Ukraine: Hazelnut Market 2025

Hazelnut Market Size in Ukraine

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Ukrainian hazelnut market, when its value decreased by -63.4% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a notable increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Hazelnut Production in Ukraine

In value terms, hazelnut production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 200% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

In 2021, the average hazelnut yield in Ukraine totaled X kg per ha, increasing by 2.2% against 2020. In general, the yield, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 272%. Over the period under review, the average hazelnut yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2016; however, from 2017 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, the harvested area of hazelnuts in Ukraine fell to X ha, waning by -6.4% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the harvested area increased by 150%. The hazelnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from Ukraine

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of hazelnuts increased by 96% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for hazelnut exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Iceland (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for hazelnut exports from Ukraine, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iceland ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average hazelnut export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iceland (+13.9%).

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of hazelnuts, when their volume decreased by -71.8% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5,116%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, hazelnut imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 2,830% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest hazelnut supplier to Ukraine, with a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, hazelnut imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Georgia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+24.2% per year) and Georgia (+0.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest hazelnut suppliers to Ukraine were Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Georgia ($X), together comprising 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +23.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 50%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+79.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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