Tree nuts trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in tree nuts was worth $19.93 billion in 2024, about 4.10 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017, and up 11% 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 | $19.93B | 4.10M t |
| 2023 | $17.90B | 3.92M t |
| 2022 | $19.10B | 3.77M t |
| 2021 | $19.35B | 3.77M t |
| 2020 | $19.04B | 3.45M t |
| 2019 | $19.98B | 3.52M t |
| 2018 | $18.69B | 3.20M t |
| 2017 | $17.98B | 3.09M t |
Top tree nuts exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 46% of world exports, followed by Turkey and China. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 179 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.27B | 47% |
| Turkey | $2.12B | 11% |
| China | $1.18B | 5.9% |
| Australia | $904.9M | 4.5% |
| Spain | $798.5M | 4% |
| Iran | $777.4M | 3.9% |
| Chile | $682.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $523.9M | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $473.7M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $376.4M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $283.7M | 1.4% |
| Mexico | $169.7M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 30% across 220 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.19B | 11% |
| Germany | $2.12B | 11% |
| India | $1.67B | 8.4% |
| Italy | $1.45B | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $919.1M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $896.0M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $819.0M | 4.1% |
| France | $695.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $683.9M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $642.2M | 3.2% |
| Canada | $482.5M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $424.9M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.02 per kg and China $3.32 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: Nuts (excluding coconuts, Brazils and cashew nuts); fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most tree nuts?
The United States exported $9.27 billion in 2024, 46% of the world total, followed by Turkey (11%) and China (6%). In all, 179 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most tree nuts?
China imported $2.19 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Germany (11%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in tree nuts?
It was worth $19.93 billion in 2024, about 4.10 million tonnes. That is an increase of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $19.98 billion. 179 countries reported exports and 220 reported imports.
What is the average price of tree nuts per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.86 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $9.02 per kg and China $3.32 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 tree nuts?
The HS code for tree nuts is heading 0802, 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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