Treenuts market in CIS

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the treenuts market in the CIS expanded significantly, with market volume growing from 284 thousand tons to 330 thousand tons. This surge was primarily driven by increased import supplies, which rose by over 50 thousand tons as the market remained heavily reliant on foreign shipments from key suppliers like Brazil and Argentina. The period also saw the emergence of new small players targeting niche premium segments, further stimulating market activity.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a contraction in market volume to 317 thousand tons, as sanitary restrictions and logistics issues disrupted retail sales and the HoReCa segment, leading to a sharp drop in imports. The market recovered strongly from 2021 onward, fueled by the lifting of restrictions on state procurement, which boosted demand, and active government support for domestic nut farming through programs like the 'People's Farmer' association. This support, alongside a gradual consumer shift towards healthier snacks, helped drive market growth to 425 thousand tons by 2023, with imports rebounding to over 205 thousand tons that year despite earlier trade sanctions prompting shifts in supply sources.

In 2024, import volumes adjusted to 176 thousand tons while export flows decreased. Consumer prices for nuts continued to rise during the first half of the year, influenced by broader inflationary trends and currency fluctuations, as supply chains continued to rely on traditional partner countries.

Production treenuts in CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

Treenuts production in the CIS has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, CIS countries produced 243.7 thousand tons of treenuts, marking a controlled uptick of 3.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After a two-year advance, treenuts production in the CIS declined in value terms. In 2020, the output of treenuts was valued at 1 109 million US dollars in the CIS, reflecting a moderate loss of 3.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 17.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 10.8%, while the maximum value was reached in 2019 at 1 149 million US dollars.

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

Exports treenuts from CIS

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, foreign treenuts supplies from the CIS totalled 58.9 thousand tons, representing a modest decrease of 8.5% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 52.5 thousand tons, while the maximum value was reached in 2019 at 64.3 thousand tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 9.9%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 22.6%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, there was no single dominant market for treenuts exports in kind. China accounted for 18.7% of exports, Italy for 8.6%, and Germany for 7.7%, with these three countries together taking only 35.0% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, the CIS exported 268.0 million US dollars worth of treenuts, showing a strong decrease of 14.5% year-on-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 234.0 million US dollars, while the maximum value was reached in 2019 at 313.3 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 33.9%.

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

The partner structure of treenuts exports in value terms remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Germany accounted for 14.9% of exports, Italy for 14.4%, and France for 9.3%, with these three countries together representing only 38.5% of total flows. No single country exceeded a dominant share.

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

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

Imports treenuts to CIS

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, treenuts imports into the CIS declined. In 2020, imports reached 132.0 thousand tons, down by 16.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 68.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 55.0%, while the maximum value was reached in 2019 at 158.2 thousand tons.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for treenuts imports in kind was wide. China accounted for 28.5% of imports, Vietnam for 7.9%, and Iran for 7.3%, with these three countries together forming only 43.7% of total flows. A substantial 56.3% was supplied by many other countries.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year gain, the volume of treenuts imports into the CIS declined in value terms. In 2020, imports came to 429.4 million US dollars, corresponding to a strong drop of 20.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 25.8%, while the maximum value was reached in 2019 at 542.6 million US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for treenuts imports in value terms was wide. China accounted for 15.8% of imports, Vietnam for 15.3%, and Iran for 10.9%, with these three countries together forming only 42.1% of total flows. A substantial 57.9% was supplied by many other countries.

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

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