Hazelnuts (in shell) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of hazelnuts (in shell) by the United States reached $42.0 million in 2024 (15.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 86 countries for exports of this product. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $108.7 million.
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 | $42.0M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $36.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2022 | $74.5M | 25.4K t |
| 2021 | $108.7M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $80.5M | 19.5K t |
| 2019 | $83.7M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $57.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2017 | $85.3M | 24.4K t |
Where the United States exports hazelnuts (in shell) to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (24%), Hong Kong (21%), China (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.9M | 24% |
| Hong Kong | $8.9M | 21% |
| China | $8.8M | 21% |
| Vietnam | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Malaysia | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.5% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| France | $785K | 1.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $3.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hazelnuts (in shell) imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported hazelnuts (in shell) worth $340 thousand (78 tonnes). Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), France (29%), Canada (24%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $141K | 41% |
| France | $100K | 29% |
| Canada | $81K | 24% |
| Italy | $19K | 5.6% |
| Croatia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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.
Common questions
What is the value of hazelnuts (in shell) exported by the United States?
The United States exported hazelnuts (in shell) worth $42.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 86 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy hazelnuts (in shell) from the United States?
Italy was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (21%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average export price of hazelnuts (in shell) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $3.29 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of hazelnuts (in shell) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $85.3 million in 2017 to $42.0 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2021 at $108.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import hazelnuts (in shell)?
Yes. The United States imported $340 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, France and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hazelnuts (in shell)?
The HS code for hazelnuts (in shell) is subheading 0802.21. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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