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Shelled hazelnuts market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The shelled hazelnut market in China showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2023. It surged to 22 484 t in 2019, driven by a 9.76% rise in domestic hazelnut production and record imports of over 16 950 t, fueled by growing consumer demand for high-quality, healthy nuts.

After a decline to 18 051 t in 2020, the market recovered to 22 142 t in 2021 as commercial plantings expanded to 1.68 million mu, boosting domestic supply. Growth continued to 23 373 t in 2022, supported by policy initiatives like Tieling's designation as China's 'Hazelnut Capital' and increased imports of Turkish shelled hazelnuts amid shifting consumer preferences. The market then contracted to 18 882 t in 2023 during a period of industry development and heightened competition.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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 China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 shelled hazelnuts in China

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, China ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of shelled hazelnuts.

Top producers of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

China's production of shelled hazelnuts saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2020, production reached 15 583 tonnes, marking a significant 20.1% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 16.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 19 497 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 20.8% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.2%	20.8%	(20.1%)	5.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled hazelnuts from China

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied significantly, dropping from a high of 7 tonnes in 2019 to just 0.1 tonnes in 2020—a 59-fold difference. In 2020, China exported 0.1 tonnes of shelled hazelnuts, representing a sharp 98.3% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 145.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	145.8%	(98.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Georgia and Hong Kong were the key markets for China's shelled hazelnut exports in volume terms. Georgia accounted for 69.2% of total flows, while Hong Kong made up 30.6%, together representing 99.8% of all exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values varied dramatically, with a 27-fold difference between the high of 2019 and the low of 2020. In 2020, China's shelled hazelnut exports totaled 1 thousand US dollars, showing a sudden 96.3% decrease from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 23 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 97.2% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	97.2%	(96.3%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Georgia and Hong Kong remained the principal buyers of shelled hazelnuts from China in value terms, together accounting for 99.8% of total exports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled hazelnuts to China

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, China imported 2 467 tonnes of shelled hazelnuts, indicating a robust 17.6% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 19.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 302 tonnes, which saw the largest decline of 24.5%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest increase at 30.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.5%)	30.1%	(17.6%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey served as the main source for shelled hazelnut imports to China, consistently absorbing 98.7% of total imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, China's shelled hazelnut imports were recorded at 22 203 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 12.0% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 19.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.9%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 21 571 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 21.7% occurring that year. Meanwhile, 2019 saw the largest increase at 17.0%.

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