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Hazelnuts market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

The hazelnut market volume in Middle Africa decreased from 189.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 178.4 thousand tons in 2020. The contraction in 2020 was primarily driven by the global pandemic, which required adaptation measures that affected demand and supply chains. Concurrently, the implementation of a new Public Procurement Code in Cameroon began reshaping the regulatory environment for government contracts.

Market volume recovered to 181.8 thousand tons in 2021 and reached 189.3 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was supported by improvements in public procurement planning, including dedicated programming conferences and the acceleration of procedures, alongside a shift towards digital contract management tools. Hazelnut production remained stable at around 164 thousand tons, while import fluctuations influenced the overall market size.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Middle Africa

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

Middle Africa's hazelnut production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 163.5 tons of hazelnuts, marking a slight increase of 0.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.6%	1.3%	0.9%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hazelnuts from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, kg

Hazelnut exports from Middle Africa have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 420 kilograms, which represents a significant 74.7% jump compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 474.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 79.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	102.3%	62.6%	74.7%	79.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Uganda, and Rwanda were the primary destinations for hazelnut exports from Middle Africa. The United States accounted for 16.0% of exports, Uganda for 5.2%, and Rwanda for 1.2%, together making up 22.3% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values have shown irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market. The peak occurred in 2018, while the lowest point was in 2020, with an 11.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported hazelnuts worth 0.2 thousand US dollars, an 80.2% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 304.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	304.2%	(57.0%)	(80.2%)	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Uganda, the United States, and Rwanda—collectively accounted for 62.6% of the total value of hazelnut exports from Middle Africa.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hazelnuts to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, kg

Hazelnut imports into Middle Africa have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 15 376 kilograms, a sharp drop of 38.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 37.1%, with an average annual decline of 14.3%. The highest import volume was in 2018 at 29 298 kilograms, with the largest increase that year at 19.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Middle Africa in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.8%	(14.1%)	(38.9%)	(14.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Lebanon were the main sources of hazelnut imports into Middle Africa. Portugal contributed 41.7% of imports, France 21.9%, and Lebanon 14.5%, together representing 78.1% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Hazelnut import values into Middle Africa have decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 0.2 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 46.8% decline from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports dropped by 80.1%, equating to an average annual decrease of 41.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(46.9%)	(29.6%)	(46.8%)	(41.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, Portugal, France, and Uganda led as the top suppliers of hazelnuts to Middle Africa in value terms. Portugal accounted for 41.1% of imports, France for 37.0%, and Uganda for 9.3%, with their combined share reaching 87.4% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io