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Premium hazelnuts from Turkey, Italy, and Georgia. Natural, blanched, roasted, and diced for confectionery and bakery.
Hazelnuts are the backbone of the European confectionery industry, from chocolate pralines and spreads to bakery and ice cream. Turkey supplies approximately 75% of global production, making it the dominant origin for European buyers. Global production fluctuates between 400,000–500,000 metric tonnes of kernels annually. Corsodoro connects European manufacturers, retailers, and food service companies with certified hazelnut suppliers - offering natural kernels through hazelnut paste in both conventional and organic supply chains. Ferrero alone purchases roughly 30% of the Turkish crop, underscoring the strategic importance of diversified sourcing.
Hazelnuts are available in multiple processed forms for confectionery, bakery, and retail applications. Size grading follows Turkish TMO and UNECE standards.
| Form | Description | Variety / Size | Typical Use | Indicative Price (EUR/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-Shell | Whole hazelnuts with shell intact | Tombul, Giresun - 18-21mm | Retail snacking, festive packs, gift boxes | 4.00 – 6.00 |
| Natural Kernels | Shelled, with brown skin | 11-13mm, 13-15mm | Bakery, chocolate inclusions, snacking, roasting | 7.00 – 10.00 |
| Blanched | Skin removed by hot water/steam process | 11-13mm, 13-15mm | Pralines, spreads, confectionery, white chocolate | 8.00 – 11.00 |
| Roasted | Dry-roasted, blanched or natural | Various sizes | Snacking, bakery, praline, chocolate bars | 9.00 – 12.00 |
| Diced | Chopped to uniform size | 2-4mm or 4-6mm | Toppings, inclusions, ice cream, bakery | 8.00 – 11.00 |
| Flour | Finely ground hazelnut meal | - | Macarons, cakes, gluten-free baking, praline base | 8.00 – 12.00 |
| Paste | Smooth or crunchy hazelnut paste | 100% hazelnut | Spreads, praline filling, ice cream, confectionery | 10.00 – 13.00 |
Prices are indicative CIF European port and vary based on origin, crop year, and volume. Turkish TMO price floor significantly influences global pricing. Contact us for a current quote.
Corsodoro maintains direct relationships with hazelnut processors and exporters across the world's leading production regions.
Turkey's Black Sea coast (Giresun, Ordu, Trabzon, Sakarya) produces approximately 75% of the world's hazelnuts. The Tombul (round) variety from Giresun is considered the finest, while Levant types from western regions offer competitive pricing. Turkey's crop size determines global hazelnut prices each year. August–September harvest. BRC and IFS certified processors widely available.
Italy's Piedmont region produces the Tonda Gentile delle Langhe (TGL) variety - the gold standard for confectionery. Round shape, thin skin, intense flavour, and high oil content make TGL the benchmark for Nutella and premium pralines. Lazio and Campania also produce significant volumes. August–September harvest. Premium pricing reflects quality and limited supply.
Georgia has emerged as an important alternative hazelnut origin, with production concentrated in the western Samegrelo and Guria regions. Georgian hazelnuts offer competitive pricing compared to Turkish and Italian origins. Quality has improved significantly with new Tonda Gentile plantings. August–September harvest. Growing BRC certification availability.
Azerbaijan is an emerging hazelnut origin with production in the Balakan, Zagatala, and Sheki districts near the Georgian border. Competitive pricing and growing processing infrastructure. Quality improvements driven by international investment. A strategic diversification option for European buyers seeking alternatives to Turkish-dominant supply.
All Corsodoro hazelnut supply chains are backed by internationally recognised food safety and sustainability certifications. We match your specific certification requirements with verified suppliers.
BRC Global Standards
IFS Food
HACCP
EU Organic
Fairtrade
Organic hazelnuts are available from Turkey and Italy. Rainforest Alliance and UTZ certified supply is increasingly available from Turkish origins. All processing partners hold BRC or IFS certification as a minimum. Learn more about our certification standards →
All major hazelnut origins share a similar Northern Hemisphere harvest window (Aug–Sep), making crop year transitions a key factor in supply planning.
Processed hazelnut kernels are available year-round from warehoused stock. New-crop Turkish hazelnuts typically arrive at European ports from October onward. The Turkish TMO (Toprak Mahsulleri Ofisi) crop estimate in August is the single most important factor determining global hazelnut pricing for the year ahead.
Turkey produces approximately 75% of the world's hazelnuts, concentrated in the Black Sea coastal regions of Giresun, Ordu, and Trabzon. The unique microclimate - mild winters, humid summers, and rich volcanic soil - creates ideal growing conditions for the Tombul (round) variety, considered the world's finest hazelnut. Turkey's dominance means that global hazelnut prices are heavily influenced by Turkish crop conditions, weather events, and the TMO (state purchasing agency) price floor. Ferrero alone purchases roughly 30% of the entire Turkish crop annually.
Corsodoro supplies hazelnuts in all forms required by the confectionery and bakery industry: natural kernels (with skin), blanched (skin removed), roasted, roasted and chopped, diced (2–4mm, 4–6mm), hazelnut flour (finely ground), and hazelnut paste (smooth or crunchy). Blanched and roasted hazelnuts are the standard for chocolate pralines and spreads. Diced hazelnuts are used as toppings and inclusions. All forms are available from Turkish, Italian, and Georgian origins.
Tonda Gentile delle Langhe (TGL) is an Italian hazelnut variety from Piedmont, widely regarded as the gold standard for confectionery use. It has a round shape, thin skin that blanches easily, intense flavour, and high oil content ideal for praline and spread production. Ferrero uses TGL as the benchmark for Nutella. Italian TGL commands a significant premium over Turkish hazelnuts - typically EUR 2–4/kg more. Georgian and Chilean Tonda Gentile plantings are emerging as alternative sources at lower price points.
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