Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Australia Walnut Production was 12.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 50% on 2023. Australia’s walnut production between 2015 and 2024 reflects the gradual expansion and modernization of the country’s nut-growing industry, supported by favourable agricultural conditions, advanced orchard management practices, and increasing investment in commercial walnut cultivation.
Australia Walnut Production moved from 6.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+89.8%), an average of +7.4% a year. The series high was 14.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 6.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 8.02 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +50% in 2024.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Australia ranks 16 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% 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 | 12.00 | +50% |
| 2023 | 8.00 | −44.2% |
| 2022Peak | 14.34 | +5% |
| 2021 | 13.66 | +15.9% |
| 2020 | 11.78 | −1% |
| 2019 | 11.89 | +9.8% |
| 2018 | 10.83 | +12.3% |
| 2017 | 9.64 | +14.8% |
| 2016 | 8.40 | +32.8% |
| 2015 Trough | 6.32 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Australia 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.
During this period, production showed an overall upward trend, increasing from approximately 6.32 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 12 thousand tonnes in 2024. This growth indicates improvements in orchard productivity, plantation development, and harvesting efficiency within Australia’s walnut sector.
Walnut cultivation in Australia is primarily carried out through commercial orchards located in regions with suitable climates, reliable water resources, and favourable soil conditions. The industry benefits from modern farming techniques, improved irrigation systems, and the adoption of efficient cultivation practices that support higher yields and consistent production. The increasing production capacity highlights the growing importance of walnuts within Australia’s horticultural and agricultural produce sector.
The production trend remained positive throughout most of the decade, with output increasing steadily until reaching approximately 14.34 thousand tonnes in 2022, followed by a temporary decline in 2023 before recovering in 2024. These fluctuations reflect the influence of seasonal weather conditions, orchard maturity, and variations in annual harvesting performance. Despite short-term changes, the long-term growth pattern demonstrates the strengthening position of Australia’s walnut industry.
Walnut production contributes to Australia’s agricultural economy by supporting regional farming communities, food supply chains, and domestic nut markets. The indicator measures the total quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees during a specific year. It includes edible walnut production from commercial orchards and managed agricultural systems while excluding processed walnut products, trade volumes, consumption data, market values, and non-food uses of walnut trees. This indicator provides valuable insights into production trends, cultivation development, and the overall performance of Australia’s walnut industry.
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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.
Australia Walnut Production was 12.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 50% on 2023.
Australia Walnut Production moved from 6.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+89.8%), an average of +7.4% a year. The series high was 14.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 6.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 14.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 6.32 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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