Germany: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Germany

The German walnut market expanded notably to $X in 2021, growing by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Walnut Production in Germany

In value terms, walnut production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of walnuts in Germany declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 0.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average walnut yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021. 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 walnuts were harvested in Germany; flattening at 2020. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 2.2%. The walnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X tons of walnuts were exported from Germany; which is down by -21.2% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of walnut exports from Germany, together comprising 63% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, France, Poland, Lithuania, Finland and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for walnut exported from Germany were Austria ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 58% of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, the Czech Republic, France, Belgium, Greece, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +14.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 18%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 France (+0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Germany

Walnut imports into Germany rose slightly to X tons in 2021, growing by 3.2% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, walnut imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of walnut imports to Germany, with a combined 78% share of total imports. Chile, Australia, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Australia (with a CAGR of +343.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the United States ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest walnut suppliers to Germany, together comprising 76% of total imports. Chile, Australia, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

Among the main suppliers, Australia, with a CAGR of +335.8%, 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

The average walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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