oil
• Hazelnut Flour
• Hazelnut Paste
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes whole hazelnut, hazelnut oil, hazelnut flour, hazelnut paste, and others.

Application Insights:

• Industrial
• Food Service Industry
• Household/Retail

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes industrial, food service industry, and household/retail.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• West and Central India
• South India
• East India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, West and Central India, South India, and East 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 Hazelnut Market News:

• October 2024: Haldiram’s partnered with Turkish Hazelnut to launch eight hazelnut-based festive mithais in Delhi-NCR. This collaboration marked a significant development in India’s hazelnut market by introducing nutritious, premium nut ingredients into traditional sweets, enhancing consumer awareness and demand for hazelnut products.

India Hazelnut Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India hazelnut market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India hazelnut market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the India hazelnut market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India hazelnut market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India hazelnut market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India hazelnut market?
• What is the structure of the India hazelnut market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India hazelnut 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 hazelnut market from 2020-2034.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India hazelnut market.
• Porter's Five Forces analysis assists 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 hazelnut 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.