Azerbaijan is third largest hazelnut exporter globally

Azerbaijan is the third-largest exporter of hazelnuts to global markets in the first quarter of 2022. A total of 67,000/mt of hazelnuts have been harvested in Azerbaijan this year. About 95% percent of hazelnuts are exported to European markets.
According to data released by International Nut and Dried Fruit Council, Azerbaijan comes in at number three in exporting both kernel-based and shelled hazelnut to global markets. According to 5-year average statistics, since 2017, the country has remained in the top 3 of the largest exporters of dried fruit with a 5% share in kernel-based exports and 5% in the shelled crops.
Exports go to more than 25 countries including Russia, Germany, Georgia, Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, France, Ukraine, Switzerland, and others. Germany and Italy are said to be the largest buyers of Azerbaijani hazelnuts. Turkey dominates the hazelnut market in both segments with 68% and 75% shares, respectively, over the same period. Italy comes in second with an 11% and 7% share.