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In-shell walnuts market in Northern America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The in-shell walnut market in Northern America saw significant shifts between 2018 and 2023. Strong consumer preference for healthy, natural foods and ongoing technological innovations in processing supported initial production levels. However, 2019 introduced global logistical challenges and price volatility, which contributed to a slight market dip. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 then triggered a sharp 20% surge as households sought shelf-stable nutritious options, while investments in shelling and sorting equipment expanded processing capacity to meet the spike in demand.

Market volume contracted in 2021 due to supply constraints that drove prices upward, temporarily slowing growth. Industry promotion campaigns and a heightened focus on sustainable agricultural practices helped maintain underlying consumer interest. Recovery followed in 2022, aided by strategic alliances to reach new export markets and continued advances in processing machinery. By 2023, the market reached 751 thousand tonnes, reflecting sustained demand and improved production efficiencies.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production in-shell walnuts in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, in-shell walnut production in Northern America experienced a decline of 3.5%. However, in 2020, production rebounded significantly, reaching 716.7 thousand tons, which represents a 20.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	(3.5%)	20.6%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Northern America's exports of in-shell walnuts were recorded at just 0.1 tons, marking a sharp decline of 99.2% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of decline of 89.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.2%)	n/a	n/a	(89.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the primary market for in-shell walnut exports from Northern America, accounting for 9.1% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of in-shell walnut exports from Northern America fell to 0.3 thousand US dollars, a dramatic drop of 99.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 99.9%, with an annualized decline rate of 90.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.7%)	n/a	n/a	(90.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest destination for in-shell walnut exports from Northern America in value terms, representing 11.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in-shell walnuts to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The import volume of in-shell walnuts into Northern America showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, imports reached their lowest point at 22 tons, with a decline of 98.1% that year. In 2019, imports surged by 4,470.2%, and by 2020, they increased further to 1,293 tons, reflecting a 29.8% year-over-year growth. The overall fluctuation between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 59-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(98.1%)	4 470.2%	29.8%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Moldova were the leading markets for in-shell walnut imports into Northern America in volume terms, with shares of 0.7% and 0.5% of total flows, respectively.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year decline, in-shell walnut imports into Northern America increased in 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,017 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 22.3% that year. In 2020, imports rose to 4,043 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic gain of 34.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 3%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	(22.3%)	34.0%	(1.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Moldova were the principal markets for in-shell walnut imports into Northern America in value terms, jointly accounting for 1.5% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io