Treenuts market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the Russian treenuts market volume first expanded from 63.6 thousand tons to 80.2 thousand tons, then contracted to 75.4 thousand tons. The initial growth was driven by rising imports, which were fueled by increased usage in confectionery manufacturing and stronger demand from the HoReCa sector, alongside a consumer shift toward natural and healthy products. The subsequent dip in 2020 coincided with broader external economic factors that temporarily affected supply chains and import flows.

From 2021 to 2023, the market experienced significant volatility, surging to 92.8 thousand tons, falling to 83.3 thousand tons, and then leaping to 126.5 thousand tons. The 2021 peak was supported by record import volumes, bolstered by recovering foodservice demand and the entry of new brands incorporating nuts into local food production. In 2022, despite higher imports, the total market shrank due to a sharp rise in exports, particularly to China, as domestic nut farming developed. The dramatic expansion in 2023 was powered by a substantial import increase and a drop in exports, while demand remained strong from the food industry and sustained consumer preference for healthy snacks.

Production treenuts in Russia

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Top producers of treenuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of treenuts, 2017-2020

In 2020, Russia produced 20 627 tonnes of treenuts, marking a 4.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.8%. Conversely, the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 12.4%.

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

Exports treenuts from Russia

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In 2020, Russia exported 12 828 tonnes of treenuts, up by 4.7% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 12 254 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 15 023 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 18.4%, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a gain of 15.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the primary market for Russia's treenuts exports in volume terms, accounting for 88.5% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's treenuts exports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 21.3 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 73.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 92.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 24.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Czechia were the top contributors to Russia's treenuts exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 40.8% of exports, China for 29.9%, and Czechia for 8.2%. Together, these three countries represented 78.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports treenuts to Russia

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After two years of growth, Russia's treenuts import volume declined. In 2020, imports totaled 67 644 tonnes, reflecting a modest decrease of 7.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 52.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.1%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 72 751 tonnes, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 31.9%.

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

The structure of Russia's treenuts imports in volume terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Azerbaijan, the Philippines, and Indonesia were key suppliers, accounting for 15.2%, 13.3%, and 11.8% of imports, respectively. However, their combined share reached only 40.3% of total flows, with the remaining 59.7% dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year rise, Russia's treenuts imports in value terms declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 264.9 million US dollars, corresponding to a decrease of 22.8% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 343.1 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a gain of 25.5%.

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

During the period from 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, and China were important suppliers of treenuts to Russia in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 17.2% of imports, Azerbaijan for 15.9%, and China for 15.1%. Their combined share reached 48.3% of total imports, with the remaining 51.7% distributed among many other partners.

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

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