Australia and Oceania: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the hazelnut market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -10.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, hazelnut production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 24% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Australia (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Australia amounted to +1.3%.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of hazelnuts, when their volume increased by 539% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 654% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,945% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of hazelnuts, namely Australia, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hazelnuts exports, with a CAGR of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021. Australia (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) also remains the largest hazelnut supplier in Australia and Oceania.

In Australia, hazelnut exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, waning by -44.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -1.6% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, approx. X tons of hazelnuts were imported in Australia and Oceania; dropping by -14.8% against 2020. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 238%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut imports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Australia was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 59% of total imports. Micronesia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Samoa (X kg), Tonga (X kg) and Fiji (X kg). All these countries together held near 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to hazelnut imports into Australia stood at -8.2%. At the same time, Tonga (+63.5%), Samoa (+27.3%), Micronesia (+15.3%) and Fiji (+12.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tonga emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +63.5% from 2012-2021. Micronesia (+16 p.p.), Samoa (+6.2 p.p.), Tonga (+6.2 p.p.) and Fiji (+4.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -26.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hazelnuts in Australia and Oceania, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Micronesia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Fiji, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to -2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Micronesia (+17.3% per year) and Fiji (-2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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