In-shell hazelnuts market in Asia, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The in-shell hazelnut market in Asia expanded significantly from 639 thousand tons in 2018 to 917 thousand tons in 2019, driven by robust global market growth estimated at 33.3% that year. This surge was supported by technological advancements in Turkey, where Bühler introduced innovative sorting and processing equipment, enhancing efficiency in a key producing region.

After the peak, market volume contracted to 805 thousand tons in 2020 before recovering steadily to 851 thousand tons in 2021 and reaching 935 thousand tons in 2022. The initial dip reflected broader supply chain adjustments, while the subsequent rebound aligned with persistent global demand.

In 2023, the market declined to 825 thousand tons, pressured by rising production costs—with expenses per kilogram increasing by 50% since 2018—and adverse weather events. Late frosts in Turkey and Europe reduced harvests, tightening global supply and pushing prices upward, which constrained consumption and market size.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

In 2018, Asia's in-shell hazelnut production hit its lowest point at 633.0 K t, marking a 19.8% decline. The following year, 2019, saw production surge to its peak of 901.9 K t, representing a substantial 42.5% increase. By 2020, production had decreased to 796.1 K t, which was 11.7% lower than the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Asia's cross-border shipments of in-shell hazelnuts have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports reached 6 067 t, showing a modest 1.6% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 152%, with an average annual growth rate of 36.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country composition of Asia's in-shell hazelnut exports in kind was highly dispersed. Italy accounted for 13.6% of exports, Russia for 7.3%, and Algeria for 3.2%, together making up just 24.1% of total flows. The remaining 75.9% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2018, Asia's in-shell hazelnut export value dropped to its minimum of 13 036 K $ US, a 33.5% decline. The following year, 2019, saw the maximum value of 22 163 K $ US, with a 70.0% increase. By 2020, the export value had fallen to 20 804 K $ US, down 6.1% from the prior year, resulting in a 1.7-fold variation between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Russia, and Algeria were the largest buyers of in-shell hazelnuts from Asia in value terms, with shares of 13.7%, 6.3%, and 3.8%, respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to 23.8% of total exports, reflecting a diversified country structure.

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

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

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Asia

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2017, Asia's in-shell hazelnut imports in kind were at their lowest, while 2019 saw the highest volume of 21 421 t, marking a 129.0% increase. By 2020, imports had decreased to 14 586 t, down 31.9% from the previous year, with a 3.8-fold gap between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States played a central role in Asia's in-shell hazelnut imports in kind, accounting for 81.9% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2017, Asia's in-shell hazelnut import value in money terms was at its lowest, while 2019 reached the maximum of 60 154 K $ US, with a 126.1% increase. By 2020, the import value had dropped to approximately 41 321 K $ US, showing a dramatic decrease of 31.3% from a year earlier, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.9 times between 2019 and 2017.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States held the largest share in Asia's in-shell hazelnut imports in value terms, taking 78.8% of total flows.

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

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