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Shelled hazelnuts market in Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian shelled hazelnuts market stabilized in 2019 following earlier growth, supported by the activity of major global players like Balsu Gida and Olam International, as well as sustained health-conscious demand. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains, leading to a significant contraction in market volume to 195.3 thousand tons.

After the downturn, the market steadied in 2021 as producers adopted precision farming to counter climate-related yield fluctuations. From 2022 onward, market volume recovered, reaching 211.4 thousand tons by 2023, driven by the emergence of new product segments such as healthy snacks and plant-based applications, alongside policy support and the rapid development of China's hazelnut sector, where expanding cultivation areas and government initiatives boosted production and consumption.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 shelled hazelnuts in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two consecutive years of growth, Asia's shelled hazelnut production declined. In 2020, the region produced 377.9 K t of shelled hazelnuts, representing a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 18.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.7%. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 431.6 K t, with the largest year-over-year increase occurring in 2018 at 25.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	7.4%	(12.4%)	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following two years of expansion, Asia's shelled hazelnut production value decreased. In 2020, the output was valued at 2 634 M $ US, marking a 4.2% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, the production value grew by 25.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The highest value was achieved in 2019 at 2 750 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 19.7% during this period.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	19.7%	(4.2%)	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled hazelnuts from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia exported 188.4 K t of shelled hazelnuts, a significant 16.2% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 2.4%, with an average annual decline of 0.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 224.8 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	18.3%	(16.2%)	(0.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and France were the top destinations for Asia's shelled hazelnut exports by volume. Italy accounted for 31.8% of exports, Germany for 15.6%, and France for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 54.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's shelled hazelnut exports were valued at 1 313 M $ US in 2020, showing a modest 8.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 3.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 086 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 432 M $ US. The largest decline happened in 2018 at 14.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 31.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	31.8%	(8.3%)	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and France led as the primary buyers of Asia's shelled hazelnuts by value. Italy held a 32.7% share of exports, Germany 15.0%, and France 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 55.2% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled hazelnuts to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's shelled hazelnut imports totaled 5.8 K t in 2020, a dramatic 50.0% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import volumes fell by 58.3%, with an average annual decline of 25.3%. The largest increase in imports occurred in 2019 at 12.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.7%)	12.2%	(50.0%)	(25.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland were notable suppliers of shelled hazelnuts to Asia by volume. Germany accounted for 6.8% of imports, Italy for 3.7%, and Switzerland for 1.9%. However, their combined share reached only 12.3% of total imports, with the remaining 87.7% distributed among numerous other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's shelled hazelnut imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at approximately 80 M $ US, a 15.7% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 29.4%, with an average annual decline of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.4%)	(10.5%)	(15.7%)	(10.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of Asia's shelled hazelnut imports by value from 2017 to 2020 was highly diversified. Germany accounted for 6.4% of imports, Italy for 3.6%, and Switzerland for 1.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 12.0% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io