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Shelled walnuts market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European shelled walnut market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023. It began at 211.6 thousand tonnes in 2018, a year when reduced cultivation area and output in Italy strengthened the country's role as a net importer. Market volume then fell to 186.4 thousand tonnes in 2019 and stabilized around 183 thousand tonnes in 2020, before a sharp rebound in 2021 drove it to 239.2 thousand tonnes.

In 2022, a trade war between the United States and Chile increased competitive pressure on French walnut growers, though the overall European market volume remained nearly unchanged at 240.4 thousand tonnes. By 2023, the market receded to 231.9 thousand tonnes. During that same year, Italian consumption showed marked growth, with companies investing in innovative products and launching projects to connect consumers with the local supply chain.

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 Europe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Europe 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 Albania in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Albania 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 Albania in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Albania 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 Albania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Albania 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 walnuts in Europe

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of shelled walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of shelled walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Europe's production of shelled walnuts has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, Europe produced 122.3 K t of shelled walnuts, which represents a 2.9% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.6%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 137.6 K t. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with an 8.5% decrease, while the largest increase was also in 2018, with an 8.5% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.5%	(8.5%)	(2.9%)	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled walnuts from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

The export market for shelled walnuts from Europe showed considerable volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 38.3 K t, while the peak was reached in 2019 at 71.3 K t, representing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Europe's exports of shelled walnuts amounted to 63.8 K t, marking a substantial decrease of 10.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a 36.3% drop, and the most significant increase was in 2019, with an 86.3% surge.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.3%)	86.3%	(10.5%)	2.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Europe's exports of shelled walnuts were relatively diversified. Turkey accounted for 8.0% of exports in kind, Iraq for 2.8%, and Azerbaijan for 2.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 13.5% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution across multiple markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Europe's exports of shelled walnuts in value terms have decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 460 M $ US, showing a slight decline of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 5.7%, with an average annual decrease of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 501 M $ US. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 6.9% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 2.8% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(6.9%)	(1.4%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of Europe's shelled walnut exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 reveals a wide distribution across numerous markets. Turkey accounted for 2.7% of exports in value, Switzerland for 2.6%, and Azerbaijan for 1.3%. Combined, these three countries represented just 6.6% of total export flows, with the remaining 93.4% going to other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled walnuts to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Europe's imports of shelled walnuts in kind declined. In 2020, import volume reached 124.5 K t, reflecting a moderate decrease of 5.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 131.7 K t. The most significant increase occurred in 2019, with a 17.4% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	17.4%	(5.5%)	5.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of shelled walnuts to Europe in kind were the United States, accounting for 36.6% of imports, Chile with 14.7%, and China with 4.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 55.3% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Europe's imports of shelled walnuts in value terms totaled 1 053 M $ US, representing a 14.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 5.1%, averaging an annual rise of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 923 M $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 1 076 M $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.2% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(14.2%)	14.1%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of shelled walnuts to Europe in value terms were the United States, representing 37.0% of imports, Chile with 17.4%, and China with 3.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 57.6% of total imports in value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io