Austria: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Austria

The Austrian shelled walnut market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 39% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +40.2% against 2019 indices. Shelled walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in Austria

In value terms, shelled walnut production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from Austria

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of shelled walnuts decreased by -25.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for shelled walnut exports from Austria, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, shelled walnut exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+28.3% per year) and France (+7.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for shelled walnuts exports from Austria, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+30.4% per year) and France (+5.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, supplies from abroad of shelled walnuts increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +43.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 52% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Chile (X tons) were the main suppliers of shelled walnut imports to Austria, together accounting for 74% of total imports. The United States, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Ukraine, Moldova and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Chile ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest shelled walnut suppliers to Austria, together comprising 78% of total imports. The United States, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Moldova and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +62.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 average shelled walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild decline. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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