Middle East: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern hazelnut market expanded to $X in 2021, surging by 5% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -4.6% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Hazelnut Production in the Middle East

In value terms, hazelnut production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 -2.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of hazelnut production was Turkey (X tons), accounting for 98% of total volume. It was followed by Iran (X tons), with a 1.8% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey was relatively modest.

In 2021, the average hazelnut yield in the Middle East rose notably to X kg per ha, picking up by 8.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 58%. The level of 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.

The hazelnut harvested area contracted modestly to X ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. The total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, hazelnut harvested area increased by +73.9% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to hazelnut production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of hazelnuts was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted perceptible growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hazelnut exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a notable expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Turkey (X tons), together accounting for 98% of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hazelnuts exports, with a CAGR of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey increased by +5.9 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest hazelnut supplier in the Middle East.

In Turkey, hazelnut exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -16.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +0.2% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Hazelnut imports surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 192% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented roughly 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), achieving a 4.7% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a relatively small share 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 Iran (with a CAGR of +37.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest hazelnut importing markets in the Middle East were Iran ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iraq ($X), together accounting for 79% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Iran, with a CAGR of +38.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -24.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated mild growth 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 +2.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 35%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+1.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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