Japan Walnut Ingredient Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Walnut Kernels, Walnut Oil, Walnut Flour/Meal, and others), By Application (Food Industry, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Animal Feed, and Others), and Japan Walnuts Ingredient Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

Japan Walnuts Ingredient Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Walnut Ingredient Market Size Was Estimated at USD 0.44 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 5.09% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Walnut Ingredient Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 0.76 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the Japan Walnut Ingredient Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 0.76 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.09% from 2025 to 2035. The Japanese market for walnut ingredients is driven by rising inclination toward plant-based food products, demand for convenient and ready-to-use nuts, rising awareness about health benefits, and increased snacks and bakery products.

Market Overview

The walnut ingredients refer to the different forms of walnut, such as kernels, oil, powder and paste. The walnuts have a high nutritional profile; hence, they are widely used in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Japan has a fast lifestyle, and people are seeking convenient and ready-to-use food products. Walnut ingredients are perfectly fit for this demand. The walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and protein, making them popular among health-conscious people. The rising inclination towards vegan snacks and gluten-free baked goods is are key trend in this market. The adoption of plant-based diets makes walnut ingredients a favorable choice. The rapid urbanization, rising disposable income and changing consumer preferences are several factors that propel the market growth.  The rising trend of functional foods presents a potential opportunity by integrating walnuts into protein bars, snacks and fortified foods to cater health health-conscious consumers.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan walnut ingredient market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan walnut ingredient market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan walnut ingredient market.

Driving Factors

The Japan walnut ingredients market is growing rapidly due to several factors. One of the primary drivers is the health benefits associated with the walnuts. Walnuts promote heart health and cognitive function, which drives the market growth.  The rising popularity of vegan and plant-based diets created a favorable environment for walnut ingredients. The people are seeking convenient and ready-to-use food products that provide essential nutrients, which fuels the demand for walnut ingredients, especially among health-conscious consumers.

Restraining Factors

The Japan walnut ingredients market has notable obstacles that limit its expansion. The flucation in the walnut yields due to unfavourable environmental conditions leads to supply chain interruptions and higher prices. The higher prices affect the purchasing decision of consumers. Tree nut allergy is one of the most prevalent food allergies that restricts the intake of walnut-derived products.

Market Segmentation

The Japan walnut ingredient market share is classified into product and application.

• The walnut kernels segment held the dominant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan walnut ingredient market is segmented by product type into walnut kernels, walnut oil, walnut flour and meal, and other. Among these, the walnut kernels segment held the dominant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.  This is due to they are widely used in baked goods, cereals. Kernels are immediately ready for consumption.

• The food industry segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan walnuts ingredient market is segmented by application into food industry, cosmetics and personal care, pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and others. Among these, the food industry segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to they are widely used in a variety of products, including snacks, cereals, confectionery, and baked goods. They are used in the functional food formulation owing to their high nutritional profile.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan walnuts ingredient market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• ADM Japan Ltd
• Olam International
• ShoEi Foods Corporation
• Cargill Japan Ltd.
• Toyo Nut Company 
• Other

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Japan walnuts ingredient market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Walnuts Ingredient Market, By Product Type

• Walnut Kernels
• Walnut Oil
• Walnut flour/meal
• Others

Japan Walnuts Ingredient Market, By Application

• Food Industry
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Pharmaceuticals
• Animal Feed
• Others