France: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in France

The French hazelnut market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -29.9% against 2016 indices. Hazelnut consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in France

In value terms, hazelnut production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -28.8% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of hazelnuts in France rose significantly to X tons per ha in 2021, surging by 14% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average hazelnut yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of hazelnuts were harvested in France; which is down by -3.2% compared with the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The hazelnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of hazelnuts from France declined to X tons, with a decrease of -11.6% compared with the year before. In general, total exports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +21.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of hazelnut exports from France, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +12.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for hazelnut exported from France were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +15.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Denmark ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, purchases abroad of hazelnuts was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 71%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 109%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of hazelnut imports to France, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +149.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to France, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (+461.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+89.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, hazelnut import price increased by +69.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 67%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+186.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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