Shelled hazelnuts exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shelled hazelnuts by Turkey reached $1.43 billion in 2024 (175.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 94 countries. That is 42% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.43B | 175.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.01B | 156.5K t |
| 2022 | $961.7M | 176.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.21B | 182.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.11B | 158.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.03B | 160.5K t |
| 2018 | $933.0M | 159.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.02B | 145.5K t |
Where Turkey exports shelled hazelnuts to
Most of it went to Germany (25%), Italy (22%), Poland (9%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $363.9M | 25% |
| Italy | $319.8M | 22% |
| Poland | $126.5M | 8.8% |
| France | $119.2M | 8.3% |
| Switzerland | $59.4M | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $45.2M | 3.2% |
| China | $43.8M | 3.1% |
| Algeria | $38.5M | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $25.4M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $25.3M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.17 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled hazelnuts imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported shelled hazelnuts worth $13.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Azerbaijan (36%), Germany (19%), Georgia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $4.8M | 36% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 19% |
| Georgia | $1.9M | 14% |
| Ukraine | $765K | 5.7% |
| Bulgaria | $710K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $632K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $513K | 3.8% |
| France | $424K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $288K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $194K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey shelled hazelnuts exports (HS 0802.22): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0802.22: Nuts, edible: hazelnuts or filberts (corylus spp.), fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled hazelnuts exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported shelled hazelnuts worth $1.43 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 94 countries worldwide, with 62% of world exports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled hazelnuts from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($363.9 million), followed by Italy (22%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 142 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled hazelnuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.17 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of shelled hazelnuts from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.02 billion in 2017 to $1.43 billion in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.09 billion a year.
Does Turkey also import shelled hazelnuts?
Yes. Turkey imported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Azerbaijan, Germany and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.42 billion a year.
What is the HS code for shelled hazelnuts?
The HS code for shelled hazelnuts is subheading 0802.22. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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