In-shell hazelnuts market in Southern Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The in-shell hazelnut market in Southern Asia exhibited stable volume from 2018 to 2023, with annual figures hovering close to 14,000 t. The market value, however, experienced a significant contraction, falling by 24% in 2019 to $56.2 million and continuing a downward trend through 2023 to reach $52.3 million. This pattern suggests price movements were a more significant driver of market value than shifts in physical consumption during this period.

This stability in volume was supported by a growing consumer base in India, the region's major economy. The Turkish Hazelnut Exporters Association partnered with Indian industry bodies on promotional campaigns, and new hazelnut-based sweets were launched in the market, fostering demand. Concurrently, global supply challenges, including climate-related production issues in key origins like Turkey, contributed to international price volatility that impacted the market's value in Southern Asia.

Production in-shell hazelnuts in Southern Asia

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Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Southern Asia produced 14 079 tonnes of in-shell hazelnuts, marking a modest increase of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 0.8%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 9.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports in-shell hazelnuts from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 70 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2017, showing an 11.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports of in-shell hazelnuts from Southern Asia reached 88 tonnes, representing a 26.1% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 78.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape for in-shell hazelnuts was diverse. Vietnam accounted for 16.7% of exports in kind, Turkey for 12.0%, and China for 6.0%, together making up 34.6% of total flows. The remaining 65.4% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 286 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2017, with a 28-fold gap between these years. In 2020, exports of in-shell hazelnuts from Southern Asia amounted to 349 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial increase of 22.2% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 84.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Vietnam, Turkey, and China—collectively accounted for 55.2% of the total export value of in-shell hazelnuts from Southern Asia.

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

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

Imports in-shell hazelnuts to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 367 tonnes, reflecting a 63-fold difference. In 2020, imports of in-shell hazelnuts into Southern Asia stood at 82 tonnes, up by 1 310.1% year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 98.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 4 344.5%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports of in-shell hazelnuts into Southern Asia were highly concentrated, with Tajikistan accounting for 71.5% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The minimum import value was recorded in 2019 at 69 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 480 thousand US dollars, showing a 7-fold gap. In 2020, imports of in-shell hazelnuts into Southern Asia came to 368 thousand US dollars, marking an abrupt increase of 434.6% versus the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 85.7%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 574.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal destinations for imports in value terms were Tajikistan, accounting for 41.5%, the United Arab Emirates for 18.5%, and Australia for 1.4%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 61.5% of total import flows.

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

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