Spain: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Spain

The Spanish hazelnut market soared to $X in 2021, with an increase of 88% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in Spain

In value terms, hazelnut production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed temperate growth. Hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of hazelnuts in Spain soared to X kg per ha in 2021, growing by 64% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The hazelnut yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the harvested area of hazelnuts in Spain contracted modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 5.5%. The hazelnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, the amount of hazelnuts exported from Spain skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 38% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 755% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, hazelnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,158% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of hazelnut exports from Spain, with a combined 82% share of total exports. France, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +247.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Greece ($X) were the largest markets for hazelnut exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Portugal, the Czech Republic and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +297.3%, 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

In 2021, the average hazelnut export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 47%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, overseas purchases of hazelnuts increased by 69% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports posted strong growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, hazelnut imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +109.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Spain, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal totaled +166.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-1.8% per year) and the United States (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hazelnut to Spain, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 29% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal amounted to +141.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.5% per year) and the United States (-11.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 18%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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