Higher over the period
Chile Walnut Production moved from 90.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 175 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+94.4%), an average of +7.7% a year. The series high was 192 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 90.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Chile Walnut Production shows
Chile Walnut Production was 175 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.9% on 2023. Chile’s walnut production between 2015 and 2024 demonstrates significant growth and strengthening of the country’s position within the global walnut industry. During this period, production increased substantially from approximately 90 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 175 thousand tonnes in 2024, reflecting strong expansion in walnut cultivation, improved orchard management, and rising agricultural productivity.
A 53.1% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 102 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +52% in 2018.
Ranks 6 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Chile ranks 6 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 4% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Chile 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 175 | −8.9% |
| 2023Peak | 192 | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 175 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 161 | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 140.4 | +12.3% |
| 2019 | 125 | −17.8% |
| 2018 | 152 | +52% |
| 2017 | 100 | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 90.00 | 0% |
| 2015 Trough | 90.00 | — |
Regional context
How Chile compares across countries
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Chile is highlighted.
1China1,500
2U.S.547
3Turkey426
4Iran411.3
5India317.8
6Chile175
7Mexico169.8
8Uzbekistan49.15
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.
The overall upward trend highlights Chile’s growing importance as a major walnut-producing country, supported by favourable climatic conditions and export-oriented agricultural practices.
Walnut cultivation in Chile is primarily concentrated in regions with suitable Mediterranean climates, fertile soils, and efficient irrigation systems that support high-quality nut production. The industry has benefited from the expansion of commercial orchards, adoption of modern farming technologies, and improved harvesting techniques. These developments have contributed to increased yields and enhanced production capacity, allowing Chilean walnuts to become an important component of the country’s agricultural export sector.
Production showed consistent growth throughout much of the decade, reaching approximately 192 thousand tonnes in 2023, before experiencing a slight decline in 2024. The increase over the long term reflects investment in plantation development, improved orchard productivity, and greater efficiency in walnut farming operations. Short-term fluctuations were influenced by seasonal weather conditions, water availability, and annual variations in crop performance.
Walnut production plays an important role in Chile’s agricultural economy by supporting farmers, rural employment, food processing industries, and international trade opportunities. The indicator measures the total quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees within the country during a specific year. It includes edible walnut production from commercial orchards and managed agricultural systems while excluding processed walnut products, imports, exports, consumption data, market values, and non-food uses of walnut trees. This indicator provides insights into Chile’s walnut industry development, production growth patterns, and long-term agricultural performance.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- South America
- 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 Chile 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 Chile Walnut Production in 2024?
Chile Walnut Production was 175 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.9% on 2023.
How has Chile Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Chile Walnut Production moved from 90.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 175 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+94.4%), an average of +7.7% a year. The series high was 192 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 90.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Chile Walnut Production?
The highest value was 192 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 90.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Chile 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 Chile 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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