Shelled walnuts market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian shelled walnut market displayed significant volatility between 2018 and 2023. Market volume reached a high of 6 248 t in 2022 before falling sharply to 3 759 t in 2023, while the market's value declined from USD 48 million in 2018 to USD 21.4 million in 2023.

This period was marked by alternating declines and recoveries. Market volume contracted in 2019 and 2021, saw a rebound in 2020, and rose strongly in 2022. The most severe contraction occurred in 2023, with volume falling by 40% and value by nearly 50% compared to the previous year.

In 2024, the domestic walnut harvest was reported at 400 t from 215 hectares of productive area. The same year saw increased offerings of air-dried, hand-selected organic walnuts from Burgenland and the implementation of new EU public procurement thresholds and adjustments to state aid guidelines, indicating ongoing regulatory evolution.

Production shelled walnuts in Austria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Austria was among the world's leading producers of shelled walnuts from 2017 to 2020, ranking 21st globally by production volume.

Top producers of shelled walnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of shelled walnuts, 2017-2020

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production peaked in 2018 at 2,074 tonnes, then saw its largest decline of 48.2% in 2019. In 2020, Austria produced 1,148 tonnes of shelled walnuts, marking a moderate increase of 6.8% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 117.7%. Overall, production varied by 2.2 times from the low in 2017 to the high in 2018.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production value reached its maximum in 2018 at 18,929 thousand US dollars, then experienced its largest decline of 52.8% in 2019. In 2020, the output of shelled walnuts was valued at 10,272 thousand US dollars in Austria, indicating a significant year-on-year improvement of 14.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 123.4%. From the low in 2017 to the high in 2018, production value varied by 2.2 times.

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

Exports shelled walnuts from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria exported 1,424 tonnes of shelled walnuts in 2020, showing a substantial improvement of 10.2% compared to 2019. Exports reached their minimum in 2019 at 1,292 tonnes and their maximum in 2018 at 1,799 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 28.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Slovenia were the main destinations for shelled walnuts from Austria, accounting for 68.6% of total exports in kind. Specifically, Germany represented 45.0% of exports, France 14.5%, and Slovenia 9.0%.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Austria exported 12,737 thousand US dollars worth of shelled walnuts in 2020, marking an increase of 18.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10,746 thousand US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 16,427 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 34.6%. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Slovenia consistently led in the country structure of exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 74.8% of total flows. Germany held 53.5% of exports, France 13.5%, and Slovenia 7.8%.

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

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

Imports shelled walnuts to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Austria's imports of shelled walnuts increased. In 2020, imports totaled 5,590 tonnes, up by 7.4% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5,207 tonnes, with the largest decline occurring in 2018 at 7.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Moldova, Chile, and Ukraine were the top suppliers of shelled walnuts to Austria, with a combined share of 61.2% of total imports in kind. Moldova accounted for 22.7%, Chile for 20.9%, and Ukraine for 17.5%.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year drop, Austria's cross-border shipments of shelled walnuts increased. In 2020, imports were recorded at 38,055 thousand US dollars, representing a robust advance of 15.1% compared to 2019. The minimum value was in 2019 at 33,065 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 27.3%. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

In 2017–2020, Chile, Moldova, and the United States formed the main group of sources for imports in value terms of shelled walnuts to Austria, with a combined share of 62.4% of total flows. Chile represented 24.2%, Moldova 23.9%, and the United States 14.3%.

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

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