Global Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size

The global hazelnut market was estimated at $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Hazelnut Production

In value terms, hazelnut production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +31.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, comprising approx. 66% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Azerbaijan (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

In Turkey, hazelnut production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Italy (+3.8% per year) and Azerbaijan (+6.4% per year).

In 2021, the global average hazelnut yield expanded to X tons per ha, with an increase of 4% against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 34% against the previous year. The global yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the global harvested area of hazelnuts dropped slightly to X ha, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, hazelnut harvested area increased by +66.5% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The global harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports

Global hazelnut exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 22% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decline. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the global exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) represented the main exporter of hazelnuts, constituting 52% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Georgia (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons), together making up a 29% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) - together made up 10% of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -2.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Poland (+44.2%), Spain (+36.6%), Azerbaijan (+34.3%), Georgia (+15.6%), Turkey (+2.9%) and France (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +44.2% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Georgia, Spain, the United States, Poland, France, Azerbaijan and Turkey increased by +12, +6.6, +4.6, +4, +2.4, +2.2 and +1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest hazelnut supplier worldwide, comprising 58% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with a 10% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 10% share.

In the United States, hazelnut exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Georgia (+17.8% per year) and Spain (+45.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.7%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports

In 2021, global hazelnut imports surged to X tons, rising by 18% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hazelnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +92.9% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 36%. Global imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of hazelnut imports in 2021 were Vietnam (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together amounting to 69% of total import. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), committing a 9.6% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) - together made up 9.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +47.1%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hazelnut importing markets worldwide were Vietnam ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 67% share of global imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China, with a CAGR of +47.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.9%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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