Hazelnuts, in shell production in Hungary
In 2024 Hungary produced 430 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 23rd largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 711%. The record was 3,151 t in 1966. Area harvested: 610 ha, yield 0.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 430 t
- World rank
- 23 of 33
- 10-year change
- +711%
- Record
- 3,151 t
- 1966
Hazelnuts, in shell in Hungary, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.7
- world 1.1 (−36%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +711%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Bulgaria | 870 | 0.07% |
| 22 | Ukraine | 500 | 0.04% |
| 23 | Hungary | 430 | 0.04% |
| 24 | Armenia | 408 | 0.03% |
| 25 | Moldova | 352 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 430 | +10% | 610 | 0.70 |
| 2023 | 390 | +44% | 540 | 0.72 |
| 2022 | 270 | +29% | 510 | 0.53 |
| 2021 | 210 | +11% | 480 | 0.44 |
| 2020 | 190 | +12% | 430 | 0.44 |
| 2019 | 170 | +21% | 370 | 0.46 |
| 2018 | 140 | +9.4% | 350 | 0.40 |
| 2017 | 128 | +62% | 287 | 0.45 |
| 2016 | 79 | +23% | 145 | 0.54 |
| 2015 | 64 | +21% | 150 | 0.43 |
| 2014 | 53 | −12% | 130 | 0.41 |
| 2013 | 60 | −45% | 120 | 0.50 |
| 2012 | 110 | −19% | 120 | 0.92 |
| 2011 | 135 | −6.3% | 141 | 0.96 |
| 2010 | 144 | +109% | 161 | 0.89 |
| 2009 | 69 | −30% | 99 | 0.70 |
| 2008 | 98 | +24% | 103 | 0.95 |
| 2007 | 79 | +16% | 88 | 0.90 |
| 2006 | 68 | −24% | 90 | 0.76 |
| 2005 | 89 | −5.3% | 120 | 0.74 |
| 2004 | 94 | −26% | 111 | 0.85 |
| 2003 | 127 | +2.4% | 104 | 1.22 |
| 2002 | 124 | −26% | 86 | 1.44 |
| 2001 | 168 | −25% | 104 | 1.62 |
| 2000 | 225 | +14% | 110 | 2.05 |
| 1999 | 197 | +14% | 103 | 1.91 |
| 1998 | 173 | +3.0% | 87 | 1.99 |
| 1997 | 168 | −6.7% | 104 | 1.62 |
| 1996 | 180 | −10.0% | 116 | 1.55 |
| 1995 | 200 | +54% | 149 | 1.34 |
| 1994 | 130 | −3.7% | 96 | 1.35 |
| 1993 | 135 | −65% | 100 | 1.35 |
| 1992 | 390 | +141% | 250 | 1.56 |
| 1991 | 162 | −6.4% | 120 | 1.35 |
| 1990 | 173 | −26% | 125 | 1.38 |
| 1989 | 235 | −1.3% | 175 | 1.34 |
| 1988 | 238 | −1.7% | 175 | 1.36 |
| 1987 | 242 | +38% | 175 | 1.38 |
| 1986 | 175 | −13% | 130 | 1.35 |
| 1985 | 201 | +4.7% | 145 | 1.39 |
| 1984 | 192 | +27% | — | — |
| 1983 | 151 | −2.6% | — | — |
| 1982 | 155 | −21% | — | — |
| 1981 | 196 | −40% | — | — |
| 1980 | 324 | +38% | — | — |
| 1979 | 235 | +22% | — | — |
| 1978 | 192 | −16% | — | — |
| 1977 | 229 | +24% | — | — |
| 1976 | 185 | −9.8% | — | — |
| 1975 | 205 | +28% | — | — |
| 1974 | 160 | −10% | — | — |
| 1973 | 178 | −27% | — | — |
| 1972 | 244 | −17% | — | — |
| 1971 | 295 | +3.1% | — | — |
| 1970 | 286 | −13% | — | — |
| 1969 | 327 | +55% | — | — |
| 1968 | 211 | +15% | — | — |
| 1967 | 183 | −94% | — | — |
| 1966 | 3,151 | +243% | — | — |
| 1965 | 920 | +5.3% | — | — |
| 1964 | 874 | +54% | — | — |
| 1963 | 567 | +8.8% | — | — |
| 1962 | 521 | +4.2% | — | — |
| 1961 | 500 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 12 t USD 90,000
- Importer rank
- 56 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 430 t in 2024, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Hungary ranked 23rd of 33 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 59.2% of the world total.
How has the production of hazelnuts, in shell in Hungary changed?
It rose by 711% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. The record was 3,151 t in 1966.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Hungary?
0.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (430 t from 610 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Hungary export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Hungary reported no exports and imports of 12 t (USD 90,000), 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.