Broadly stable
South Korea Walnut Production moved from 1.13 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+1.2%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 1.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What South Korea Walnut Production shows
South Korea Walnut Production was 1.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.5% on 2023. South Korea’s walnut production industry represents a smaller but established segment of the country’s agricultural produce sector, supported by managed orchard cultivation, local farming practices, and consumer demand for nutritious agricultural products. Walnut cultivation contributes to agricultural diversification and provides additional income opportunities for farmers involved in tree nut production.
A 6.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2020) is 0.0776 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +6.2% in 2016.
Ranks 21 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, South Korea ranks 21 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
South Korea Walnut Production by year
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 | 1.15 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 1.14 | −0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.14 | −0.7% |
| 2021 | 1.15 | +2.5% |
| 2020 Trough | 1.12 | −2.8% |
| 2019 | 1.16 | −1.7% |
| 2018 | 1.18 | −1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.20 | −0.4% |
| 2016Peak | 1.20 | +6.2% |
| 2015 | 1.13 | — |
Regional context
How South Korea compares in Asia
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. South Korea is highlighted.
1China1,500
2Turkey426
3Iran411.3
4India317.8
5Uzbekistan49.15
6Afghanistan27.52
7Pakistan13.86
9South Korea1.15
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About this indicator
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, South Korea’s walnut production remained relatively stable, with output ranging from approximately 1.13 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 1.15 thousand tonnes in 2024. The limited production scale reflects the country’s geographic conditions, availability of suitable agricultural land, and competition from major international walnut-producing countries. Walnut farming in South Korea primarily focuses on producing edible walnuts from cultivated trees for domestic consumption and limited processing applications. The sector benefits from improved orchard management techniques, careful cultivation practices, and increasing consumer interest in locally produced agricultural products. Farmers continue to adopt better planting methods, crop maintenance practices, and sustainable farming approaches to improve productivity and maintain consistent output levels. However, production remains affected by challenges such as limited cultivation area, seasonal climate variations, labour availability, production costs, and dependence on imported walnuts to meet domestic demand. Despite its smaller scale, domestic walnut cultivation contributes to rural agricultural development and supports diversification within South Korea’s farming sector. This macro indicator measures the annual harvested quantity of walnuts produced from cultivated walnut trees in South Korea, providing insights into production trends, agricultural efficiency, and sector performance. It includes only primary walnut production generated through farming 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 applications of walnut trees, focusing exclusively on harvested walnut production.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- South Korea
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Korea 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.
What was South Korea Walnut Production in 2024?
South Korea Walnut Production was 1.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.5% on 2023.
How has South Korea Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
South Korea Walnut Production moved from 1.13 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 1.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+1.2%), an average of +0.1% a year. The series high was 1.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
Which year had the highest and lowest South Korea Walnut Production?
The highest value was 1.20 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 1.12 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
What does the South Korea Walnut Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the South Korea Walnut Production data come from?
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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