Eastern Europe: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2024

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European shelled hazelnut market was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, shelled hazelnut production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, overseas shipments of shelled hazelnuts were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports showed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the largest exporter of shelled hazelnuts in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Latvia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to shelled hazelnut exports from the Czech Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Belarus (X%) and Latvia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Poland and Lithuania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belarus (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and Latvia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Lithuania and Slovakia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the Czech Republic, shelled hazelnut exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lithuania (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of shelled hazelnuts increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of shelled hazelnuts in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Ukraine (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), Poland (X%), Romania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Lithuania experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Romania (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest shelled hazelnut importing markets in Eastern Europe were Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform