Netherlands: Shelled Walnut Market 2024

Shelled Walnut Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch shelled walnut market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Shelled Walnut Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, shelled walnut production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,011%. Shelled walnut production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

After six years of growth, overseas shipments of shelled walnuts decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled walnut exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 49% share of total exports. France, Italy, Austria, Poland, the UK, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +45.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest markets for shelled walnut exported from the Netherlands worldwide, together accounting for 51% of total exports. France, Italy, Austria, Poland, the UK, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +41.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Sweden ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the fourth consecutive year, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of shelled walnuts, which increased by 26% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of shelled walnut to the Netherlands, with a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, shelled walnut imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+44.6% per year) and Germany (+11.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled walnuts to the Netherlands, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+10.9% per year) and Chile (+11.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average shelled walnut import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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