Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Oceania Walnut Production was 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 45% on 2023. Oceania plays an important role in global wheat production despite contributing a smaller share of total output compared to Asia, Europe, and North America. Between 2015 and 2024, wheat production in the region demonstrated noticeable fluctuations, primarily influenced by changing weather conditions, rainfall variability, and seasonal climate patterns.
Oceania Walnut Production moved from 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+72.3%), an average of +6.2% a year. The series high was 14.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 7.71 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +45% in 2024.
Within Oceania, Australia has the highest value in 2024 at 12.00 Thousand Tonnes, 96% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 12.00 | +50% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
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 | 12.50 | +45% |
| 2023 | 8.62 | −42.4% |
| 2022Peak | 14.96 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 14.36 | +15% |
| 2020 | 12.48 | −0.9% |
| 2019 | 12.59 | +7.9% |
| 2018 | 11.67 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 10.49 | +12.5% |
| 2016 | 9.33 | +28.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 7.25 | — |
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.
The region's wheat industry is highly export-oriented, making it an important supplier to international grain markets, particularly across Asia and the Middle East. Throughout the decade, wheat production benefited from advancements in agricultural technology, improved seed varieties, precision farming, efficient irrigation systems, and widespread mechanisation. Australian farmers increasingly adopted sustainable farming practices, conservation tillage, digital agriculture, and advanced crop monitoring systems to improve productivity and resource efficiency. Government-supported agricultural research, innovation, and extension services also contributed to enhancing crop performance and strengthening long-term production capacity. Annual wheat output varied considerably due to climatic challenges, including prolonged droughts, heatwaves, bushfires, and irregular rainfall associated with natural climate cycles such as El Niño and La Niña. While drought conditions reduced production in certain years, favourable rainfall and improved growing conditions resulted in exceptionally strong harvests during others. These fluctuations highlight the significant influence of environmental factors on wheat cultivation across the region. Nevertheless, improvements in farm management, climate-resilient crop varieties, and better water management practices enabled producers to recover quickly from adverse seasons and maintain overall industry resilience. Wheat remains one of Oceania's most valuable agricultural commodities, supporting domestic food processing industries while generating substantial export earnings. Continued investments in agricultural innovation, sustainable land management, precision agriculture, climate adaptation strategies, and efficient supply chain infrastructure are expected to further strengthen production performance. Overall, wheat production in Oceania between 2015 and 2024 reflects a technologically advanced, export-focused, and resilient agricultural sector that continues to play a significant role in the global wheat market despite ongoing climatic variability.
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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.
Oceania Walnut Production was 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 45% on 2023.
Oceania Walnut Production moved from 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.50 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+72.3%), an average of +6.2% a year. The series high was 14.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 7.25 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 14.96 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 7.25 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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