Hazelnuts (in shell) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in hazelnuts (in shell) was worth $149.2 million in 2024, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017, and up 24% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149.2M | 45.4K t |
| 2023 | $120.8M | 42.7K t |
| 2022 | $142.7M | 47.2K t |
| 2021 | $193.3M | 49.5K t |
| 2020 | $145.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2019 | $145.0M | 43.4K t |
| 2018 | $104.1M | 29.8K t |
| 2017 | $126.8M | 36.1K t |
Top hazelnuts (in shell) exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Spain and France. The top three supply 53% between them, out of 86 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42.0M | 28% |
| Spain | $20.4M | 14% |
| France | $16.4M | 11% |
| Georgia | $11.1M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $8.4M | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $7.2M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $6.8M | 4.6% |
| Chile | $6.3M | 4.2% |
| Serbia | $5.7M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $4.0M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (38%), Germany (10%) and China (8%). 138 countries imported it, and the top three take 57% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $57.1M | 38% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 11% |
| China | $11.7M | 7.8% |
| Hong Kong | $9.0M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $7.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $6.8M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.8M | 1.9% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| Greece | $2.4M | 1.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 1.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $6.30 per kg and Poland $2.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.21: Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, in shell. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most hazelnuts (in shell)?
The United States exported $42.0 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Spain (14%) and France (11%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most hazelnuts (in shell)?
Italy imported $57.1 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 57%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in hazelnuts (in shell)?
It was worth $149.2 million in 2024, about 45.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 18% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $193.3 million. 86 countries reported exports and 138 reported imports.
What is the average price of hazelnuts (in shell) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.29 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Spain averaged $6.30 per kg and Poland $2.52 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for hazelnuts (in shell)?
The HS code for hazelnuts (in shell) is subheading 0802.21, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0802 page.
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