U.S.: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2025

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. shelled hazelnut market reduced notably to $X in 2021, shrinking by -31.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. Shelled hazelnut consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in the U.S.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, production, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 125% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, the amount of shelled hazelnuts exported from the United States skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 69% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled hazelnut exports from the United States, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for shelled hazelnut exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 96% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +51.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average shelled hazelnut export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 6.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Mexico ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, purchases abroad of shelled hazelnuts decreased by -19.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -39.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 78%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of shelled hazelnut to the United States, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled hazelnuts to the United States.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +1.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average shelled hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, shelled hazelnut import price increased by +8.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, 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 +1.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform