Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Austrian market for prepared nuts and seeds saw its value rise consistently, reaching 204.5 million $ US by 2020, even as volume fluctuated. The introduction of advanced processing facilities, such as NUSSLAND's modern walnut cracking plant, bolstered domestic walnut handling from 2018. Consumer preferences shifted markedly toward plant-based foods, with products like almond milk gaining traction, and Austria's high share of organic farmland supported demand for premium nuts. These trends drove a substantial market expansion in value terms by 2020.

In the following years, innovation continued with the establishment of peanut cultivation in the Weinviertel region and award-winning organic peanut butter in 2021, reflecting a diversification of domestic production. The plant-based food market maintained strong growth, rising 6% annually through 2022, which sustained demand for nut-based products. However, the war in Ukraine introduced energy price spikes and supply chain pressures in 2022, likely contributing to a slight dip in import volumes that year. Retail food sales still grew, and consumer interest in organic and sustainable options remained high.

Looking at the full period to 2024, import volumes recovered to 25 586 t by 2024, while exports gradually declined, indicating robust domestic consumption. The market's evolution was characterized by technological upgrades in processing, a steady consumer shift toward plant-based and organic offerings, and resilience amid global logistical challenges.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Austria's output of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds was valued at 81,977 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 17.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 22%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Austria produced 21,907 tonnes of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds, representing a 15.2% increase from 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 13.1%, averaging an annual decline of 4.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 19,018 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 with 26,270 tonnes. The most substantial decline took place in 2019, falling by 27.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Austria declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 10,841 tonnes, down 11.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.7%, with an average annual decline of 6.3%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 13,914 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred that same year, rising by 5.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Poland, and Czechia were the top buyers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Austria, accounting for 38.1%, 10.2%, and 8.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 56.8% of Austria's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Austria fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the export value reached 48.8 million US dollars, a decrease of 11.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 13.4%, averaging an annual drop of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 65.7 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 15.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up by 16.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Poland remained the primary markets for Austria's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.6% of exports, Italy for 7.9%, and Poland for 6.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 60.2% of Austria's total export flows in this sector.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Austria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Austria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds totaled 27,732 tonnes, up 12.4% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 24.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a slight drop of 0.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, the leading sources for Austria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in kind were Germany, Turkey, and Luxembourg. Germany contributed 33.6% of imports, Turkey 31.4%, and Luxembourg 4.7%. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.7% of Austria's total import flows in this category.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Austria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds rebounded in 2020. Imports reached 171.3 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 20.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 16.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 141.6 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and Luxembourg were the main sources for Austria's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.4% of imports, Turkey for 33.9%, and Luxembourg for 5.3%. Combined, these three countries absorbed 73.5% of Austria's total import value in this sector.

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

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