China's nut market has grown to a $40 billion industry, with tree nut imports hitting $3.28 billion, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report. The dried fruit import volume has also surged 3.4 times in a decade. The nut market is expanding rapidly in food processing, coffee, tea, and other sectors, and is projected to make up about 20% of the total snack food market in 2022. Meanwhile, the food market in China has grown by 8.9% year-on-year, with online retail platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou gaining more market share. As the daily nut market becomes saturated, there's a growing need for innovation in the nut and dried fruit industry, with products like sliced, diced, and mashed nuts, as well as candied dried fruits and fruit purees, catering to the diverse needs of the food processing industry.