Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
North Macedonia Walnut Production was 5.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 31.8% on 2023. North Macedonia’s walnut production sector represents a developing component of its agricultural produce industry, supported by traditional orchard cultivation, favourable climatic conditions, and increasing interest in high-value nut crops. Walnut farming plays an important role in rural agricultural activities, providing additional income opportunities for farmers and contributing to local food supply chains.
North Macedonia Walnut Production moved from 5.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−4.7%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 6.17 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 2.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2017) is 3.82 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +106.2% in 2018.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, North Macedonia ranks 19 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% 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 | 5.52 | +31.8% |
| 2023 | 4.19 | −32.1% |
| 2022Peak | 6.17 | +32.1% |
| 2021 | 4.67 | −13.4% |
| 2020 | 5.39 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 5.01 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 4.83 | +106.2% |
| 2017 Trough | 2.34 | −54.5% |
| 2016 | 5.15 | −11.1% |
| 2015 | 5.79 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. North Macedonia 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, walnut production showed moderate fluctuations, decreasing from approximately 5.79 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 5.52 thousand tonnes in 2024. Production variations during the period were influenced by seasonal weather conditions, orchard productivity, climatic changes, harvesting cycles, and variations in agricultural management practices. The walnut industry in North Macedonia primarily consists of small and medium-scale farms that cultivate walnut trees for edible nut production intended for domestic consumption and limited commercial purposes. The sector benefits from suitable growing conditions, including favourable temperatures and agricultural land availability, which support walnut tree development and long-term orchard sustainability. Improvements in cultivation methods, better orchard maintenance, and adoption of modern agricultural technologies can contribute to enhancing productivity and stabilizing future output. However, challenges such as climate variability, limited large-scale investment, aging plantations, and competition from established walnut-producing countries influence the overall growth potential of the sector. Walnut production contributes to agricultural diversification and supports rural economic activities by creating opportunities across cultivation, harvesting, and distribution processes. This macro indicator measures the annual quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees in North Macedonia, reflecting changes in production efficiency, farming practices, and industry development. 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 volumes, market value, and non-food uses of walnut trees, focusing specifically on harvested walnut output.
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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.
North Macedonia Walnut Production was 5.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 31.8% on 2023.
North Macedonia Walnut Production moved from 5.79 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 5.52 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−4.7%), an average of −0.5% a year. The series high was 6.17 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 2.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 6.17 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 2.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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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