Hazelnuts market in the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The U.S. hazelnut market volume showed considerable movement between 2018 and 2023. After a decline to 23 551 t in 2019, it rebounded strongly to 38 726 t in 2020 and continued growing to reach 45 408 t in 2021. The market stabilized around 44 883 t in 2022 before surging to 59 208 t in 2023.

The significant expansion in 2023 was driven by rising consumer demand for healthy snacks and natural ingredients, alongside a growing trend toward plant-based diets, which increased the incorporation of hazelnuts into various food products. Market innovation in product development further supported this consumption growth.

Production hazelnuts in the United States

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of hazelnuts.

Top producers of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of hazelnuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, the United States produced 56 060 tons of hazelnuts, marking a 37.3% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 93.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 24.5%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 11.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 59.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of hazelnut production in the United States reached 255.6 million US dollars, a 54.9% year-over-year increase. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 136.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 33.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in the United States in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports hazelnuts from the United States

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, the United States exported 21 547 tons of hazelnuts, a 6.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 15.5%, with an annualized decline of 5.5%. The lowest volume was in 2018, at 19 161 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 24.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 19.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of US hazelnuts by volume were China (31.6% of exports), Vietnam (23.2%), and Canada (23.0%), together accounting for 77.9% of total exports.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Hazelnut exports from the United States increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 98 227 thousand US dollars, a 5.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 3.6%, with an annualized rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was in 2018, at 68 764 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, at 27.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 35.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the primary markets for US hazelnut exports by value were Canada (37.7% of exports), China (21.8%), and Vietnam (20.4%), collectively representing 79.9% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from the United States in value, 2017-2020

Imports hazelnuts to the United States

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, hazelnut imports to the United States totaled 4 212 tons, a sharp 26.2% drop from 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2018, at 6 029 tons, with the largest increase that year at 72.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, nearly all hazelnut imports to the United States by volume came from Turkey, which accounted for 96.1% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Hazelnut imports to the United States declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with imports valued at approximately 31 086 thousand US dollars, a 17.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was in 2018, at 38 240 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 48.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, hazelnut imports to the United States by value were highly concentrated on Turkey, which made up 95.8% of total imports.

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

World map of product's imports to the United States in value, 2017-2020