Wholesale sale of hazelnuts Buying exported hazelnuts at the best price
Hazelnuts are one of the most valuable nuts in Iran, which, in addition to the domestic market, also has a special place in exports. Companies, confectionery workshops, chocolate making and ice cream production are among the main buyers of hazelnut kernels. In this article, we will examine the important points of wholesale of hazelnuts, daily price, quality, and how to buy directly from the producer.
Importance of bulk purchasing of hazelnuts
Buying hazelnuts in bulk has two main advantages for production units and dried fruit sellers:
1. Decreasing the finished price due to the elimination of intermediaries
2. Access to fresh and high-quality kernels directly from gardeners or processing centers
In the competitive dried fruit market, choosing a reliable supplier is very important; Because hazelnuts lose oil and taste bitter due to improper storage.
Types of hazelnuts in the wholesale market
In wholesale transactions, hazelnuts are usually offered in three types:
- Raw hazelnuts: suitable for export, confectionery and industrial processing
- Roasted hazelnuts: ready for consumption or packaging
- Broken nuts (grade two): more economical, suitable for nougat and halva production workshops
- Factors affecting the price of wholesale hazelnut nuts
The daily price of hazelnut nuts depends on the following factors:
- harvesting area (Tabarstan, Urmia, Rudsar, etc.) and nut color
- harvest time and freshness of the product
- fluctuations in the global dry fruit market and exchange rate
How to buy wholesale hazelnuts
To buy safely wholesale hazelnuts:
1. Buy from the manufacturer or companies with a health license. 2. Check product sample before bulk order. 3. Be sure to include the conditions of storage, transportation and production date. 4. In case of purchase for export, get the standard certificate and quality analysis sheet.
Use of hazelnut kernels in food industry
In addition to direct food consumption, hazelnut kernels are widely used in the following industries:
- Production of chocolate and breakfast creams
- Sweets and biscuits
- Dairy products and ice cream
- Natural oil extraction
