EU: Hazelnut Market 2024

Hazelnut Market Size in the EU

The EU hazelnut market expanded markedly to $X in 2022, rising 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 throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Hazelnut Production in the EU

In value terms, hazelnut production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Italy (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, France (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In 2022, the average yield of hazelnuts in the European Union skyrocketed to X tons per ha, jumping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the hazelnut yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of hazelnuts were harvested in the European Union; which is down by X% against 2021. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of hazelnuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, recorded a moderate 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 attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut exports plummeted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 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

In 2022, France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major exporter of hazelnuts in the European Union, making up X% of total export. The following exporters - Italy (X tons), Croatia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest hazelnut supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of hazelnuts, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, hazelnut imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy was the key importer of hazelnuts in the European Union, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Germany (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Austria (X tons), Romania (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to hazelnut imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), Romania (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X p.p.), Austria (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Germany saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hazelnuts in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

In Italy, hazelnut imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild decrease. 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 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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