France: Shelled Hazelnut Market 2022

Shelled Hazelnut Market Size in France

The French shelled hazelnut market contracted to $X in 2021, reducing by -6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Shelled Hazelnut Exports

Exports from France

Shelled hazelnut exports from France declined rapidly to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -44.9% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut exports declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 60%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of shelled hazelnut exports from France, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Germany, Switzerland, New Caledonia, Italy and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by New Caledonia (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Luxembourg ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for shelled hazelnut exported from France worldwide, with a combined 61% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +18.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average shelled hazelnut export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, shelled hazelnut export price increased by +39.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and New Caledonia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Hazelnut Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, supplies from abroad of shelled hazelnuts decreased by -3.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, shelled hazelnut imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by +0.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of shelled hazelnut to France, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, shelled hazelnut imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+29.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of shelled hazelnut to France, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+29.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average shelled hazelnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Georgia (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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