In-shell hazelnuts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for in-shell hazelnuts in Poland showed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 6 630 t in 2018, volume dropped sharply to 4 082 t in 2019, then rebounded to 6 315 t in 2020. After a slight decline in 2021, the market entered a growth phase, reaching 6 902 t in 2022 and 8 525 t in 2023.

This trajectory was shaped by changes in domestic output and foreign sales. Production fell in 2019 but then expanded consistently, hitting 10 700 t by 2023. At the same time, exports rose markedly from 152 t in 2018 to 2 188 t in 2023, absorbing a growing share of the harvest and influencing domestic availability.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Poland ranked as the 11th largest producer of in-shell hazelnuts during the period from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Poland produced 7 700 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts, marking a 41.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 66.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, at 18.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 43.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of in-shell hazelnuts in Poland was valued at 15 424 thousand US dollars, showing a notable year-over-year rise of 11.1%. From 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 29%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.8%. The highest value was reached in 2018 at 17 001 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, at 18.3%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, at 42.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 152 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 1 408 tonnes, representing a 9.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries of in-shell hazelnuts from Poland stood at 1 408 tonnes, up by 1.9% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 4.9%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019, at 808.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of in-shell hazelnuts from Poland were heavily concentrated on Italy, which accounted for 83.7% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Exports reached their minimum in 2018 at 389 thousand US dollars and peaked in 2019 at 3 527 thousand US dollars, showing a 9.1-fold variation. In 2020, Poland exported 2 820 thousand US dollars worth of in-shell hazelnuts, reflecting a solid decline of 20.1% from the year before. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 805.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the primary market for exports in value terms, holding an 81.8% share of total flows, while the rest was distributed across various other destinations.

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

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

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 142 tonnes and sank to their lowest volume in 2020 at 23 tonnes, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 6.3 times. In 2020, Poland imported 23 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts, which is 3.5% lower compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 83.5%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018, at 189.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Spain and Georgia were the main sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 81.5% of total flows, with the remaining share split among other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Poland's imports of in-shell hazelnuts increased in 2020, standing at 76 thousand US dollars, reflecting a small gain of 1.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 58%, with an average annual decline rate of 25.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 75 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 43.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Georgia, France, and Spain formed the key group of partners for imports in value terms of in-shell hazelnuts to Poland. Georgia accounted for 53.5% of imports, France for 16.1%, and Spain for 10.3%, jointly representing 79.8% of total flows.

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

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