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Europe: Karite (Shea) Nuts Market 2025

Karite (Shea) Nuts Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of karite (shea) nuts was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 150%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, karite (shea) nuts imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -26.0% against 2019 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Denmark prevails in imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 96% of total imports in 2021. Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Denmark increased at an average annual rate of +10.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sweden (+17.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Sweden emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +17.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Denmark increased by +6.2 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Denmark ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported karite (shea) nuts in Europe, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 3.6% share of total imports.

In Denmark, karite (shea) nuts imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (-4.7%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the karite (shea) nuts market in Europe. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Production in Europe, split by region and country
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Europe
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 1. INTRODUCTION

      Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

      1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
      2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
      3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
      4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
    2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
      2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
      2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
      3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
      4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
    5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
      4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • Albania
      • Andorra
      • Austria
      • Belarus
      • Belgium
      • Bosnia and Herzegovina
      • Bulgaria
      • Croatia
      • Czech Republic
      • Denmark
      • Estonia
      • Faroe Islands
      • Finland
      • France
      • Germany
      • Gibraltar
      • Greece
      • Holy See
      • Hungary
      • Iceland
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Latvia
      • Lithuania
      • Luxembourg
      • North Macedonia
      • Malta
      • Moldova
      • Montenegro
      • Netherlands
      • Norway
      • Poland
      • Portugal
      • Romania
      • Russia
      • San Marino
      • Serbia
      • Slovakia
      • Slovenia
      • Spain
      • Sweden
      • Switzerland
      • Ukraine
      • United Kingdom
      • Liechtenstein
      • Isle of Man
      • Monaco
    12. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      9. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      10. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      11. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      12. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      13. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Consumption, by Country, 2024
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      6. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      7. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      8. Exports and Growth, by Product
      9. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      10. Production Volume and Growth
      11. Yield and Growth
      12. Exports and Growth
      13. Export Prices and Growth
      14. Market Size and Growth
      15. Per Capita Consumption
      16. Imports and Growth
      17. Import Prices
      18. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      19. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      20. Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      21. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      22. Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Harvested Area, by Country, 2024
      24. Harvested Area, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      31. Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      37. Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)

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