In 2021, the European Union (EU)-27 imported $7.1 billion in tree nuts from the world. The United States, with $2.5 billion, is the largest EU-27 tree nuts supplier, accounting for 35 percent of total imports. Turkey is the second largest supplier with almost 23 percent of imports, followed by Vietnam and Chile. U.S. almonds (both in-shell and shelled) totaled $1.3 billion, followed by pistachios with $687 million and walnuts with almost $371 million. Within the EU, the most significant importers of U.S. tree nuts (in order of importance) are Germany, Spain, and The Netherlands.
The Food Processing and Snack Industry Remain the Most Significant Buyers The growing popularity of healthier snacking and eating habits among European consumers continues to encourage consumption of nuts, both tree nuts and ground nuts. Nuts also continue to be a strong part of traditions, mainly Christmas.
Many consumers perceive nuts as having health benefits and increasingly include them in their diets. The desire for general health and wellbeing, the increasing interest in plant-based diets (vegan and vegetarian) – along with the publication of scientific studies highlighting the benefits of nut consumption – continue fueling demand for these products.
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Source: apps.fas.usda.gov