Hazelnuts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Poland's hazelnut market volume reached 20 171 t, supported by high imports from Turkey and increased domestic production fueled by government subsidies for growers. The following year, a sharp drop in imports reduced the market to 9 737 t. By 2020, production rose to 7 700 t as subsidies continued, while stringent EU border controls for aflatoxin limited import flows; nonetheless, total market volume recovered to 10 674 t.

From 2021 to 2023, the market grew steadily, reaching 13 555 t in 2023. Stable prices and balanced supply-demand conditions in 2021 helped sustain import levels, while production held near 7 600 t. In 2022, despite low prices and high costs that pressured producers, output climbed to 9 500 t owing to ongoing subsidy support, offsetting a decline in imports. The 2023 increase to 10 700 t in production further drove market expansion.

In 2024, the hazelnut market in Poland remained steady in terms of supply, with prices varying by caliber and variety. The introduction of modern doypack packaging improved storage quality, and growing consumer interest in health-focused products and nut pastes bolstered demand. Imports continued mainly from Turkey and Georgia, with an emphasis on quality controls.

Production hazelnuts in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked as the 11th largest producer of hazelnuts globally.

Top producers of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Poland produced 7 700 tonnes of hazelnuts, marking a 41.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 66.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 18.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 43.3%.

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

Exports hazelnuts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 409 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1 748 tonnes, representing a 4.3-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Poland exported 1 748 tonnes of hazelnuts, a modest year-on-year increase of 7.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 20.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 299.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Romania, and Turkey formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's hazelnut exports in volume terms. Italy accounted for 69.1% of exports, Romania for 8.3%, and Turkey for 6.9%, together representing 84.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 238 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 5 620 thousand US dollars, showing a 2.5-fold variation. In 2020, Poland's cross-border shipments of hazelnuts reached 5 542 thousand US dollars, a slight decline of 1.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 20.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 151.1%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Czechia, and Turkey stood out as the main markets for Poland's hazelnut exports in value terms. Italy accounted for 50.1% of exports, Czechia for 14.2%, and Turkey for 11.7%, together representing 76.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports hazelnuts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 13 939 tonnes, showing a 3.6-fold swing. In 2020, Poland imported 4 722 tonnes of hazelnuts, down by 20.4% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 57.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 259.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey, Italy, and Spain played the leading roles in Poland's hazelnut imports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 46.7% of imports, Italy for 29.5%, and Spain for 5.9%, jointly taking 82.1% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their minimum in 2017 and peaked in 2018 at 93 391 thousand US dollars, changing by a 2.8 multiple. In 2020, Poland imported approximately 43 976 thousand US dollars worth of hazelnuts, remaining relatively stable year-on-year compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 53.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 178.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, Turkey, and Spain remained the key partners for Poland's hazelnut imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 40.7% of imports, Turkey for 38.3%, and Spain for 4.8%, together accounting for 83.8% of total import flows.

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

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