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In-shell hazelnuts market in Greece

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Greek in-shell hazelnut market volume rose steadily from 810 tons in 2018 to 1 816 tons by 2022, before surging to 6 965 tons in 2023. This sharp increase in 2023 represented a near quadrupling of the market compared to the previous year, marking a dramatic expansion in domestic production and consumption.

Global trends such as increasing consumer health consciousness and growing demand from the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries supported market growth during the period. These factors, noted in 2022, contributed to the rising consumption of hazelnuts in Greece, aligning with the overall expansion in market volume.

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 Greece
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Greece in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Greece in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece 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 Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Greece 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 Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece 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 Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece 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 Greece in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Greece 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 Greece in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Greece 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 Greece, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Greece 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 in-shell hazelnuts in Greece

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Greece ranked 18th globally in the production of in-shell hazelnuts.

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Greece's production of in-shell hazelnuts grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 190 tonnes, marking an 8.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production surged by 147.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 35.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	68.8%	35.8%	8.2%	35.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Greece

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports hit their lowest point at 2 822 kilograms, before rebounding sharply to 9 055 kilograms in 2020—a 220.9% year-over-year increase. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 89.1%. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 28 from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(89.1%)	(67.2%)	220.9%	(51.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated Greece's in-shell hazelnut exports, accounting for 86.6% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among numerous smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced considerable volatility. In 2019, they reached their lowest point at 35.2 thousand US dollars, then jumped to 104.1 thousand US dollars in 2020—a 195.9% increase compared to the previous year. The most significant decline was recorded in 2018, at 66.0%. Overall, values fluctuated by a factor of 6.4 from the peak in 2017 to the low in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(66.0%)	(54.3%)	195.9%	(22.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy and Denmark together represented 82.6% of Greece's in-shell hazelnut export value. Other countries contributed to a diverse but less significant portion of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Greece

Imports in kind, kg

Import volumes were highly volatile. In 2017, they were at their lowest, then peaked in 2018 at 8 654 kilograms, before falling to 5 201 kilograms in 2020—a 32.0% decrease year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 190.4%. Overall, volumes varied by a factor of 2.9 from the high in 2018 to the low in 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	190.4%	(11.6%)	(32.0%)	20.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Bulgaria were the primary sources for Greece's in-shell hazelnut imports, together making up 82.2% of the total volume. Turkey alone accounted for 58.1%, followed by the Netherlands at 12.1% and Bulgaria at 12.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market. In 2017, they were at their minimum, then climbed to a peak of 44.6 thousand US dollars in 2019, before dropping to approximately 18.0 thousand US dollars in 2020—a 59.7% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 151.6%. Overall, values shifted by a factor of 4.7 from the low in 2017 to the high in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	151.6%	84.9%	(59.7%)	23.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and the Netherlands were the main sources for Greece's in-shell hazelnut imports in value terms, together accounting for 80.9% of the total. Other destinations played a secondary role in the import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io