Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Italy Walnut Production was 15.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6.6% on 2023. Italy’s walnut production industry is an established part of the European agricultural sector, supported by favourable cultivation regions, traditional farming expertise, and commercial orchard systems. The country has a long history of walnut cultivation, with production focused on high-quality edible walnuts for domestic consumption, food processing, and agricultural markets.
Italy Walnut Production moved from 12.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 15.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+32.2%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 21.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 10.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2019) is 11.07 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +49.2% in 2022.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 14 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.94 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | 14.96 | −31.6% |
| 2022Peak | 21.87 | +49.2% |
| 2021 | 14.66 | −5.4% |
| 2020 | 15.49 | +43.4% |
| 2019 Trough | 10.80 | −13.3% |
| 2018 | 12.45 | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 12.19 | −0.1% |
| 2016 | 12.21 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 12.06 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Italy 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.
Between 2015 and 2024, Italian walnut production demonstrated fluctuations, increasing from approximately 12.06 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 15.94 thousand tonnes in 2024. Production levels varied throughout the period due to changing climatic conditions, seasonal yield performance, orchard productivity, and agricultural market influences. Italy’s walnut cultivation benefits from suitable environmental conditions, experienced farming communities, and improved orchard management practices that support consistent production. The sector includes both traditional walnut-growing farms and commercial plantations that utilize modern cultivation techniques to improve productivity and quality. Farmers increasingly adopt sustainable agricultural methods, efficient irrigation practices, and improved crop management systems to enhance long-term production performance. Walnut production contributes to Italy’s diversified agricultural economy by supporting rural employment, local food industries, and value-added processing activities. Despite positive developments, the industry faces challenges including climate change impacts, rising production costs, pest management issues, and competition from larger global walnut producers. Maintaining productivity requires continuous investment in technology, sustainable resource management, and improved farming practices. This macro indicator evaluates Italy’s annual walnut production by measuring the harvested quantity of walnuts produced from cultivated trees. It highlights changes in agricultural output, production trends, and industry performance over the selected period. The indicator includes only primary walnut production and excludes processed walnut products such as walnut oil and packaged walnut foods. It also excludes imports, exports, consumption levels, market value, and non-food uses of walnut trees, providing a focused assessment of Italy’s walnut cultivation sector.
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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.
Italy Walnut Production was 15.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 6.6% on 2023.
Italy Walnut Production moved from 12.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 15.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+32.2%), an average of +3.2% a year. The series high was 21.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 10.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
The highest value was 21.87 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 10.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
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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