In-shell walnuts market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The market for in-shell walnuts in Luxembourg showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Starting at 101 t, volume surged to 140 t in 2019, declined over the next two years to 108 t, partially recovered to 123 t in 2022, and fell again to 107 t in 2023. In value terms, the market peaked at USD 1.1 million in 2019-2020 before contracting to USD 840 thousand by 2023.

A key cultural driver was the traditional Nut Market in Vianden, held since 1935, which sustained local consumption and interest in walnuts. In 2022, a record European harvest, especially in France, created an oversupply that pushed prices down globally. This increased the availability of walnuts for import into Luxembourg, contributing to the rise in market volume that year despite geopolitical trade disruptions.

Following the 2022 expansion, the market volume decreased to 107 t in 2023. The Vianden Nut Market remained a steady factor for regional demand throughout the period.

Production in-shell walnuts in Luxembourg

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Luxembourg produced 30 000 kg of in-shell walnuts, showing only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.4%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The highest production level was reached in 2018 at 30 000 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with no change recorded. The most significant increase was observed in 2018, at 15.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2017-2020, kg

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, the output of in-shell walnuts in Luxembourg was valued at 166.1 thousand US dollars, marking a 5.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 10.3%, which translates to an annualized decline of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.2 thousand US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 186.8 thousand US dollars. The largest decline took place in 2019, at 15.4%.

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

Exports in-shell walnuts from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

After two consecutive years of growth, Luxembourg's cross-border shipments of in-shell walnuts declined in 2020. The country exported 3.8 tonnes of in-shell walnuts that year, representing an 8.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 35.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 4.2 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 31.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and France accounted for 94.9% of Luxembourg's total exports of in-shell walnuts by volume, with the remaining share distributed among other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Luxembourg's exports of in-shell walnuts declined for the second year in a row in 2020. The country exported 21.3 thousand US dollars worth of in-shell walnuts that year, reflecting a modest 4.0% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 5.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 23.2 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 4.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 15.3%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany and France were the dominant destinations for Luxembourg's in-shell walnut exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 93.7% of total flows, with other markets making up the remainder.

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

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

Imports in-shell walnuts to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Luxembourg imported 114.6 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, corresponding to a modest 9.8% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 36.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 74.4 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 114.6 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 53.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Belgium, and Germany were the principal suppliers of in-shell walnuts to Luxembourg by volume, accounting for 73.2% of total imports. Specifically, France contributed 57.5%, Belgium 10.3%, and Germany 5.4% of imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe, with import levels fluctuating significantly. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, and the highest in 2019, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Luxembourg's imports of in-shell walnuts amounted to 957.7 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a slight year-on-year decrease of 1.1%. The peak value was in 2019 at 968.3 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that same year, at 82.9%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, France, Spain, and Belgium were the main sources of in-shell walnut imports to Luxembourg in value terms, together accounting for 56.6% of total imports. Specifically, France contributed 38.6%, Spain 10.2%, and Belgium 7.8% of imports in value.

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

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