France Hazelnut Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Whole Hazelnut and Hazelnut Paste), By Application (Food & Beverage and Pharmaceuticals), and France Hazelnut Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

France Hazelnut Market Insights Forecasts to 2035 

• The France Hazelnut Market Size was Estimated at USD 928.5 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 8.87% from 2025 to 2035
• The France Hazelnut Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2365.7 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The France Hazelnut Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 2365.7 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 8.87% from 2025 to 2035. This is because of their remarkable health benefits, which complement the growing trend toward healthier eating habits. Hazelnuts are becoming more and more popular among consumers.

Market Overview 

The French hazelnut market is part of the broader hazelnut market, which encompasses the production, processing, buying, selling, and consumption of hazelnuts in France. This market is significant because France is both a major consumer and producer of hazelnuts. The French hazelnut market is primarily characterized by growing demand for and health-driven products, continued usage of hazelnuts in food and non-food products, and rising popularity of hazelnut products. The trend for hazelnuts is increasing because consumers are seeking products with health benefits in a market that has health-conscious consumers. Hazelnuts have long been considered healthy, but it wasn't realized until recently that hazelnuts are such a good source of nutrients and are nutrient-dense, providing several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, copper, manganese, and magnesium. One benefit that health researchers have noted is that consuming hazelnuts is beneficial to cardiovascular health. Their large amounts of monounsaturated fats and antioxidants appear to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) levels while increasing good cholesterol (HDL).

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the France hazelnut market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the France hazelnut market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the France hazelnut market. 

Driving Factors

The France hazelnut market is driven by together, hazelnuts are considered an important source of market growth because of their flexibility and use in other industry sectors, including food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The demand for hazelnut products is growing in confectionery, baked goods, and natural flavors. The chocolate industry uses nearly half of all hazelnuts produced, making it attractive to other areas of the food industry. Staple food sectors are reacting to the rapid growth of organic food awareness, where consumers are willing to pay up for organic hazelnuts because it is feeling a responsibility for their diet as well as an environmental responsibility. Studies show that organic hazelnuts are healthier and taste better to consumers, affecting the bottom line of organizations.

Restraining Factors

The French hazelnut market faces many challenges, including pests, policy bans on insecticides, and competition from other accounts and nut types. Climate change, supply-chain issues, and pricing volatility create challenges for the French hazelnut sector.

Market Segmentation

The France Hazelnut Market share is classified into product and application.

• The whole hazelnut segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France hazelnut market is segmented by product into whole hazelnut and hazelnut paste. Among these, the whole hazelnut segment held the highest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Whole hazelnut demand is rising as a result of several strong factors that satisfy modern consumer tastes.  The rich nutritional profile of whole hazelnuts, which includes vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, is well known.  Vitamin E, an antioxidant that promotes heart health and may lower the risk of chronic diseases, is especially abundant in them.

• The food & beverage segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The France hazelnut market is segmented by application into food & beverage and pharmaceuticals. Among these, the food & beverage segment held the largest share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The market is expanding as a result of the popularity of gourmet and specialty hazelnut products.  Premium chocolates, artisanal spreads, and gourmet snacks are increasingly containing hazelnuts, which appeals to customers looking for upscale, decadent culinary experiences.  Innovative product launches that appeal to both domestic and foreign markets have resulted from the cultural acceptance of hazelnuts in a variety of cuisines, especially in areas with a strong nut-based culinary heritage.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the France hazelnut market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market. 

List of Key Companies

• Olam International
• ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company)
• Holmquist Hazelnut Orchards, LLC
• Northwest Hazelnut Company
• DeveHerbes
• American Hazelnut Company
• Kanegrade Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the France Hazelnut Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Hazelnut Market, By Product                                                

• Whole Hazelnut
• Hazelnut Paste

France Hazelnut Market, By Application                                                      

• Food & Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals