2025 Walnut Supply Surge: Chilean Opportunities for Bulk Buyers
Chilean Walnut Export Market Report – May 2025: Updated Insights, Trends, and Forecasts
An exclusive Cardassilaris Family analysis with confirmed export data through early June 2025.
In May 2025, the Chilean walnut industry achieved impressive export growth, solidifying Chile’s role as a key supplier to global markets. With updated figures confirmed by key suppliers, we now present a refined report capturing the full scale of this season’s performance.
🌰 Updated Export Totals (May 2025)
- Total Walnut Exports: Over 22,000 metric tons (MT) (in-shell equivalent)
- Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth: +43%
- In-shell Growth: +28%
- Shelled/Kernels Growth: +127%
📦 Key Market Destinations
The 7 principal destinations for Chilean walnuts in 2025 were:
- Turkey
- India + UAE
- Italy
- Spain
- Germany
- Morocco
- Russia
🔍 Market Performance (2024 vs. 2025)
| Market | 2024 (MT) | 2025 (MT) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | ~400 | ~2,400 | +500% |
| Italy | ~1,800 | ~3,200 | +80% |
| Spain | ~1,500 | ~1,800 | +20% |
| India + UAE | ~4,000 | ~4,100 | +2.5% |
| Turkey | ~3,500 | ~5,100 | +46% |
| Morocco | ~1,300 | ~1,000 | -23% |
| Russia | ~600 | ~1,300 | +117% |
📈 Conclusion & Outlook
- Europe and Turkey remain the dominant drivers of Chilean walnut demand in 2025.
- Shelled walnut exports continue to surge, with +127% growth — a trend expected to remain strong through 2026.
- German, Italian, and Dutch markets are showing increasing preference for processed, ready-to-use product.
- In-shell demand remains robust, particularly from Turkey and Russia.
- South American markets are expected to regain momentum in the second half of 2025.
✅ Final Note from Cardassilaris Family
At Cardassilaris Family, we stand at the center of the global walnut trade — connecting trusted growers with quality-conscious buyers. Through decades of market expertise and strong supplier partnerships, we ensure our clients get accurate insights and the right product, at the right time.
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