Australia: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Australia

In 2021, the Australian shelled hazelnut market increased by 16% 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 +3.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Australia

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Shelled hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2021, approx. X tons of shelled hazelnuts were exported from Australia; reducing by -83% compared with 2020. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X kg), New Zealand (X kg) and Indonesia (X kg) were the main destinations of shelled hazelnut exports from Australia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brunei Darussalam (with a CAGR of +21.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for shelled hazelnuts exports from Australia, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to South Africa stood at +95.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: New Zealand (-34.5% per year) and Vietnam (-63.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brunei Darussalam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+93.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Australia

Shelled hazelnut imports into Australia reached X tons in 2021, surging by 11% compared with 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% 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 +29.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of shelled hazelnut to Australia, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy (X kg), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +8.1%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled hazelnuts to Australia, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average shelled hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +13.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+4.8%).

Source: IndexBox Platform