In-shell hazelnuts market Turkey

Earlier Report Observations

Hazelnut production in Turkey surged in 2019 to 776 thousand tons, a rise of over 50% from the previous year. This growth was propelled by state-backed investments to expand cultivation areas and enhance quality, supported by continuous activities of entities like Fiskobirlik and TMO, which provided price stability and financial assistance to producers.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to logistical disruptions and export challenges, causing production to fall to 665 thousand tons. State support measures, including TMO's protective purchase prices, helped cushion the impact, while a consumer shift towards healthy snacks boosted demand for in-shell hazelnuts. In 2021, production recovered slightly to 684 thousand tons with the introduction of new product segments such as salted and roasted in-shell hazelnuts, despite ongoing global supply chain issues.

Production climbed to 765 thousand tons in 2022 despite climate-related yield fluctuations, aided by state subsidies on diesel and fertilizers that reduced farming costs. However, in 2023, output declined to 650 thousand tons due to low-yield seasons and global price pressures. Throughout the period, TMO's annual price determinations and Fiskobirlik's marketing efforts provided stability, while digital platforms and consumer preference for natural products influenced sales trends.

Production in-shell hazelnuts Turkey

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey held the top position globally in the production of in-shell hazelnuts.

Top producers of in-shell hazelnuts, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Turkey produced 665.0 thousand tons of in-shell hazelnuts, marking a 14.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 515.0 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 776.0 thousand tons. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 23.7%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2019, rising by 50.7%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of in-shell hazelnuts produced in Turkey reached 2 296 million US dollars, reflecting a 4.2% year-over-year decline. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 7.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 480 million US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 2 397 million US dollars. The most substantial decrease occurred in 2018, falling by 30.7%, while the largest increase was in 2019, surging by 62.0%.

Annual dynamics of production Turkey in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports in-shell hazelnuts to Turkey

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2018 at 1 174 tons and dropped to a low of 359 tons in 2020, representing a 3.3-fold difference. In 2020, Turkey exported 359 tons of in-shell hazelnuts, indicating a sharp decline of 51.1% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 72.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey's exports of in-shell hazelnuts in kind were highly diversified. Algeria accounted for 21.1% of exports, Iraq for 12.4%, and Lebanon for 8.8%, together making up 42.3% of total flows. The remaining 57.7% was distributed among a wide range of smaller markets.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

In-shell hazelnuts shipments from Turkey declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 238 thousand US dollars, down by 45.3% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 42.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 375 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 57.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Turkey's in-shell hazelnuts exports in value terms was broad. Algeria contributed 21.4% of exports, Iraq 12.3%, and Lebanon 9.1%, collectively forming 42.7% of total flows. The remaining 57.3% was supplied to numerous other countries.

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

World map of product's exports to Turkey in value, 2017-2020

Imports in-shell hazelnuts in Turkey

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their maximum in 2019 at 44 tons and fell to a minimum of 0.0 tons in 2020, a 6 300-fold shift. In 2020, Turkey's imports of in-shell hazelnuts dropped to 0.0 tons, indicating a dramatic 100.0% decrease year-over-year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, surging by 636.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Turkey's imports of in-shell hazelnuts in kind were Uzbekistan, accounting for 31.4% of imports, the United Arab Emirates at 25.3%, and Italy at 24.3%. Together, these three countries represented 81.0% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Import values peaked in 2018 at 163 thousand US dollars and dropped to a low of 0.0 thousand US dollars in 2020, varying by 12 513 times. In 2020, Turkey's import volume of in-shell hazelnuts came to 0.0 thousand US dollars, amounting to a 100.0% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, rising by 429.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest suppliers of in-shell hazelnuts to Turkey in value terms were Uzbekistan, contributing 31.0% of imports, Italy at 22.5%, and Lebanon at 20.6%. Together, these three countries formed 74.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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