Austria: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian hazelnut market increased by 427% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Hazelnut Production in Austria

In value terms, hazelnut production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Austria

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of hazelnuts decreased by -37.8% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,261% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, hazelnut exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 826%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Austria, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, hazelnut exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +149.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+24.0% per year) and Switzerland (+184.3% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from Austria, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Czech Republic totaled +133.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+21.0% per year) and Italy (+33.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Italy (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of hazelnuts increased by 48% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,273%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hazelnut imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,088% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main hazelnut supplier to Austria, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +56.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Austria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +56.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 59%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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