Asia-Pacific: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific shelled hazelnut market expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 21%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, shipments abroad of shelled hazelnuts decreased by -46.8% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 497% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 241%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Malaysia (X tons), Singapore (X tons) and India (X tons), together reaching 71% of total export. Thailand (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Australia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +59.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest shelled hazelnut supplying countries in Asia-Pacific were Singapore ($X), India ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 70% share of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +87.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 120% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+23.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

Shelled hazelnut imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 32% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +39.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 47%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main importers of shelled hazelnuts in Asia-Pacific, together finishing at near 72% of total imports. Japan (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by South Korea (6.9%). Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +25.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest shelled hazelnut importing markets in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Australia ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +31.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, shelled hazelnut import price increased by +14.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 45%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in China ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform