Iran: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Iran

The Iranian hazelnut market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in Iran

In value terms, hazelnut production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 71%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of hazelnuts in Iran reached X kg per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The hazelnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a 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 total area harvested in terms of hazelnuts production in Iran fell to X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. In general, the total harvested area indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% 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 decreased by -1.9% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the hazelnut harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Iran

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of hazelnuts increased by 1,127% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 739% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Iran, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, hazelnut exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Estonia (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar stood at +106.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+66.5% per year) and Estonia (+599.5% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from Iran, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar totaled +83.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Estonia (+537.5% per year) and Pakistan (+54.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -58.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Bahrain (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, supplies from abroad of hazelnuts increased by 338% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 849% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hazelnut imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main hazelnut supplier to Iran, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +36.0%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Iran, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +37.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -32.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 77% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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