Welcome to the
NUTS AND DRY FRUITS COUNCIL (INDIA)
Elevating India's Nuts and Dried Fruits Industry with a Unified Voice
WELCOME TO NDFCI
Elevating India's Nuts, Dates, and Dried Fruits with a Unified Voice
(INR Crore)
NDFC(I) proudly stands as the unified voice for everyone in the Nuts, Dry Fruits, Seeds, Raisins, Berries and Dates Industry in India. Our mission is to be the driving force that uplifts and empowers every facet of this vibrant sector. From growers to processors to distributors, NDFC(I) is dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration.
We invite you to be part of our collective journey, where we strive not only to elevate the industry but also to celebrate the richness and diversity of nuts, dates, and dried fruits in India. Let’s thrive, innovate, and shape the future of this dynamic and essential industry.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Unified Industry
Voice
Representative
to all
Not for profit
Professionally
run
Focus
on growth
PRODUCT SEGMENTS
Almonds
Cashews
Figs
Approximately 72,000 MT in production.
Dates
Around 286,000 MT in production, with a growth expectation in the coming years.
Cranberries
Exotic Nuts
Recorded 358 MT in 2021-22, with significant potential for further growth.
Raisins
Current production stands at 175,000 MT, expected to reach 300,000 MT in the next 5 years.
Walnuts
Pistachios
35,000 MT in 2022-23, anticipating growth to 70,000 MT in the next 5 years.
Blueberry
The global blueberry market is expected to grow to approximately 2.7 million metric tons by 2027, driven by increasing demand for healthy and superfood options.
Prunes
The global production of prunes is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 2-3% over the next few years, with estimated production reaching approximately 290,000-300,000 metric tons by 2025.
Hazlenuts
Global hazelnut production is expected to grow to around 1.4 million metric tons by 2027, driven by increasing demand in the food industry and expanding cultivation areas.
Macadamia
The global macadamia market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 6-8%, reaching over 300,000 metric tons by 2030.
Makhanas (Fox Nuts)
The global demand for makhanas (fox nuts) is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 7.5% from 2021 to 2026, with production anticipated to increase significantly in metric tons due to rising health awareness and consumption trends.