Canada: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Canada

The Canadian shelled hazelnut market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Canada

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2021, the amount of shelled hazelnuts exported from Canada declined remarkably to X tons, which is down by -54.1% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3,301% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5,289%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for shelled hazelnut exports from Canada, accounting for a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, shelled hazelnut exports to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico stood at -24.4%.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) remains the key foreign market for shelled hazelnuts exports from Canada, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Mexico totaled -19.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Canada

Shelled hazelnut imports into Canada declined slightly to X tons in 2021, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. In general, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 29%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of shelled hazelnut to Canada, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, shelled hazelnut imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey stood at -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+25.2% per year) and the United States (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest shelled hazelnut suppliers to Canada were Turkey ($X), Chile ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 98% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of +25.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average shelled hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Chile ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform