Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Russia stood at 162 thousand tons in 2018, supported by growing domestic nut cultivation and a 21.8% increase in imports compared to 2016. However, the market volume contracted to 144 thousand tons in 2019. In 2020, it rebounded to 161 thousand tons as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer preferences towards healthy eating, boosting demand for nuts and seeds.

A sharp expansion followed in 2021, with market size reaching 222 thousand tons. This surge was driven by record nut imports valued at approximately $522 million and a post-pandemic recovery in sales. The following year, 2022, saw a slight stabilization at 218 thousand tons, amid international sanctions and a shift in import sources that reconfigured supply chains without halting overall market activity.

Growth accelerated again in 2023, with the market volume jumping 34% to 291 thousand tons, fueled by a 22% rise in nut sales and sustained consumer interest in natural products. By 2024, the market expanded further to 318 thousand tons, supported by continued growth in domestic nut and seed production and an improving market environment.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Russia's production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 228.7 thousand tonnes, marking a modest increase of 3.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 24.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Russia

Exports in kind, t

Russia's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, export volume totalled 53 282 tonnes, which is 0.8% higher than in 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 56%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 16.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Germany were the main markets for Russia's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in volume terms. Kazakhstan accounted for 40.3% of exports, Belarus for 11.7%, and Germany for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented 62.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's cross-border shipments of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms have risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 156.6 million US dollars, showing a notable increase of 11.3% from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 52.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018–2021, Kazakhstan, Germany, and Belarus formed the key group of partners for Russia's exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms. Kazakhstan contributed 43.7% of export value, Germany 11.6%, and Belarus 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Russia

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In 2021, Russia imported 16 126 tonnes of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds, representing a substantial increase of 10.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 23.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 16 150 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 9.4%. The largest increase was seen in 2019, with a jump of 23.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Belarus, China, and Vietnam were the largest suppliers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Russia in volume terms. Belarus accounted for 16.3% of imports, China for 15.3%, and Vietnam for 14.4%. However, their combined share was limited to 45.9% of total imports, indicating a diversified supplier structure.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Russia's imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in value terms amounted to 56.6 million US dollars, up by 5.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 4%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 53.6 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 69.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 22.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 26.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

During 2018–2021, imports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Russia in value terms were spread across many markets. Spain, Belarus, and Turkey were the top contributors, with Spain accounting for 13.6% of import value, Belarus for 13.5%, and Turkey for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 40.0% of total import flows, highlighting a broad distribution among suppliers.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021