Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Argentina Walnut Production was 18.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023. Argentina’s walnut production between 2015 and 2024 remained relatively stable, reflecting the continued contribution of walnut cultivation to the country’s agricultural and horticultural sector. During this period, production showed minor fluctuations, increasing from approximately 15.69 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 18.52 thousand tonnes in 2024.
Argentina Walnut Production moved from 15.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 18.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+18%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 18.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 15.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2015) is 2.93 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +17.3% in 2016.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Argentina ranks 13 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.52 | 0% |
| 2023 | 18.51 | −0.2% |
| 2022 | 18.54 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 18.51 | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 18.48 | −0.8% |
| 2019Peak | 18.62 | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 18.41 | 0% |
| 2017 | 18.41 | 0% |
| 2016 | 18.41 | +17.3% |
| 2015 Trough | 15.69 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Argentina is highlighted.
Data definition
Walnut Production — Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year. It measures the agricultural output of walnuts, including commercially cultivated walnut orchards and other agricultural production systems. The indicator represents harvested walnut quantities and is generally measured in tonnes, reflecting the scale, productivity, and growth trends of the walnut industry across different regions.
This indicator includes the total production of edible walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees, including varieties such as English/Persian walnuts and other commercially grown walnut species. It covers walnuts produced through agricultural farming systems, including orchard cultivation and managed plantations, and accounts for harvested walnut output intended for food consumption, processing, and trade purposes.
This indicator excludes walnut products that have undergone further processing, such as walnut oil, roasted walnuts, packaged walnut products, and other processed food items. It does not include imports, exports, consumption volumes, market value, or sales data. Non-food uses of walnut trees, such as timber production, are also excluded, as the indicator focuses only on agricultural walnut nut production.
Walnut Production — Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year. It measures the agricultural output of walnuts, including commercially cultivated walnut orchards and other agricultural production systems. The indicator represents harvested walnut quantities and is generally measured in tonnes, reflecting the scale, productivity, and growth trends of the walnut industry across different regions.
The gradual increase indicates steady improvement in walnut farming practices, orchard management, and production efficiency.
Walnut cultivation in Argentina is mainly carried out in regions with favourable climatic conditions, particularly areas suitable for temperate fruit and nut production. The sector includes traditional farming systems as well as commercial orchards that contribute to local agricultural output and rural economic activities. Farmers utilize established cultivation techniques, while improvements in irrigation, crop management, and harvesting practices support consistent walnut production.
Throughout the decade, production remained within a narrow range, with output reaching approximately 18.62 thousand tonnes in 2019 and maintaining similar levels in subsequent years. The stable production pattern indicates resilience within Argentina’s walnut sector despite challenges such as weather variability, production costs, and changes in agricultural conditions. The consistency of output highlights the importance of walnut cultivation as a reliable component of Argentina’s diversified agricultural production.
Walnut production contributes to Argentina’s food supply chain by supporting farmers, agricultural employment, and domestic nut markets. The indicator represents the total quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees during a particular year. It includes edible walnut production from agricultural systems while excluding processed walnut products, trade activities, consumption volumes, market prices, and non-food uses of walnut trees. This measure provides insights into Argentina’s walnut cultivation trends, production stability, and agricultural development over time
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Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year. It measures the agricultural output of walnuts, including commercially cultivated walnut orchards and other agricultural production systems. The indicator represents harvested walnut quantities and is generally measured in tonnes, reflecting the scale, productivity, and growth trends of the walnut industry across different regions.
Argentina Walnut Production was 18.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0% on 2023.
Argentina Walnut Production moved from 15.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 18.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+18%), an average of +1.9% a year. The series high was 18.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 15.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 18.62 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 15.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Included: This indicator includes the total production of edible walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees, including varieties such as English/Persian walnuts and other commercially grown walnut species. It covers walnuts produced through agricultural farming systems, including orchard cultivation and managed plantations, and accounts for harvested walnut output intended for food consumption, processing, and trade purposes. Excluded: This indicator excludes walnut products that have undergone further processing, such as walnut oil, roasted walnuts, packaged walnut products, and other processed food items. It does not include imports, exports, consumption volumes, market value, or sales data. Non-food uses of walnut trees, such as timber production, are also excluded, as the indicator focuses only on agricultural walnut nut production.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&overlay=download-data&pickerSort=asc&pickerMetric=entityName&Food=Walnuts&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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