Middle East And Africa Nuts And Seeds Market Report

Middle East and Africa Nuts and Seeds Market Size

The Middle East and Africa nuts and seeds market size was valued at USD 123.42 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 139.75 billion by 2033 from USD 125.14 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 1.39%.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Nuts and seeds contain important nutrients such as folate, fiber, and essential proteins and minerals which make them foods that are high in nutritional value. Nuts can be described as hard-shelled fruits which are dry in nature, possessing edible kernels. Seeds are embryonic plants that are surrounded in a seed coat. Ripe seeds are derived from cereals, legumes, and nuts. Nuts and Seeds are utilized in a wide variety of applications. Nuts are eaten in raw form or used as an ingredient in snacks. In addition, they are also used in cooking. Moreover, nuts are also used in the production of cosmetic goods. Many cooking oils are extracted from the seeds. They also form an imperative component of several condiments and spices. In addition, seeds are also used as additives in foods. Moderate consumption of nuts and seeds has many positive impacts on human health such as reducing incidences of coronary heart diseases, lowering blood cholesterol, prevention of diabetes and preventing gallstones in both females and males. Also, moderate consumption of seeds and nuts has a positive influence on blood pressure, metabolic syndrome and visceral adiposity.

The driving factors of the Middle East and Africa Nuts and Seeds market are a shift in trends of consumers towards nuts and seeds keeping in mind the health benefits which can be obtained, growing genetically modified corps industry which makes them resistant to spoilage and pests, rising disposable incomes and increasing busy lifestyles in the region among others. The growth of this market is restrained by factors such as health issues that can occur due to excessive consumption such as unnecessary weight gain and respiratory problems and high price of nuts and seeds.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Middle East and Africa nuts and seeds market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Nuts

• cashew nut
• peanut
• almond
• walnut
• macadamia nut

By Seeds

• sunflower seeds
• sesame seeds
• chia seeds
• corn
• soybean

By Distribution Channel

• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Convenience Stores
• Independent Retailers

By Country

• KSA
• UAE
• Israel
• rest of GCC countries
• South Africa
• Ethiopia
• Kenya
• Egypt
• Sudan
• rest of MEA

The market in this region can be divided based on geography into the Middle East and African regions. Factors such as growing preference of consumers for healthy foods and busy lifestyles are expected to drive the market growth in the region.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Some of the key players in Middle East and Africa Nuts and Seeds market are Blue Diamond Growers Inc., Syngenta A.G., McCormick and Company Inc., Diamond Foods Incorporated, Bayer Crop Science A.G., Richardson International, Cargill Incorporated, and others.