Shelled hazelnuts imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $15.2 million of shelled hazelnuts in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 77% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 478 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports shelled hazelnuts from
Turkey alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Georgia grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $13.7M | 90% |
| Georgia | $696K | 4.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $664K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $93K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $26K | 0.2% |
| France | $21K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Israel | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.86 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 exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $414 thousand of shelled hazelnuts in 2024 (53 tonnes). Most of it went to Turkey (36%), Qatar (19%), Saudi Arabia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Bahrain grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $150K | 36% |
| Qatar | $79K | 19% |
| Saudi Arabia | $77K | 19% |
| Maldives | $62K | 15% |
| Seychelles | $16K | 3.8% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $6K | 1.4% |
| Madagascar | $1K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates shelled hazelnuts imports (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 imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported shelled hazelnuts worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 77% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled hazelnuts to the United Arab Emirates?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($13.7 million), followed by Georgia (5%) and Azerbaijan (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Georgia grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled hazelnuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.86 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 imports of shelled hazelnuts to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export shelled hazelnuts?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $414 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million 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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