Shelled hazelnuts market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the shelled hazelnut market volume in Northern America grew from 17 630 t to 38 875 t. This expansion was primarily driven by a sharp increase in domestic production, which saw a significant uptick in 2018 and then a 246% surge in the United States in 2022. A shift in U.S. hazelnut exports toward shelled products, beginning in 2020, further stimulated production as foreign markets sought nuts requiring less processing.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2021 disrupted global supply chains and altered consumer buying behavior, prompting manufacturers to adopt e-commerce and omnichannel sales strategies. Despite these challenges, production continued to grow, and by 2023, domestic shelled hazelnut prices in the U.S. rose by approximately 4%, reflecting sustained demand. Global shelled hazelnut production also reached a peak volume in 2022, supporting market availability.

By 2024, shelled hazelnut production in Northern America decreased by 5.7%, ending a four-year growth trend, while U.S. production continued to expand. The average import price in the U.S. surged by 26%, and exports remained strong, growing by 39% compared to 2023, underscoring the ongoing market shift toward shelled products.

Production shelled hazelnuts in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of shelled hazelnuts, 2017-2020

Shelled hazelnut production in Northern America has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 11,409 tonnes, marking a dramatic 53.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 538%, with a compound annual growth rate of 85.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Shelled hazelnut production in Northern America has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 62,266 thousand US dollars, showing an abrupt 33.7% uptick compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production value rose by 379.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 68.6%.

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

Exports shelled hazelnuts from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported 511 tonnes of shelled hazelnuts, indicating a steep 553.6% gain compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 47.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of shelled hazelnuts from Northern America were Mexico, accounting for 32.7% of exports in kind, Italy with 26.2%, and the United Kingdom at 7.7%. Together, these three countries represented 66.6% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2020, reflecting a 12.7-fold gap. In 2020, foreign supplies of shelled hazelnuts from Northern America amounted to 2,791 thousand US dollars, marking a steep 470.6% advance from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 43.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Mexico, Italy, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for shelled hazelnut exports from Northern America in value terms. Mexico accounted for 32.0% of exports, Italy for 25.7%, and the United Kingdom for 7.7%, together absorbing 65.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports shelled hazelnuts to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 19-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of shelled hazelnuts to Northern America totalled 10,204 tonnes, equivalent to a notable 16.9% advance compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 10,867 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 19.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 1,839.1%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Georgia remained the main sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 88.8% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, the volume of shelled hazelnut imports to Northern America increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 79,014 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 26.7% year-over-year advance. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 4.3%, equating to a 1.4% annualized rate. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 62,370 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 9.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Georgia formed a duopoly in imports in value terms, with a combined share of 90.8% of total flows.

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

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