Hazelnuts, in shell production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 1,360 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 18th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). The record was 1,450 t in 2023. Area harvested: 1,250 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,360 t
- World rank
- 18 of 33
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 1,450 t
- 2023
Hazelnuts, in shell in Australia, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 1.1 (−0.5%)
- kg per person
- 0.05
- world 0.15
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Spain | 3,020 | 0.25% |
| 17 | Greece | 1,770 | 0.15% |
| 18 | Australia | 1,360 | 0.11% |
| 19 | Belarus | 1,238 | 0.10% |
| 20 | Tajikistan | 994 | 0.08% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,360 | −6.2% | 1,250 | 1.09 |
| 2023 | 1,450 | +2.8% | 1,310 | 1.11 |
| 2022 | 1,411 | +30% | 1,300 | 1.09 |
| 2021 | 1,086 | — | 1,000 | 1.09 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 24 t USD 93,000
- Importer rank
- 49 of 81
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of hazelnuts, in shell in Australia?
Australia produced 1,360 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Australia ranked 18th of 33 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 59.2% of the world total.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Australia?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,360 t from 1,250 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Australia reported no exports and imports of 24 t (USD 93,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.