Rising to a series high
Asia Walnut Production moved from 1,972 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+42.7%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1,801 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What Asia Walnut Production shows
Asia Walnut Production was 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 10% on 2023. Asia is one of the largest wheat-producing regions in the world, playing a vital role in global food security and agricultural production. Between 2015 and 2024, wheat production across Asia demonstrated a generally positive trend, supported by expanding cultivation practices, improvements in agricultural technology, and sustained government initiatives aimed at increasing crop productivity.
A 36% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2018) is 1,012 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −10.5% in 2018.
China leads the region
Within Asia, China has the highest value in 2024 at 1,500 Thousand Tonnes, 53.3% of the regional total.
Country ranking
Walnut Production by country, 2024
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,500 | +11.1% | |
| 2 | Turkey | 426 | +18.3% | |
| 3 | Iran | 411.3 | +8.6% | |
| 4 | India | 317.8 | +0.6% | |
| 5 | Uzbekistan | 49.15 | −0.4% | |
| 6 | Afghanistan | 27.52 | +1.9% | |
| 7 | Pakistan | 13.86 | −3% | |
| 8 | Lebanon | 3.38 | +0.3% | |
| 9 | South Korea | 1.15 | +0.5% | |
| 10 | Jordan | 0.00300 | +200% |
By region
Walnut Production by region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Asia Walnut Production by year
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 2,813 | +10% |
| 2023 | 2,559 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 2,328 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | 2,242 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 2,179 | +10% |
| 2019 | 1,980 | +9.9% |
| 2018 Trough | 1,801 | −10.5% |
| 2017 | 2,014 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1,948 | −1.2% |
| 2015 | 1,972 | — |
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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.
Major wheat-producing countries such as China, India, Pakistan, Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and several other Asian nations collectively accounted for a substantial share of global wheat output, reflecting the region's importance in meeting domestic consumption and international market demand.
Throughout the decade, wheat production benefited from the adoption of high-yielding seed varieties, improved irrigation infrastructure, mechanised farming equipment, balanced fertiliser application, and enhanced crop management techniques. Government support through subsidies, minimum support prices, agricultural extension services, and investments in research and development further contributed to maintaining production growth across many countries. Rising demand for wheat-based food products, population growth, and increasing emphasis on food self-sufficiency also encouraged continued expansion of wheat cultivation.
Despite these positive developments, annual production experienced fluctuations due to changing climatic conditions, including droughts, floods, heatwaves, irregular rainfall, and water availability challenges. In certain areas, pest infestations, soil degradation, and rising input costs also influenced productivity. Nevertheless, continuous technological advancements, improved farming practices, and climate-resilient agricultural strategies helped many countries minimise production losses and maintain relatively stable output levels over the period.
Asia's wheat industry serves as a critical source of food, livestock feed, and raw material for flour milling, bakery products, noodles, pasta, and various processed food industries. Continued investments in precision agriculture, digital farming technologies, sustainable water management, improved seed development, and modern harvesting techniques are expected to strengthen future production capacity. Overall, wheat production in Asia between 2015 and 2024 reflects the region's expanding agricultural capabilities, increasing productivity, and enduring importance as one of the world's leading wheat-producing regions.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Asia 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.
What was Asia Walnut Production in 2024?
Asia Walnut Production was 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 10% on 2023.
How has Asia Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Asia Walnut Production moved from 1,972 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+42.7%), an average of +4% a year. The series high was 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 1,801 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Asia Walnut Production?
The highest value was 2,813 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 1,801 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What does the Asia Walnut Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the Asia Walnut Production data come from?
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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