Recipe Pecan Market Report 2026

The recipe pecan market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.37 billion in 2025 to $2.53 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness of nut-based nutrition, expansion of bakery product innovation, growth of premium nut consumption, availability of diversified pecan processing methods, rising demand for plant-based snacks.

The recipe pecan market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.37 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on functional and healthy snacking, rising demand for clean-label bakery ingredients, expansion of premium and flavored nut offerings, growing use in plant-based food formulations, increasing online food retail penetration. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for healthy snack ingredients, rising use in bakery and confectionery recipes, expansion of value-added nut products, increasing preference for natural and nutrient-rich foods, enhanced focus on product differentiation.

The expanding foodservice industry is expected to contribute to the growth of the recipe pecan market. The foodservice industry, encompassing businesses and institutions that prepare and serve meals outside the home, offers opportunities for incorporating pecans into diverse recipes. Pecans, with their distinctive taste, nutritional value, and versatility, can cater to evolving consumer preferences and culinary trends. According to the National Restaurant Association, the foodservice sector was projected to generate $997 billion in revenue in 2023, with an anticipated addition of 500,000 jobs, reaching pre-pandemic levels of employment with 15.5 million. The growth in the foodservice industry is a driving force for the recipe pecan market.

Major companies in the recipe pecan market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as the pecan crunch oatmilk latte, to meet the rising demand for dairy-free options while capitalizing on the growing popularity of pecans. The pecan crunch oatmilk latte is a coffee beverage that blends espresso with oat milk, flavored with pecan syrup or essence, and typically features a crunchy topping, such as candied pecans or pecan bits. For example, in September 2024, Starbucks Corporation, a US-based café company, introduced the Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte as part of its 2024 fall menu. This new beverage combines Starbucks Blonde Espresso with oat milk, pecan flavoring, rich brown buttery notes, and holiday spices, topped with a pecan crunch. It can be ordered hot or iced, and customers have the option to enhance it with a salted pecan cream cold foam. This addition complements other seasonal favorites like the Pumpkin Spice Latte, aiming to evoke the warmth of holiday gatherings.

In April 2024, Pecan Nation, a US-based company offering a wide range of delicious and nutritious pecan products, collaborated with South Georgia Pecan Company. This partnership aims to strengthen the connection between growers and processors, allowing both companies to deliver high-quality products across various retail channels, including grocery and convenience stores. South Georgia Pecan Company, also based in the US, provides a diverse array of high-quality recipe pecan products.

Major companies operating in the recipe pecan market are Green Valley Pecan Company, Hudson Pecan Company Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc., La Nogalera Group SA de CV, Lamar Pecan Company, Maco Pecan SA de CV, National Pecan Company, Navarro Pecan Company, Oliver Pecan Company Inc., San Saba Pecan LP, South Georgia Pecan Company, Sun City Nut Company Inc., Whaley Pecan Company Inc., Atwell Pecan Company, Durham-Ellis Pecan Company, Golden Kernel Pecan Company, Greenbrier Pecan Company, Hill Country Pecan Company, Indianola Pecan House, Koinonia Farm Pecans, Lenny's Pecans, Millican Pecan Company, Missouri Northern Pecan Growers, Pearson Farm, Pecan Deluxe Candy Company, Pecan Grove Farms, Royalty Pecan Farms, Valley Pecans Products Inc., J & W Pecan Company, New Mexico Pecan Company, Pecan House, Pecan Ridge Plantation, Pecan Shoppe, Pecan Valley Pecans.

North America was the largest region in the recipe pecan market in 2025.North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global recipe pecan market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the recipe pecan market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the recipe pecan market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The recipe pecan market consists of sales of recipes of pecan such as savory dishes, pecan pie, pecan bars, pecan pralines, and other products. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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