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Hazelnuts market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The hazelnut market in the MENA region expanded from 25 038 t in 2018 to 29 291 t in 2023, with a notable peak of 34 635 t in 2021. This surge coincided with substantial government investments in Egypt's agricultural sector, including the South Valley (Toshka) development project and rural development initiatives, which enhanced agricultural resources and likely supported hazelnut availability and demand.

Following the peak, market volume dipped to 27 253 t in 2022 before recovering to 29 291 t in 2023. Domestic production remained stable at around 14 000 t annually, while sharp fluctuations in import volumes, which reached 21 813 t in 2021, were the primary driver of overall market size movements.

In recent years, global trends such as growing consumer interest in organic hazelnuts and diversified packaging have influenced the regional market, shaping demand for various product forms including whole, peeled, paste, roasted, oil, and meal.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hazelnuts in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, MENA produced 14 119 tons of hazelnuts, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 1.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 0.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 8.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.9%	(0.8%)	1.8%	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hazelnuts from MENA

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 138 tons and peaked in 2018 at 380 tons, resulting in a 2.8-fold gap between these years. In 2020, MENA exported 294 tons of hazelnuts, showing a steep rise of 113.0% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 63.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.8%	(63.7%)	113.0%	(3.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for hazelnut exports from MENA was quite broad. Afghanistan accounted for 10.6% of exports in kind, Turkey for 3.6%, and Free Zones for 3.6%, with these three together representing only 17.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports varied by a factor of 2.7, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2019. In 2020, hazelnut deliveries from MENA totaled 3 385 thousand US dollars, reflecting a drop of 41.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 800 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 128.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.1%	128.1%	(41.6%)	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, hazelnut exports from MENA in value terms were distributed across a large number of markets. Afghanistan contributed 5.8% of exports in value terms, Free Zones 4.4%, and Turkey 2.8%, jointly accounting for only 13.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hazelnuts to MENA

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, hazelnut imports into MENA amounted to 12 310 tons, showing a moderate reduction of 7.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 435 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 13 323 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	16.5%	(7.6%)	2.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey dominated hazelnut imports in kind, accounting for 85.7% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Hazelnut imports into MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, MENA imported a total of 75 445 thousand US dollars of hazelnuts, up by 8.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 61 872 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.3%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 12.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	12.7%	8.2%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey consistently accounted for 88.7% of total hazelnut imports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market, while the rest was shared among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io