Treenuts market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The tree nuts market in Eastern Europe, including Northern Asia, experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2020. Starting at 340.5 thousand tons in 2018, the market volume declined to 308.6 thousand tons in 2019 before recovering to 327.3 thousand tons in 2020. The initial market size was supported by a 21% surge in imports, particularly of peanuts, as consumer demand shifted towards more affordable options. Additionally, a growing trend towards natural and healthy products contributed to steady consumption growth. The recovery in 2020 was driven by continued import growth, sustained demand from the HoReCa sector, and evolving consumer habits.

From 2021 to 2023, the market showed significant expansion, despite a temporary dip. In 2021, the market jumped to 392.7 thousand tons, fueled by record import volumes and heightened demand linked to changing consumer preferences and a boost in domestic tourism. The market volume decreased to 368.7 thousand tons in 2022, while government policies continued to support the development of domestic nut farming. It reached 415.4 thousand tons in 2023, marking a 22% sales increase, as major players expanded their product ranges and consumer interest in healthy eating remained strong.

Production treenuts in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

Treenuts production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 247.4 thousand tons of treenuts, representing a 4.7% decrease compared to 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 270.3 thousand tons, with that year also seeing the largest increase of 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, treenuts production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) rebounded in value terms. In 2020, the output was valued at 961 million US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year increase of 22.2%. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, production value decreased by 11.8%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 787 million US dollars, which also experienced the steepest drop of 27.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports treenuts from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, treenuts exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Export volumes fell to 85.9 thousand tons, a drop of 28.1% compared to the previous year. Despite this recent decrease, exports increased by 10% overall between 2017 and 2020, with an average annual growth rate of 3.2%. The peak export volume was reached in 2019 at 119.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 37.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

The export structure for treenuts from 2017 to 2020 was quite diversified. Turkey accounted for 15.0% of exports in kind, China for 11.3%, and France for 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.2% of total export flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position in the market.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, treenuts exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) were valued at 333.8 million US dollars, representing a 7.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value declined by 7.6%, averaging an annual decrease of 2.6%. The highest export value was recorded in 2019 at 361.9 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, treenuts export values were spread across numerous countries. Germany accounted for 13.1% of exports in value terms, France for 12.7%, and Turkey for 6.1%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 31.8% of total export flows, indicating a highly distributed market without a single dominant player.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports treenuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, treenuts imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Import volumes reached 165.8 thousand tons, a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 168.5 thousand tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 22.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the United States were notable suppliers of treenuts to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), but none held a dominant position. Vietnam accounted for 9.7% of imports in kind, Indonesia for 9.4%, and the United States for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 27.9% of total import volumes.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of increase, treenuts import values into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined in 2020. Imports stood at 907.7 million US dollars, marking a 4.9% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import values increased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The peak import value was recorded in 2019 at 954.2 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 23.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, the treenuts import market showed no single dominant supplier. Vietnam accounted for 13.7% of imports in value terms, the United States for 11.7%, and Germany for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 34.4% of total import values, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020