Walnut production refers to the total quantity of walnuts harvested and produced from walnut trees within a country or region during a specific year.
Spain Walnut Production was 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.7% on 2023. Spain’s walnut production sector has experienced gradual development within the country’s agricultural produce industry, supported by expanding cultivation practices, favourable agricultural conditions, and increasing demand for nutritious tree nuts.
Spain Walnut Production moved from 14.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+40.1%), an average of +3.8% a year. The series high was 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 14.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 5.74 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +15.7% in 2024.
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Spain ranks 12 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.5% 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 | 20.06 | +15.7% |
| 2023 | 17.34 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 16.59 | −12.1% |
| 2021 | 18.88 | +10.3% |
| 2020 | 17.11 | −2.5% |
| 2019 | 17.54 | +15.5% |
| 2018 | 15.18 | −3.6% |
| 2017 | 15.74 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 14.92 | +4.2% |
| 2015 Trough | 14.32 | — |
Regional context
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Spain 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.
Walnut farming contributes to agricultural diversification and provides opportunities for farmers to cultivate high-value crops alongside other traditional agricultural activities. Between 2015 and 2024, Spain’s walnut production increased from approximately 14.32 thousand tonnes in 2015 to around 20.06 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating a positive long-term growth trend. The increase reflects improvements in orchard management, adoption of modern cultivation techniques, expansion of walnut-growing areas, and enhanced productivity within farming operations. Spain’s walnut industry benefits from suitable climatic conditions, including regions with favourable temperatures and soil characteristics that support walnut tree growth. Production includes walnuts harvested from cultivated orchards for food consumption, processing industries, and agricultural markets. Spanish producers increasingly focus on improving efficiency through better irrigation systems, improved planting techniques, and sustainable farming practices. However, production levels remain influenced by factors such as drought conditions, water availability, seasonal weather variations, production costs, and fluctuations in market demand. Continued innovation and investment in agricultural technology are important for maintaining competitiveness and ensuring long-term industry growth. Walnut production supports rural economies by creating employment opportunities and strengthening local agricultural value chains. This macro indicator measures the annual harvested quantity of walnuts produced from cultivated walnut trees in Spain, providing insights into production trends, cultivation efficiency, and sector development. It includes primary agricultural walnut production intended for food and processing purposes while excluding processed walnut products, imports, exports, consumption data, market value, and non-food applications such as timber production. The indicator reflects Spain’s growing role within the European walnut production landscape.
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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.
Spain Walnut Production was 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.7% on 2023.
Spain Walnut Production moved from 14.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+40.1%), an average of +3.8% a year. The series high was 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 14.32 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 20.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 14.32 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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