In-shell hazelnuts market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The in-shell hazelnut market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) saw significant shifts between 2018 and 2020. After a contraction to 6 733 tons in 2019, market volume rebounded to 10 382 tons in 2020. This recovery aligned with the expansion of hazelnut cultivation and production in Turkey, a major global supplier, which increased availability for import into the region. Supportive regulatory changes in producing countries further stimulated trade, leading to a sharp rise in imports to 2 416 tons in 2020.

Market volume continued its upward trajectory from 2021, reaching 13 781 tons in 2023. This growth was supported by a shift in consumer preferences towards healthy and organic products, which boosted demand for certified hazelnuts. International promotional campaigns, such as the 'Miracle Nut' initiative for Turkish hazelnuts, raised product awareness. Significant investments by major companies like Ferrero in research for disease resistance and sustainability enhanced production capabilities. Changes in import and export policies also affected market access and contributed to a substantial increase in market value, which reached 34 197 thousand US dollars in 2023.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

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

In 2019, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) experienced a significant decline in in-shell hazelnut production, dropping by 19.0%. However, this was followed by a remarkable recovery in 2020, with production reaching 11 998 tonnes—a sharp increase of 50.8% compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 67.6%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 18.8%.

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Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has seen its exports of in-shell hazelnuts rise for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 4 032 tonnes, marking a substantial increase of 114.9% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 851.6%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 111.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy dominated the export market for in-shell hazelnuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), accounting for 70.6% of total exports in volume. The remaining exports were spread across a diverse range of smaller countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market for in-shell hazelnuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) exhibited considerable volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.6-fold increase between these years. In 2020, exports reached 8 862 thousand US dollars, up by 73.6% from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 3.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, with a jump of 174.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy maintained a dominant position in the value of exports, representing 75.8% of total export flows. The rest of the exports were distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Imports of in-shell hazelnuts into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) showed notable volatility over the observed years. The lowest import volume was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2020, with an 8.6-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 416 tonnes, which is 269.1% higher than in 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017–2020, in-shell hazelnuts were imported into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) from numerous countries. Even the top three sources—Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Spain—combined accounted for only 45.4% of total imports in volume.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Imports of in-shell hazelnuts into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 6 004 thousand US dollars, rising by 214.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 450.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 76.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of in-shell hazelnut imports by value into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were Azerbaijan (35.0% of total import value), Georgia (9.5%), and France (5.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 50.2% of total import flows.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020