Lower over the period
Iran Walnut Production moved from 420 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 411.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.1%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 420 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 304 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What Iran Walnut Production shows
Iran Walnut Production was 411.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 8.6% on 2023. Iran’s walnut production showed a relatively stable but fluctuating pattern between 2015 and 2024, reflecting the country’s long-standing tradition of walnut cultivation and its dependence on climatic conditions, water availability, and agricultural management practices.
A 27.6% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2018) is 116 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −22.8% in 2018.
Ranks 4 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Iran ranks 4 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 9.5% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Iran 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 | 411.3 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 378.7 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | 355 | −7.8% |
| 2021 | 385.1 | +6% |
| 2020 | 363.3 | +13.2% |
| 2019 | 321.1 | +5.6% |
| 2018 Trough | 304 | −22.8% |
| 2017 | 393.6 | +12.7% |
| 2016 | 349.2 | −16.9% |
| 2015Peak | 420 | — |
Regional context
How Iran compares in Asia
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Iran is highlighted.
1China1,500
2Turkey426
3Iran411.3
4India317.8
5Uzbekistan49.15
6Afghanistan27.52
7Pakistan13.86
8Lebanon3.38
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.
Walnut farming is an important component of Iran’s horticultural sector, with production concentrated in regions that provide suitable environmental conditions for walnut tree growth. During the period, production varied from approximately 420 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 411.33 thousand tonnes in 2024, with changes occurring due to variations in weather conditions, orchard productivity, and seasonal agricultural factors. Iran’s walnut industry is supported by extensive cultivation areas, experienced growers, and the presence of traditional as well as commercial orchard systems. The country produces walnuts primarily for domestic food consumption, processing activities, and agricultural markets. Improvements in orchard management, irrigation methods, and the introduction of improved walnut varieties have contributed to maintaining production levels despite year-to-year fluctuations. The decline observed in certain years reflects challenges such as drought conditions, climate variability, and changes in agricultural resource availability. However, the overall production trend demonstrates resilience within Iran’s walnut sector and its continued importance in the agricultural economy. The macro indicator measures the quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees and does not include processed walnut products, imports, exports, market values, consumption levels, or timber-related activities. Iran’s walnut production performance between 2015 and 2024 highlights the significance of sustainable orchard management, technological improvements, and climate adaptation strategies in maintaining long-term productivity and strengthening the country’s position in the global walnut industry.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- Iran
- Region
- Asia
- 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 Iran 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 Iran Walnut Production in 2024?
Iran Walnut Production was 411.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 8.6% on 2023.
How has Iran Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Iran Walnut Production moved from 420 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 411.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.1%), an average of −0.2% a year. The series high was 420 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 304 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
Which year had the highest and lowest Iran Walnut Production?
The highest value was 420 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 304 Thousand Tonnes in 2018.
What does the Iran 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 Iran 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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