In-shell hazelnuts market in Portugal

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the in-shell hazelnut market in Portugal reached 298.7 t, supported by imports to offset low domestic production, as cultivation area shrunk to around 350 hectares yielding approximately 250 t. Global demand for nuts rose due to health trends, stimulating imports. The entry of producer organizations helped strengthen the domestic market structure. By 2019, the market volume fell to 228.7 t, with production dropping to 220 t and exports increasing due to competitive challenges in foreign markets.

The market recovered to 262.2 t in 2020 as imports surged to 54.9 t to meet demand, despite persistently low production of around 210 t. Structural issues like low productivity and lack of investment limited domestic output. In 2021, the market stabilized at 256.5 t, with production rising to 240 t but imports declining, reflecting ongoing reliance on external supplies amid continued global dominance by Turkey in hazelnut production.

In 2022, market volume grew to 268.9 t, aided by higher imports while production remained moderate at 230 t. Global trends towards using hazelnuts in innovative food products supported demand. By 2023, the market slightly declined to 265.2 t, stabilizing with production at 250 t and reduced imports, indicating some strengthening of domestic production though structural challenges persisted.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Portugal

In kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Portugal ranked 26th globally in terms of in-shell hazelnut production volume.

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of in-shell hazelnuts, 2018-2021

After two consecutive years of decline, Portugal's in-shell hazelnut production rebounded in 2021. The country produced 240.0 t of in-shell hazelnuts that year, marking a significant 14.3% increase compared to 2020. Production had previously reached its lowest point in 2020 at 210.0 t, following the largest annual decline of 8.3% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Portugal

Exports in kind, kg

The export market for in-shell hazelnuts from Portugal showed considerable volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 before surging to a peak of 18 189 kg in 2019, representing a dramatic 40-fold increase between these two years. However, exports then declined sharply by 85.1% in 2020. In 2021, Portugal exported 2 056 kg of in-shell hazelnuts, which represented a further decrease of 24.1% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, kg

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain accounted for 73.7% of Portugal's total in-shell hazelnut exports by volume, with the remaining share distributed among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values demonstrated notable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, followed by a substantial increase to reach a peak of 57.2 K $ US in 2019, representing a 12.7-fold growth. However, export values then fell sharply by 71.8% in 2020. In 2021, Portugal's in-shell hazelnut exports were valued at 11.3 K $ US, reflecting a 30.3% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Spain was the leading destination for Portugal's in-shell hazelnut exports by value, accounting for 57.6% of the total. Angola followed with 18.5%, and Denmark with 13.2%. Together, these three markets represented 89.4% of Portugal's total export value for in-shell hazelnuts during this period.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Portugal in value, 2018-2021

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Portugal

Imports in kind, kg

Portugal's imports of in-shell hazelnuts showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Imports peaked in 2018 before declining to their lowest point in 2021, representing a 3.2-fold decrease over this period. The most notable change occurred in 2020, when imports increased by 104.0%. However, by 2021, Portugal imported 18 507 kg of in-shell hazelnuts, which was 66.3% lower than the previous year's volume.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021, kg

During the 2018-2021 period, Spain and Italy dominated Portugal's in-shell hazelnut imports by volume, together accounting for 82.5% of the total. Other suppliers played relatively minor roles individually.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited considerable volatility throughout these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2021, while imports peaked in 2020 at 271.5 K $ US, representing a 2.3-fold difference between these two years. The most significant increase occurred in 2020, when import values rose by 70.8%. However, by 2021, Portugal's in-shell hazelnut imports were valued at 117.3 K $ US, reflecting a dramatic 56.8% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Spain and Italy were the primary sources of Portugal's in-shell hazelnut imports by value, while other markets contributed relatively smaller shares individually.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Portugal in value, 2018-2021