Eastern Europe: Hazelnut Market 2024

Hazelnut Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European hazelnut market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Hazelnut Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, hazelnut production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Poland (X tons) remains the largest hazelnut producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belarus (X tons), sixfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Poland totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In 2022, the average hazelnut yield in Eastern Europe rose sharply to X tons per ha, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the hazelnut yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the hazelnut harvested area in Eastern Europe reduced slightly to X ha, falling by X% against 2021. The total harvested area indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hazelnut harvested area increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area increased by X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of hazelnuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Moldova (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hazelnut exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Ukraine (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Moldova (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Ukraine (X p.p.) and Moldova (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Slovakia and Romania saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest hazelnut supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of hazelnuts, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, hazelnut imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Romania (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Slovakia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hazelnut imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Ukraine (X%), Belarus (X%) and Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) and Lithuania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Russia, Romania, Belarus and Ukraine increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hazelnuts in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

In Russia, hazelnut imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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