Shelled hazelnuts market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the production value of shelled hazelnuts in the Americas rose from $124.6 million to $247.5 million, and the market size increased from $176.1 million to $234.6 million. This growth was driven by a strong global market expansion for hazelnuts, which saw an estimated 33.3% surge in 2019, boosting demand. Simultaneously, the area dedicated to hazelnut cultivation in France—a key supplier—expanded significantly, rising 63% between 2014 and 2024, which supported longer-term supply potential.

Production continued to climb, reaching $315.9 million in 2022, while the market size peaked at $339.1 million the same year. During this period, recurrent harvest shortfalls in France due to frost and pest infestations, notably from the hazelnut weevil and brown marmorated stink bug, constrained supply. These shortages likely contributed to higher prices and increased import volumes, with imports into the Americas growing to $144.3 million in 2022.

In 2023, production fell to $277.5 million and the market size declined to $258.2 million. This downturn coincided with sharply rising production costs in France, where expenses increased from €1 per kg in 2018 to €1.50 per kg in 2023, fueled by higher input, labor, and energy prices. Additionally, about 80% of French hazelnut orchards were affected by stink bug damage, severely reducing yields. The regulatory landscape remained restrictive, with the 2018 ban on neonicotinoid pesticides still hindering effective pest control, and the 2024 Duplomb law not reinstating the acetamiprid insecticide sought by growers.

Production shelled hazelnuts in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

The Americas saw shelled hazelnut production increase for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 29 217 tonnes, marking a 7.8% gain over 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 191.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 42.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The Americas experienced a third straight year of growth in shelled hazelnut production value. In 2020, output was valued at 247.5 million US dollars, showing a significant 25.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 171.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 39.4%.

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

Exports shelled hazelnuts from Americas

Exports in kind, t

Exports of shelled hazelnuts from the Americas grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region exported 18 072 tonnes, representing a substantial 49.5% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 116.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 29.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy dominated the export structure for shelled hazelnuts from the Americas, accounting for 94.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values showed volatility during this period. The lowest point was in 2018 at 73.8 million US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2020 at 153.1 million US dollars, representing a 2.1-fold increase. In 2020, exports surged by 74.5% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were heavily concentrated in Italy, which held a 93.7% share.

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

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

Imports shelled hazelnuts to Americas

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed an unstable trend. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2020, showing a 2.5-fold swing. In 2020, imports totaled 18 767 tonnes, up 20.4% from 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 145.7%, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 15.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey was the primary source for shelled hazelnut imports to the Americas, making up 87.2% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, shelled hazelnut import values in the Americas increased in 2020. Imports reached 140.2 million US dollars, a 17.7% rise from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 11.2%, with an annualized rate of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 119.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that same year at 5.0%.

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

During 2017–2020, Turkey accounted for 88.5% of total import value for shelled hazelnuts to the Americas, with the remaining flows spread across multiple smaller partners.

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

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