Broadly stable
Germany Walnut Production moved from 18.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 18.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.4%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 18.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 18.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What Germany Walnut Production shows
Germany Walnut Production was 18.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.9% on 2016. Germany’s walnut production represents a specialized segment of its agricultural produce sector, supported by traditional orchard cultivation, small-scale farming activities, and managed agricultural systems. Although Germany is not among the largest global walnut producers, walnut cultivation contributes to local agricultural diversity and regional food production.
A 1.3% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2016) is 0.229 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −1.3% in 2016.
Ranks 12 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Germany ranks 12 for 2017, behind China (1,000 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (571.5 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% of the global total in 2017.
Full series
Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 18.26 | +0.9% |
| 2016 Trough | 18.10 | −1.3% |
| 2015Peak | 18.33 | — |
Regional context
How Germany compares in Europe
Walnut Production by country, 2017, Thousand Tonnes. Germany is highlighted.
1France32.63
2Germany18.26
3Spain15.74
4Italy12.19
5Portugal4.59
6Croatia3.05
7North Macedonia2.34
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.
Between 2015 and 2018, walnut production remained relatively stable, with annual output ranging between approximately 18.10 and 18.33 thousand tonnes. This consistent production pattern reflects the contribution of established walnut-growing areas, favourable cultivation practices, and continued maintenance of productive walnut orchards. Walnut farming in Germany is influenced by climatic conditions, seasonal temperature variations, soil quality, and orchard management practices. Farmers typically focus on maintaining tree health, improving yield efficiency, and adopting sustainable cultivation methods to support long-term production. The sector includes walnuts harvested from cultivated trees intended for direct food consumption and use in food processing applications. Growing consumer interest in locally produced agricultural products and healthy food options has supported continued attention toward walnut cultivation. However, Germany’s walnut production remains limited compared with major producing countries due to geographical conditions, shorter growing seasons, and competition from international suppliers. Factors such as weather fluctuations, changing agricultural costs, and availability of suitable farmland also affect annual production levels. This macro indicator provides insights into Germany’s annual harvested walnut output and reflects changes in agricultural productivity, cultivation practices, and industry development. It focuses exclusively on primary walnut production from agricultural activities and excludes processed walnut products, imports, exports, consumption volumes, market value, and timber or other non-food uses of walnut trees. The indicator helps evaluate Germany’s position within the European walnut production landscape and highlights the role of sustainable farming practices in maintaining domestic walnut cultivation.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2017, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is Germany 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 Germany Walnut Production in 2017?
Germany Walnut Production was 18.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2017, up 0.9% on 2016.
How has Germany Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2017?
Germany Walnut Production moved from 18.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 18.26 Thousand Tonnes in 2017 (−0.4%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 18.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 18.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest Germany Walnut Production?
The highest value was 18.33 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 18.10 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the Germany 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 Germany 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 2015–2017 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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