Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
India Walnut Production was 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023. India’s walnut production sector represents an important segment of the country’s horticulture and agricultural produce industry, supported by traditional cultivation practices, favourable mountain climates, and increasing demand for high-value tree nuts.
India Walnut Production moved from 238 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.5%), an average of +3.3% a year. The series high was 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 228.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 89.18 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +25.7% in 2017.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, India ranks 5 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 7.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 317.8 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 316 | +9.4% |
| 2022 | 288.9 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 281.5 | −1.7% |
| 2020 | 286.4 | −4.3% |
| 2019 | 299.2 | −0.2% |
| 2018 | 299.7 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 287.3 | +25.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 228.6 | −4% |
| 2015 | 238 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. India 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.
Walnut cultivation is primarily concentrated in regions with suitable environmental conditions, where cooler temperatures, fertile soils, and appropriate agricultural landscapes support productive walnut orchards. Between 2015 and 2024, India’s walnut production showed a positive growth trend, increasing from approximately 238 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 317.78 thousand tonnes in 2024. The increase reflects improvements in orchard management, expansion of cultivation activities, better farming practices, and enhanced productivity among growers. India’s walnut industry mainly consists of cultivated walnut orchards producing edible walnuts for domestic consumption, food processing, and agricultural markets. The sector provides important economic opportunities for farming communities by supporting employment in cultivation, harvesting, and distribution activities. Adoption of improved cultivation methods, better crop management techniques, and technological advancements has contributed to strengthening production efficiency. However, walnut production is influenced by several factors, including climatic conditions, changing weather patterns, availability of irrigation resources, orchard age, pest management challenges, and fluctuations in market demand. Sustainable agricultural practices and modernization of farming systems are important for ensuring future production stability and competitiveness. This macro indicator evaluates the annual harvested quantity of walnuts produced from cultivated walnut trees in India, highlighting changes in production volumes, cultivation patterns, and industry performance over time. It includes only primary walnut production from agricultural activities and excludes processed walnut products such as walnut oil, roasted walnuts, and packaged food items. The indicator also excludes imports, exports, consumption levels, market value, and non-food uses of walnut trees, focusing specifically on agricultural walnut nut production.
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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.
India Walnut Production was 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.6% on 2023.
India Walnut Production moved from 238 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+33.5%), an average of +3.3% a year. The series high was 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 228.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 317.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 228.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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