Broadly stable
U.S. Walnut Production moved from 549.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.5%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 751.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What U.S. Walnut Production shows
U.S. Walnut Production was 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 27.2% on 2023. The U.S. walnut production industry is one of the largest and most developed walnut sectors globally, supported by advanced agricultural infrastructure, large-scale commercial orchards, modern cultivation techniques, and efficient supply chain networks.
A 27.2% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2024) is 204.1 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −27.2% in 2024.
Ranks 2 of 23 countries covered
Among the 23 countries in this dataset, U.S. ranks 2 for 2024, behind China (1,500 Thousand Tonnes) and Turkey (426 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 12.6% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
U.S. 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 Trough | 547 | −27.2% |
| 2023Peak | 751.2 | +9.5% |
| 2022 | 685.8 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 666.8 | −7% |
| 2020 | 716.7 | +20.6% |
| 2019 | 594.2 | −3.5% |
| 2018 | 616 | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 571.5 | −8.6% |
| 2016 | 625.1 | +13.7% |
| 2015 | 549.8 | — |
Regional context
How U.S. compares across countries
Walnut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. U.S. is highlighted.
1China1,500
2U.S.547
3Turkey426
4Iran411.3
5India317.8
6Chile175
7Mexico169.8
8Uzbekistan49.15
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.
Walnut cultivation in the country is primarily concentrated in regions with favourable climatic conditions, fertile soils, and reliable irrigation facilities, enabling consistent production and high-quality harvests. Between 2015 and 2024, U.S. walnut production showed noticeable fluctuations due to variations in weather conditions, water availability, orchard productivity, market demand, and seasonal crop cycles. Production increased from approximately 549.75 thousand tonnes in 2015 to a peak of nearly 751.15 thousand tonnes in 2023, before declining to around 547.03 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating the impact of changing agricultural conditions and yield variations. The industry benefits from advanced orchard management practices, mechanized harvesting systems, improved pest control methods, and technological advancements that enhance productivity and operational efficiency. U.S. walnut production includes commercially cultivated walnut varieties, particularly English/Persian walnuts, produced for domestic consumption, food processing, and agricultural trade purposes. The sector contributes significantly to rural employment, farmer income generation, and the broader agricultural economy through cultivation, harvesting, processing, and distribution activities. However, production remains influenced by challenges such as climate variability, drought conditions, rising input costs, water management issues, and changing international market dynamics. Sustainable farming practices, improved resource management, and innovation in agricultural technology continue to play an important role in maintaining long-term production growth. This macro indicator measures the annual quantity of walnuts harvested from cultivated walnut trees within the U.S., reflecting production capacity, farming efficiency, and industry development. It excludes processed walnut products, imports, exports, consumption patterns, market value, and non-food uses of walnut trees such as timber production.
- Indicator
- Walnut Production
- Country
- U.S.
- Region
- North America
- 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 U.S. 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 U.S. Walnut Production in 2024?
U.S. Walnut Production was 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 27.2% on 2023.
How has U.S. Walnut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
U.S. Walnut Production moved from 549.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−0.5%), an average of −0.1% a year. The series high was 751.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
Which year had the highest and lowest U.S. Walnut Production?
The highest value was 751.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 547 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
What does the U.S. 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 U.S. 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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