These products so famous for their excellent nutritional and healthy properties but also for its high price Sales are increasingly entering the shopping baskets. Because the average expenditure of each citizen for consumption of nuts of the past 2018 was a 5% more than in 2017. In total, 23'31 € each consumer invested in acquiring these foods to enjoy its benefits. Starting with walnuts, going through peanuts and ending with hazelnuts, the national average quantity varies according to the population group. Yes, the upper and upper-middle social class lead as the citizens who consume the most, perhaps also because they can afford their purchase with more frenquency.
The most interesting of the consumption of nuts
Well, first of all, it should be remembered that the consumption of nuts it is nothing exorbitant in Spain and currently only represents the 1 ′ 56% of personal spending in your entire basket. This is a figure that could go unnoticed, were it not for the fact that we are talking about products that could be classified as gourmets. On retail price in one of the cheapest establishments such as Mercadona it reflects this as well. The quantity-price relationship is clear, evidencing that it is a food not bought often. Because their figures range from two at almost four euros in any fruit, according to its content.
A good example is the natural almonds with skin, what cost 2,50 € for a package of 200 grams or the pecan nuts in the same format by 3, 95 €. Bill natural pistachio, shelled It is also one of the most expensive, costing 2, 55 € a unit of only 100 grams. Among those that require less investment, only the peanuts (less than € 2). So much cashew nuts like hazelnuts They fall into the group of those already mentioned above. According to the 2018 report, the walnut is the preferred in the consumption of nuts, followed by the mix or assortment of them, an interesting option.
On the other hand, the profile of the potential consumer is curious, the one who double the national average with a consumption per person and year of 6'48 €. Conclusion retirees, young couples without children and independent young people. On the other hand, young couples with children or those of middle age are the ones who eat the least nuts. Something that should be looked at because the recommendations of nutritionists and doctors are clear. It is still an aperitif, but healthy, because does not get fat and brings a high energy content for training or to overcome the working day.
