Northern America: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Northern America

The North American shelled hazelnut market dropped significantly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -17.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Northern America

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Northern America

Shelled hazelnut exports surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 44% compared with 2020. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 76% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 83%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), mixing up a 6.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to shelled hazelnut exports from the United States stood at +8.7%. At the same time, Canada (+35.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of Canada (+5.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United States (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest shelled hazelnut supplier in Northern America, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled +12.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, shelled hazelnut export price increased by +10.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 51%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.3%).

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, supplies from abroad of shelled hazelnuts decreased by -9.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) represented the key importer of shelled hazelnuts, achieving 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (X tons), making up a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to shelled hazelnut imports into Canada stood at -2.3%. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of the United States (+4 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Canada (-4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported shelled hazelnuts in Northern America, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada totaled -3.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform