United Kingdom: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in the UK

The UK shelled walnut market rose notably to $X in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in the UK

In value terms, shelled walnut production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 134%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of shelled walnuts decreased by -20.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled walnut exports from the UK, with a combined 42% share of total exports. Moldova, Israel, Canada, the United States and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for shelled walnuts exports from the UK, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Moldova, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland amounted to -15.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+9.0% per year) and Moldova (-3.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average shelled walnut export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -42.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 13%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into the UK

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of shelled walnuts decreased by -0.5% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +2.8% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest shelled walnut supplier to the UK, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, shelled walnut imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Chile (X tons), with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+3.5% per year) and Chile (+40.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled walnuts to the UK, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Chile, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.3% per year) and Chile (+37.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average shelled walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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