In 2023, Germany saw a significant increase in its import of peeled hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, with a record 4.2 thousand tons, marking a 73.5% rise from the previous year. The imports were worth around 23.7 million euros, up by 65.7%. Despite a drop in December 2023, Azerbaijan emerged as Germany's fourth largest supplier of shelled hazelnuts, trailing Turkey, Italy, and Chile. Other EU nations also imported hazelnuts from Azerbaijan, with Belgium restarting imports in November 2023 after a break since December 2015.