Shelled macadamia trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in shelled macadamia was worth $407.6 million in 2024, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $407.6M | 43.5K t |
| 2023 | $406.8M | 40.7K t |
| 2022 | $567.5M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $575.8M | 41.3K t |
| 2020 | $570.1M | 41.1K t |
| 2019 | $653.5M | 42.4K t |
| 2018 | $612.6M | 36.9K t |
| 2017 | $469.9M | 33.2K t |
Top shelled macadamia exporting countries
South Africa is the largest exporter with 40% of world exports, followed by Australia and Kenya. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 87 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $164.1M | 40% |
| Australia | $80.6M | 20% |
| Kenya | $57.9M | 14% |
| China | $21.1M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $16.0M | 3.9% |
| Guatemala | $15.5M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Malawi | $11.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 2.1% |
| United States | $4.5M | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (25%), China (10%) and Germany (9%). 147 countries imported it, and the top three take 44% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102.5M | 25% |
| China | $39.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $35.5M | 8.7% |
| Japan | $35.2M | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $30.6M | 7.5% |
| South Korea | $18.4M | 4.5% |
| Australia | $15.8M | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $13.7M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $13.0M | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $11.7M | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $7.8M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $11.07 per kg and Kenya $7.58 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 0802.62: Nuts, edible: macadamia, fresh or dried, shelled. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most shelled macadamia?
South Africa exported $164.1 million in 2024, 40% of the world total, followed by Australia (20%) and Kenya (14%). In all, 87 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most shelled macadamia?
The United States imported $102.5 million in 2024, 25% of world imports, ahead of China (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in shelled macadamia?
It was worth $407.6 million in 2024, about 43.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $653.5 million. 87 countries reported exports and 147 reported imports.
What is the average price of shelled macadamia per kg?
The world average declared value was about $9.36 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Vietnam averaged $11.07 per kg and Kenya $7.58 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 shelled macadamia?
The HS code for shelled macadamia is subheading 0802.62, 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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