UK Nuts Market: Companies & Products Directory

Top Findings:

Market Leaders:

• Own-label supermarket brands dominate with £262 million in sales, followed by KP at £54 million StatistaWhitworths

• KP Nuts is the UK's number one branded nut company, achieving £100 million retail sales value and is more than four times the size of the nearest branded competitor KP, The UK’s Number One Nut Brand, Achieves £100M RSV Milestone | Grocery Trader

Most Popular Nuts:

• Pistachios constitute the largest volume consumption at 8.3K tons, accounting for 67% of total volume UK's Nuts Market to Witness Modest Growth with CAGR of +1.5% by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

• Peanuts were the largest revenue-generating segment in 2020, while hazelnuts show the fastest growth UK Nuts Market Size & Outlook, 2028

Consumer Behavior:

• Only 36% of buyers prioritize low prices, with 55% believing premium offerings are worth paying more for, and 69% viewing them as more of a treat UK Crisps, Savoury Snacks and Nuts Market Report 2025 | Mintel Store

• Quality and flavor are more important than price for most consumers

Market Growth:

• The organic nuts and seeds market is expected to reach US$ 2,578.8 million by 2030 with an 8.4% compound annual growth rate UK Organic Edible Nuts And Seeds Market Size & Outlook, 2030

• Overall nuts market expected modest growth of 1.5% CAGR by 2035

Comprehensive list of all companies selling nuts in the UK market along with their specific product offerings. Here are the key highlights:

Major Players:

Branded Companies:

• Whitworths - UK's largest dried fruit and nut supplier, established in 1886, offering the complete range from almonds to pine nuts

• KP Nuts - Market leader in branded nuts with full range including peanuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, macadamias, and pecans

• Blue Diamond - Specializes in almonds and mixed nuts featuring almonds, cashews, and pistachios in varieties like smokehouse, honey roasted, and roasted sea salt

Supermarket Own-Labels: All major supermarkets offer comprehensive nuts ranges:

• Tesco (28.5% market share), Sainsbury's, ASDA, and Morrisons - the 'big four' supermarkets

• Lidl - offers crisps, nuts and popcorn range including roasted nuts and savoury snacks

• Aldi - has dedicated seeds, nuts & dried fruits section

Discount Retailers:

• Lidl's Alesto brand for cashews and other nuts

• Aldi is noted for particularly competitive pricing on nuts compared to regular supermarkets

The market covers all nut types from basic peanuts and almonds to premium macadamias and pine nuts, with companies offering different formats including organic, raw, roasted, flavored, and mixed varieties across value, mid-market, and premium segments.