Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Mexico Walnut Production was 169.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.2% on 2023. Mexico’s walnut production sector has developed into an important component of the country’s agricultural produce industry, supported by favourable growing conditions, expanding orchard areas, improved farming practices, and increasing market demand for tree nuts.
Mexico Walnut Production moved from 122.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 169.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+38.4%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 177.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 122.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 54.87 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +30.6% in 2022.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Mexico ranks 7 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.9% 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 | 169.8 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 167.8 | −5.5% |
| 2022Peak | 177.6 | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 135.9 | −17.4% |
| 2020 | 164.7 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 171.4 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 159.5 | +8.4% |
| 2017 | 147.2 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 141.8 | +15.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 122.7 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Mexico 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, Mexico experienced a positive production trend, with walnut output increasing from approximately 122.71 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 169.82 thousand tonnes in 2024. The growth reflects improvements in cultivation techniques, better orchard management, adoption of efficient irrigation systems, and increasing investment in commercial walnut farming. Walnut production in Mexico is mainly concentrated in regions with suitable climates that support healthy tree growth and high-quality nut development. The industry includes both large-scale commercial plantations and smaller agricultural operations involved in producing edible walnut varieties for food consumption, processing industries, and trade activities. Over the decade, production levels experienced year-to-year variations due to climatic conditions, water availability, seasonal fluctuations, and changes in agricultural productivity. Despite these fluctuations, the overall growth trajectory demonstrates increasing production capacity and strengthening competitiveness within the global walnut market. The sector provides economic benefits by supporting rural employment, improving farmer livelihoods, and contributing to agricultural exports. Modern agricultural practices, including improved planting methods, pest management systems, and technological advancements, continue to enhance productivity and sustainability. However, challenges such as drought risks, resource management concerns, production costs, and changing market conditions influence future industry performance. This macro indicator evaluates the annual harvested quantity of walnuts produced within Mexico and highlights trends in cultivation efficiency, output expansion, and agricultural development. It includes only primary walnut production from cultivated trees and excludes processed walnut products, trade volumes, consumption data, market values, and non-food uses of walnut trees.
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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.
Mexico Walnut Production was 169.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.2% on 2023.
Mexico Walnut Production moved from 122.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 169.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+38.4%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 177.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 122.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 177.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 122.7 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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