Australia and Oceania: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, the shelled hazelnut market in Australia and Oceania increased by 14% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 30%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Shelled hazelnut exports fell markedly to X tons in 2021, declining by -66.8% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 69% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons), followed by Australia (X tons) represented the main exporters of shelled hazelnuts, together committing 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for New Zealand (with a CAGR of -2.0%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest shelled hazelnut supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

In Australia, shelled hazelnut exports plunged by an average annual rate of -25.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 73%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+10.9%).

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, shelled hazelnut imports in Australia and Oceania stood at X tons, with an increase of 9.8% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +26.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 49%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Australia dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), generating a 5.3% share of total imports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the shelled hazelnuts imports, with a CAGR of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Australia increased by +1.7 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shelled hazelnuts in Australia and Oceania, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia stood at +4.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.2% against the previous year. Import price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 +13.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 43%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform