Georgia ranks sixth in the world for hazelnut production, producing 14,800 tons of peeled hazelnuts in 2022-2023. The country's share in global production is 3%. Turkey remains the world leader with 415,300 tons, accounting for 71% of world production. Georgia's hazelnut exports for this season were lower than the previous one, and hazelnuts were its major export item in the fruits, nuts, and vegetables category.