Rising to a series high
Turkey Walnut Production moved from 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+124.2%), an average of +9.4% a year. The series high was 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What Turkey Walnut Production shows
Turkey Walnut Production was 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 18.3% on 2023. Turkey’s walnut production demonstrated a strong and consistent growth trajectory between 2015 and 2024, reflecting the country’s favourable climatic conditions, expanding orchard areas, and increasing adoption of improved agricultural practices.
A 55.4% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2015) is 236 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +27.4% in 2020.
Ranks 3 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, Turkey ranks 3 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and U.S. (547 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 9.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Turkey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 426 | +18.3% |
| 2023 | 360 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 335 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 325 | +13.4% |
| 2020 | 286.7 | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 225 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 215 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 210 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 195 | +2.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 190 | — |
Regional context
How Turkey compares in Asia
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Turkey is highlighted.
1China1,500
2Turkey426
3Iran411.3
4India317.8
5Uzbekistan49.15
6Afghanistan27.52
7Pakistan13.86
8Lebanon3.38
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.
Walnut cultivation plays an important role in Turkey’s agricultural sector due to its suitability across various regions, particularly areas with temperate climates that support high-quality nut production. During the period, walnut output increased significantly from approximately 190 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 426 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating substantial growth in production capacity and productivity. The upward trend highlights improvements in orchard management, increased investment in walnut plantations, and the adoption of modern cultivation techniques aimed at enhancing yield efficiency. Turkey’s walnut industry benefits from both traditional farming systems and commercial-scale orchard operations, contributing to domestic consumption, food processing, and agricultural trade. Fluctuations observed during certain years reflect the influence of weather conditions, seasonal variations, water availability, and changes in farming practices. Despite these variations, the overall production pattern indicates a positive expansion of the walnut sector. The growth in walnut production also reflects rising demand for nutritious tree nuts and increasing recognition of walnuts as a valuable agricultural commodity. Turkey’s production performance demonstrates the country’s strengthening position within the global walnut market, supported by favourable growing conditions, experienced farmers, and continued improvements in agricultural productivity. The indicator captures only the primary harvested walnut output and excludes processed walnut products, trade activities, consumption patterns, and non-food uses of walnut trees. Overall, Turkey’s walnut production trend from 2015 to 2024 highlights significant sectoral development and increasing importance of walnut cultivation within the national agricultural landscape.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- Turkey
- 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 Turkey 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 Turkey Walnut Production in 2024?
Turkey Walnut Production was 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 18.3% on 2023.
How has Turkey Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Turkey Walnut Production moved from 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+124.2%), an average of +9.4% a year. The series high was 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
Which year had the highest and lowest Turkey Walnut Production?
The highest value was 426 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 190 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
What does the Turkey 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 Turkey 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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