Israel: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Israel

The Israeli hazelnut market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -63% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt slump. Hazelnut consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, shipments abroad of hazelnuts decreased by -4.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 394%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports fell slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 305% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Palestine (X tons) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Israel, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Palestine stood at +5.3%.

In value terms, Palestine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Palestine totaled +4.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Palestine.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to -0.7% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Israel

Hazelnut imports into Israel declined dramatically to X tons in 2021, dropping by -54.9% compared with 2020. In general, imports recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 756% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 749% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Georgia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Israel, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from Georgia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 24% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Georgia amounted to +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+3.3% per year) and the United States (-16.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest hazelnut suppliers to Israel were Georgia ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 86% of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports in Georgia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey, twofold.

Among the main suppliers, Georgia, with a CAGR of +14.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 24%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood 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 Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Georgia (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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