+353-1-416-8900REST OF WORLD
+44-20-3973-8888REST OF WORLD
1-917-300-0470EAST COAST U.S
1-800-526-8630U.S. (TOLL FREE)
New

Macadamia Nuts - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

  • PDF Icon

    Report

  • 120 Pages
  • July 2026
  • Region: Global
  • Mordor Intelligence
  • ID: 5854401
The macadamia nuts market size is anticipated to grow from USD 1.79 billion in 2025 to USD 1.95 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 3.02 billion by 2031 at 9.08% CAGR over 2026-2031. This report is Segmented by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Africa, and More). The Report Includes Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast, and More. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) and Volume (Metric Tons).

Global Macadamia Nuts Market Trends and Insights

Accelerated Demand from Premium Plant-based Milk Producers

Macadamia milk retails between USD 6.50 and USD 9.00 per liter in North America and Europe, fetching a 40-60% premium over almond milk. Producers prefer kernels because a natural emulsion delivers viscosity without hydrocolloids, which simplifies clean-label ingredient decks. Macadamia's natural creamy texture has made them suitable for premium "barista ready" products that serve coffeehouse chains and upscale retailers. Higher retail prices have gradually raised kernel quotations as processors diverted supply from confectionery spot markets. Large dairy-alternative brands now lock in multi-year contracts, reducing visibility on the open market and squeezing small roasters that depend on spot availability. Recent regulatory changes in Europe permit nut milks to use traditional dairy terms, eliminating a significant marketing constraint and creating new opportunities for brand positioning.

Expanding Cosmetic-grade Oil Applications

Macadamia oil's lipid profile mirrors human skin oils, making it valuable for anti-aging skincare products. Clean-beauty brands replaced a portion of argan oil with macadamia oil due to its similarity to human sebum. This change improved skin hydration, increasing its appeal among European formulators. Beauty companies in Asia and Western markets incorporate it into high-end formulations for enhanced hydration and antioxidant protection. Advanced extraction methods increase their effectiveness, enabling premium positioning and enhanced consumer appeal. Wholesale cosmetic-grade macadamia oil averaged USD 18 per kilogram against USD 32 per kilogram for certified-organic argan, creating margin upside for processors. Companies obtain oil from certified orchards to validate sustainability claims and enhance traceability. The oil's value as a coproduct strengthens financial stability for nut processors, who benefit from multiple revenue streams while meeting increased demand in the luxury personal care market.

Price Volatility due to Weather-sensitive Harvests

El Niño events and tropical cyclones repeatedly devastate Queensland and KwaZulu-Natal orchards, triggering kernel price swings of 20 to 35% within a single crop year and complicating long-term contract negotiations for food manufacturers. As of April 2024, average kernel prices experienced a slight increase compared to March, remaining above the USD 8.25/kg level reported in 2023. Cyclone Jasper struck Queensland in December 2023, damaging several hectares of bearing orchards, including macadamia. South Africa faced a similar disruption when unseasonal hail in Mpumalanga province destroyed the pre-harvest crop, tightening global kernel availability and pushing spot prices. This volatility forces buyers to carry higher inventory buffers, raising working-capital costs for confectionery manufacturers who previously operated on just-in-time supply models. Weather risk also deters institutional investment in orchard expansion, as private equity funds require stable cash-flow projections that macadamia cultivation cannot reliably deliver without crop insurance. To mitigate these challenges, buyers source macadamias from diverse regions, including South Africa, Kenya, and Australia.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

  • Blockchain-Enabled Farm-to-Shell Traceability Premiums
  • Rising Popularity of Macadamia-based Protein Concentrates
  • Tightening Aflatoxin Limits in EU and China

Segment Analysis

Complete Report Scope:

  • By Geography
    • North America
      • United States
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Canada
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
    • South America
      • Brazil
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Colombia
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
    • Europe
      • Netherlands
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • France
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • United Kingdom
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Germany
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Australia
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Vietnam
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Japan
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
    • Middle East
      • Saudi Arabia
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
    • Africa
      • South Africa
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis
      • Kenya
        • Production Analysis (Production Volume)
        • Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
        • Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
        • Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
        • Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
        • Regulatory Framework
        • List of Key Players
        • Logistics and Infrastructure
        • Seasonality Analysis

Geography Analysis

In 2025, Asia-Pacific held 46.0% of the macadamia nuts market share value and is projected to grow steadily. China saw increased imports of kernels, driven by confectionery reformulations that enhanced the status of tree nuts in premium gift boxes. Japan increased its per-capita macadamia consumption, supported by the availability of ready-to-eat nut snacks in convenience stores. Australia remained the leading producer in the region, despite losses due to cyclone-related damage.

Africa, with South Africa and Kenya as key producers, shows the highest regional growth rate at 7.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2031. The region supplies 25% of global kernel production, using advanced sorting technologies to improve export quality. South Africa improved kernel recovery rates, enhancing export competitiveness in the European market. Kenya reduced phytosanitary clearance times, cutting spoilage. Additionally, new orchard financing is accelerating the adoption of agroforestry models that integrate carbon credits with kernel revenue streams.

North America accounted for a notable share of global macadamia consumption in 2025 and is forecast to grow steadily, driven by increasing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives and sports nutrition products. The United States imported a significant volume of kernels, primarily sourced from Australia and South Africa. In Canada, macadamia milk products reflect consumer willingness to pay for creaminess and omega-7 benefits. Europe held a notable share of the macadamia nuts market in 2025 and is projected to grow at a moderate rate. Growth is constrained by mature snack segments, however, Germany and the Netherlands continue to serve as key re-export hubs for African kernels to the wider European Union. Middle Eastern countries consider nuts as essential food items, with Saudi Arabia streamlining import procedures to increase protein source diversity.


List of Companies Covered in this Report:

  • Market Overview
  • Market Drivers
  • Market Restraints
  • Opportunities
  • Challenges
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Technologies and usage of AI in the Industry
  • Input Market Analysis
  • Distribution Channel Analysis
  • Market Sentiment Analysis
  • PESTLE Analysis
  • Overview of the Competition
  • Recent Developments
  • Market Concentration Analysis

Additional Benefits:

  • The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
  • 3 months of analyst support

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2 Research Methodology3 Executive Summary
4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.2.1 Accelerated demand from premium plant-based milk producers
4.2.2 Expanding cosmetic-grade oil applications
4.2.3 Rising popularity of macadamia-based protein concentrates
4.2.4 Blockchain-enabled farm-to-shell traceability premiums
4.2.5 Carbon-credit monetization for macadamia agro-forestry systems
4.2.6 Genetic rootstock breakthroughs shortening juvenile period
4.3 Market Restraints
4.3.1 Price volatility due to weather-sensitive harvests
4.3.2 Lengthy juvenile period of macadamia trees
4.3.3 Tightening aflatoxin limits in EU and China
4.3.4 Container-freight cost spikes disrupting kernel supply
4.4 Opportunities
4.5 Challenges
4.6 Value Chain Analysis
4.7 Technologies and usage of AI in the Industry
4.8 Input Market Analysis
4.8.1 Seeds
4.8.2 Fertilizers
4.8.3 Crop Protection Chemicals
4.9 Distribution Channel Analysis
4.10 Market Sentiment Analysis
4.11 PESTLE Analysis
5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value and Volume)
5.1 By Geography
5.1.1 North America
5.1.1.1 United States
5.1.1.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.1.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.1.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.1.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.1.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.1.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.1.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.1.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.1.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.1.2 Canada
5.1.1.2.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.1.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.1.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.1.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.1.2.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.1.2.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.1.2.7 List of Key Players
5.1.1.2.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.1.2.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.2 South America
5.1.2.1 Brazil
5.1.2.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.2.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.2.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.2.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.2.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.2.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.2.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.2.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.2.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.2.2 Colombia
5.1.2.2.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.2.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.2.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.2.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.2.2.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.2.2.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.2.2.7 List of Key Players
5.1.2.2.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.2.2.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.3 Europe
5.1.3.1 Netherlands
5.1.3.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.3.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.3.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.3.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.3.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.3.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.3.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.3.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.3.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.3.2 France
5.1.3.2.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.3.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.3.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.3.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.3.2.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.3.2.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.3.2.7 List of Key Players
5.1.3.2.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.3.2.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.3.3 United Kingdom
5.1.3.3.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.3.3.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.3.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.3.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.3.3.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.3.3.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.3.3.7 List of Key Players
5.1.3.3.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.3.3.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.3.4 Germany
5.1.3.4.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.3.4.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.3.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.3.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.3.4.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.3.4.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.3.4.7 List of Key Players
5.1.3.4.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.3.4.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.4 Asia-Pacific
5.1.4.1 China
5.1.4.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.4.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.4.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.4.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.4.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.4.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.4.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.4.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.4.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.4.2 Australia
5.1.4.2.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.4.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.4.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.4.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.4.2.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.4.2.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.4.2.7 List of Key Players
5.1.4.2.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.4.2.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.4.3 Vietnam
5.1.4.3.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.4.3.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.4.3.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.4.3.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.4.3.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.4.3.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.4.3.7 List of Key Players
5.1.4.3.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.4.3.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.4.4 Japan
5.1.4.4.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.4.4.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.4.4.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.4.4.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.4.4.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.4.4.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.4.4.7 List of Key Players
5.1.4.4.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.4.4.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.5 Middle East
5.1.5.1 Saudi Arabia
5.1.5.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.5.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.5.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.5.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.5.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.5.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.5.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.5.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.5.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.6 Africa
5.1.6.1 South Africa
5.1.6.1.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.6.1.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.6.1.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.6.1.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.6.1.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.6.1.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.6.1.7 List of Key Players
5.1.6.1.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.6.1.9 Seasonality Analysis
5.1.6.2 Kenya
5.1.6.2.1 Production Analysis (Production Volume)
5.1.6.2.2 Consumption Analysis (Consumption Value and Volume)
5.1.6.2.3 Import Market Analysis (Import Value, Volume, and Key Supplying Markets)
5.1.6.2.4 Export Market Analysis (Export Value, Volume, and Key Destination Markets)
5.1.6.2.5 Wholesale Price Trend Analysis and Forecast
5.1.6.2.6 Regulatory Framework
5.1.6.2.7 List of Key Players
5.1.6.2.8 Logistics and Infrastructure
5.1.6.2.9 Seasonality Analysis
6 End Use Applications and Industries
6.1 Primary Applications and Emerging Applications
6.2 Consumption Breakdown by Industries
7 Competitive Landscape
7.1 Overview of the Competition
7.2 Recent Developments
7.3 Market Concentration Analysis
8 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook