In-shell hazelnuts market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

In-shell hazelnut production in Northern America declined from 46 270 t in 2018 to 40 820 t in 2019, reducing market volume from 51 460 t to 48 321 t. High import prices in 2018 likely constrained consumption. Production then rebounded to 56 060 t in 2020, lifting market volume to 65 396 t, as growing consumer demand for health‑beneficial and natural products stimulated uptake.

The expansion continued in 2021 with output reaching 70 490 t and market volume climbing to 81 994 t, supported by heightened health consciousness and a shift toward sustainable and ethical sourcing. In 2022, however, a 57% surge in import prices—driven by tariffs, logistics costs, and quality specifications—slashed imports to just 6 t, causing production to stagnate at 70 310 t and market volume to drop to 70 311 t. By 2023 production recovered sharply to 85 460 t and market volume reached 85 599 t, reflecting sustained demand from the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

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

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

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports varied significantly, reaching their lowest point in 2019 and their highest in 2017, with a 12.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exported volumes of in-shell hazelnuts from Northern America reached 52 tons, representing a 344.1% increase compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and China were the primary destinations for in-shell hazelnut exports from Northern America, together accounting for 73.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Exports fluctuated, hitting a trough in 2019 and a peak in 2017, with an 8.5-fold change between these years. In 2020, foreign in-shell hazelnut supplies from Northern America totaled 141,000 US dollars, reflecting a 207.6% rise compared to the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and China were the two main destinations for exports in value terms, with Italy accounting for 51.5% and China for 17.3% of total flows, jointly representing 68.9% of the total.

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

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

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Foreign in-shell hazelnut supplies to Northern America increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 9,388 tons, up by 25.0% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 235.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 49.7%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Turkey was the main partner for imports in kind, accounting for 2.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In-shell hazelnut shipments to Northern America from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 39,121,000 US dollars, up by 24.2% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 206.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 45.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the key supplier of in-shell hazelnuts to Northern America, accounting for 1.9% of total imports in value terms.

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

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