Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Global Walnut Production was 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023. Global walnut production demonstrated a strong upward trajectory between 2015 and 2024, reflecting growing demand for tree nuts, improvements in agricultural productivity, and the continued expansion of commercial walnut cultivation across major producing regions.
Global Walnut Production moved from 3,263 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.3%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 3,263 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 1,086 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +9.6% in 2020.
Of the 23 countries in this dataset, China, U.S. and Turkey have the highest values in 2024 (1,500, 547, 426 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 1,500 | +11.1% | |
| 2 | U.S. | 547 | −27.2% | |
| 3 | Turkey | 426 | +18.3% | |
| 4 | Iran | 411.3 | +8.6% | |
| 5 | India | 317.8 | +0.6% | |
| 6 | Chile | 175 | −8.9% | |
| 7 | Mexico | 169.8 | +1.2% | |
| 8 | Uzbekistan | 49.15 | −0.4% | |
| 9 | France | 27.71 | −11.7% | |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 27.52 | +1.9% | |
| 11 | Egypt | 23.58 | −0.1% | |
| 12 | Spain | 20.06 | +15.7% | |
| 13 | Argentina | 18.52 | 0% | |
| 14 | Italy | 15.94 | +6.6% | |
| 15 | Pakistan | 13.86 | −3% | |
| 16 | Australia | 12.00 | +50% | |
| 17 | Morocco | 11.25 | +14.2% | |
| 18 | Portugal | 11.15 | +21.2% | |
| 19 | North Macedonia | 5.52 | +31.8% | |
| 20 | Lebanon | 3.38 | +0.3% | |
| 21 | South Korea | 1.15 | +0.5% | |
| 22 | Croatia | 0.300 | +66.7% | |
| 23 | Jordan | 0.00300 | +200% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 4,349 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 4,257 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | 4,002 | +5% |
| 2021 | 3,813 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 3,748 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 3,421 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 3,298 | −1.9% |
| 2017 | 3,364 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 3,303 | +1.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,263 | — |
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.
Worldwide production increased from approximately 3.26 million tonnes in 2015 to 4.35 million tonnes in 2024, highlighting sustained long-term growth in the global walnut industry. This expansion was supported by increasing orchard areas, higher yields, improved farming practices, and rising consumer demand for walnuts in food processing, bakery products, confectionery, snacks, and health-oriented diets.
Throughout the decade, leading producers such as China, the United States, Iran, Turkey, India, Chile, Mexico, France, and several European and Central Asian countries made significant contributions to global output . Government support, agricultural research, and investments in sustainable farming practices also strengthened productivity across many walnut-producing countries.
Despite the overall positive growth trend, annual global production experienced moderate fluctuations due to adverse weather conditions, including droughts, excessive rainfall, frost, heatwaves, and changing climatic patterns that affected flowering, pollination, and harvest yields in key producing regions. In addition, challenges such as water scarcity, pest outbreaks, labour availability, and rising production costs influenced output in certain years. Nevertheless, continuous technological advancements and improved farm management practices enabled producers to maintain resilient production levels and support long-term industry growth.
Walnuts remain one of the world's most valuable tree nut crops, supplying domestic consumption, food manufacturing industries, and international trade. Increasing awareness of the nutritional benefits of walnuts, expanding export opportunities, and growing demand for plant-based, protein-rich foods continue to drive global market expansion. Overall, global walnut production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a steadily growing, technologically advanced, and increasingly sustainable agricultural sector that plays a vital role in supporting food industries, rural economies, and international agricultural trade.
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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.
Global Walnut Production was 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 2.2% on 2023.
Global Walnut Production moved from 3,263 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.3%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 3,263 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 4,349 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 3,263 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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