Treenuts market in Luxembourg

Earlier Report Observations

The treenuts market in Luxembourg expanded to 12 892 t in 2020, driven by the implementation of the EU-cofinanced school fruit and vegetable distribution program, which increased the availability of healthy snacks. This growth aligned with a longer-term consumer shift toward local and organic products, supported since 2018 by thriving farmers' markets and initiatives like Terra Coop.

Market volume subsequently contracted, falling to 7 866 t by 2023. The downturn began in 2021 when fruit export prices reached a record $2,698 per ton, raising costs for imported nuts. The following year, the 'Gielt Band' campaign allowed free fruit picking in public orchards, potentially reducing commercial sales, while a simultaneous slump in the fruit and vegetable juice segment indicated broader sectoral headwinds.

Government policy continued to favor local producers through the Schouluebstprogramm school tender for 2023-2024 and the return of Luxembourg producers' markets to Brussels. However, the treenuts market remained heavily import-dependent and continued to shrink, reflecting changing consumption habits and external price pressures.

Production treenuts in Luxembourg

In kind, 2018-2021, kg

Top producers of treenuts, 2018-2021

World map of production of treenuts, 2018-2021

In 2021, Luxembourg produced 20,000 kg of treenuts, marking a 33.3% year-on-year decrease. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 33.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, kg

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of treenuts in Luxembourg was valued at 190.9 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decline of 30.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 35%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020, at 5.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Exports treenuts from Luxembourg

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Luxembourg's treenuts exports amounted to 1,228 tonnes, representing a dramatic increase of 103.2% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 605 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1,954 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 69.1%, and the largest increase was in 2019, at 112.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (49.5% of exports in kind), Italy (29.5% of exports in kind), and Belgium (10.8% of exports in kind) were the largest buyers of treenuts from Luxembourg, together accounting for 89.8% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes sank to their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 3.1-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Luxembourg exported 11.7 million US dollars worth of treenuts, amounting to an improvement of 113.3% compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 5.5 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 16.8 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 67.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany (48.0% of exports in value terms), Italy (25.2% of exports in value terms), and Belgium (12.3% of exports in value terms) remained the key partners in exports in value terms, together accounting for 85.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021

Imports treenuts to Luxembourg

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of treenuts to Luxembourg increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 13,750 tonnes, showing an increase of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Vietnam played the leading roles in imports in kind, with a combined share of 83.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was dispersed among other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2021, Luxembourg imported a total of 114.1 million US dollars worth of treenuts, indicating a controlled decline of 9.8% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 5.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 114.1 million US dollars, and the maximum value was in 2020 at 126.6 million US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2020, at 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, two markets—the United States and Vietnam—played the leading roles in imports in value terms, together taking 80.3% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Luxembourg in value, 2018-2021