Northern America: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the North American hazelnut market, when its value decreased by -10.6% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Hazelnut Production in Northern America

In value terms, hazelnut production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 69%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, comprising approx. 99.9% of total volume.

In the United States, hazelnut production increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

In 2021, the average yield of hazelnuts in Northern America reached X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the hazelnut yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of hazelnuts were harvested in Northern America; with a decrease of -2.3% compared with the year before. The total harvested area indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% 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 +76.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 14%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, exports of hazelnuts in Northern America soared to X tons, with an increase of 27% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total exports in 2021.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hazelnuts exports, with a CAGR of -2.6% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the largest hazelnut supplier in Northern America.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 10% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% 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 export price increased by +45.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the export price increased by 29%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.4% per year.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, supplies from abroad of hazelnuts increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, hazelnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 133% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of hazelnuts, namely Canada, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Canada was also the fastest-growing in terms of the hazelnuts imports, with a CAGR of +10.1% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (+32 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hazelnuts in Northern America.

In Canada, hazelnut imports expanded at an average annual rate of +17.7% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% 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 +26.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 71% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Canada.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Canada amounted to +6.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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