South Africa: Hazelnut Market Overview 2021

Hazelnut Market Size in South Africa

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African hazelnut market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Hazelnut Production in South Africa

In value terms, hazelnut production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Hazelnut production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average yield of hazelnuts in South Africa stood at X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against 2018 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The hazelnut harvested area in South Africa totaled X ha in 2019, flattening at 2018 figures. Overall, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Hazelnut Exports

Exports from South Africa

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of hazelnuts increased by X% to X kg in 2019. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hazelnut exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X kg), Zambia (X kg) and Lesotho (X kg) were the main destinations of hazelnut exports from South Africa, with a combined X% share of total exports. Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Seychelles lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Namibia ($X), Zambia ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for hazelnut exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Tanzania, Lesotho, Seychelles and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average hazelnut export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Zimbabwe, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Hazelnut Imports

Imports into South Africa

In 2019, hazelnut imports into South Africa fell to X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, hazelnut imports rose slightly to $X in 2019. In general, imports enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tonnes), Georgia (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of hazelnut imports to South Africa, together accounting for X% of total imports. Italy and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Georgia ($X) constituted the largest hazelnut suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and India, which together accounted for a further X the main suppliers, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2019, the average hazelnut import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for hazelnuts in the world?

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Turkey (775K tonnes) remains the largest hazelnut consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 68% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Italy (103K tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (59K tonnes), with a 5.2% share.

What are the largest producers of hazelnuts in the world?

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Turkey (776K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of hazelnut production, accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, hazelnut production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Italy (99K tonnes), eightfold. China (59K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of hazelnuts to South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest hazelnut suppliers to South Africa were Turkey ($9.7K), Italy ($7.5K) and Georgia ($7K), together accounting for 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands and India, which together accounted for a further 17%.

What are the leading importers of hazelnuts from South Africa?

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In value terms, the largest markets for hazelnut exported from South Africa were Namibia ($2K), Zambia ($1.7K) and Zimbabwe ($820), together comprising 77% of total exports. Tanzania, Lesotho, Seychelles and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

What is the average export price for hazelnuts in South Africa?

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In 2019, the average hazelnut export price amounted to $6,457 per tonne, dropping by -1.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for hazelnuts in South Africa?

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The average hazelnut import price stood at $7,802 per tonne in 2019, jumping by 17% against the previous year.