Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Portugal Walnut Production was 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21.2% on 2023. Portugal’s walnut production industry has shown gradual expansion over the 2015–2024 period, supported by increasing cultivation activities, improved orchard management, and growing demand for tree nuts. Walnut production increased from approximately 4.06 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 11.15 thousand tonnes in 2024, demonstrating a strong upward trend in production capacity.
Portugal Walnut Production moved from 4.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+174.5%), an average of +11.9% a year. The series high was 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 4.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 7.09 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +47.6% in 2021.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Portugal ranks 18 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 11.15 | +21.2% |
| 2023 | 9.20 | +29% |
| 2022 | 7.13 | −5.4% |
| 2021 | 7.54 | +47.6% |
| 2020 | 5.11 | −17% |
| 2019 | 6.16 | +29.7% |
| 2018 | 4.75 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 4.59 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 4.32 | +6.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 4.06 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Portugal 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.
The growth reflects investments in agricultural practices, expansion of walnut-growing areas, improved productivity, and increasing interest among farmers in high-value nut crops. Portugal’s climate and agricultural conditions provide suitable environments for walnut cultivation, particularly in regions where temperature patterns, soil conditions, and water availability support orchard development. The sector includes commercially cultivated walnut trees producing edible walnuts for domestic consumption, food processing, and agricultural markets. Producers increasingly focus on modern cultivation techniques, efficient irrigation systems, improved orchard maintenance, and sustainable farming practices to enhance output quality and productivity. The rising production trend indicates strengthening participation of walnuts within Portugal’s agricultural landscape and diversification of farming activities beyond traditional crops. However, walnut production remains influenced by factors such as seasonal weather conditions, availability of agricultural resources, production costs, and market demand fluctuations. Continued improvements in farming technology and resource management are expected to support further development of the industry. This macro indicator measures the annual harvested walnut production generated through agricultural activities in Portugal. It captures changes in production volumes, cultivation trends, and industry performance over time. The indicator includes only primary walnut nut production from cultivated trees and excludes processed walnut products, imports, exports, consumption levels, market values, and non-food uses of walnut trees. It provides a comprehensive view of Portugal’s walnut production development within the broader European agricultural 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.
Portugal Walnut Production was 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 21.2% on 2023.
Portugal Walnut Production moved from 4.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+174.5%), an average of +11.9% a year. The series high was 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 4.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 11.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 4.06 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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