Hazelnuts, in shell production in Iran
In 2024 Iran produced 13,806 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 8th largest in the world (1.14% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 37%. The record was 20,655 t in 2013. Area harvested: 26,317 ha, yield 0.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 13,806 t
- World rank
- 8 of 33
- 10-year change
- +37%
- Record
- 20,655 t
- 2013
Hazelnuts, in shell in Iran, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Iran compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.1%
- 1.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.5
- world 1.1 (−52%)
- kg per person
- 0.15
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +37%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Georgia | 43,600 | 3.6% |
| 7 | China | 25,437 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Iran | 13,806 | 1.1% |
| 9 | Poland | 9,800 | 0.81% |
| 10 | Serbia | 8,910 | 0.74% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,806 | −0.5% | 26,317 | 0.52 |
| 2023 | 13,873 | +0.1% | 26,315 | 0.53 |
| 2022 | 13,862 | +1.3% | 26,139 | 0.53 |
| 2021 | 13,684 | −2.8% | 26,496 | 0.52 |
| 2020 | 14,073 | +1.8% | 26,311 | 0.53 |
| 2019 | 13,828 | −0.8% | 25,610 | 0.54 |
| 2018 | 13,938 | +9.0% | 27,566 | 0.51 |
| 2017 | 12,790 | −13% | 25,234 | 0.51 |
| 2016 | 14,756 | +9.2% | 24,029 | 0.61 |
| 2015 | 13,516 | +34% | 31,041 | 0.44 |
| 2014 | 10,098 | −51% | 20,631 | 0.49 |
| 2013 | 20,655 | +5.7% | 20,416 | 1.01 |
| 2012 | 19,532 | +4.1% | 13,614 | 1.43 |
| 2011 | 18,758 | +1.7% | 16,610 | 1.13 |
| 2010 | 18,443 | +5.4% | 19,133 | 0.96 |
| 2009 | 17,492 | −6.0% | 19,962 | 0.88 |
| 2008 | 18,607 | −2.0% | 14,578 | 1.28 |
| 2007 | 18,987 | +31% | 16,179 | 1.17 |
| 2006 | 14,544 | −19% | 14,118 | 1.03 |
| 2005 | 17,889 | +19% | 15,108 | 1.18 |
| 2004 | 15,091 | +4.5% | 13,765 | 1.10 |
| 2003 | 14,447 | +11% | 13,037 | 1.11 |
| 2002 | 13,061 | +11% | 11,924 | 1.10 |
| 2001 | 11,749 | +14% | 10,554 | 1.11 |
| 2000 | 10,290 | −9.6% | 10,452 | 0.98 |
| 1999 | 11,386 | −11% | 10,120 | 1.13 |
| 1998 | 12,842 | +8.0% | 9,932 | 1.29 |
| 1997 | 11,890 | +4.6% | 9,660 | 1.23 |
| 1996 | 11,363 | −4.0% | 9,267 | 1.23 |
| 1995 | 11,834 | −7.2% | 9,062 | 1.31 |
| 1994 | 12,758 | +17% | 8,723 | 1.46 |
| 1993 | 10,874 | +81% | 7,458 | 1.46 |
| 1992 | 6,006 | +12% | 3,958 | 1.52 |
| 1991 | 5,372 | +14% | 3,845 | 1.40 |
| 1990 | 4,704 | +17% | 3,685 | 1.28 |
| 1989 | 4,020 | −2.3% | 3,431 | 1.17 |
| 1988 | 4,116 | −10.0% | 3,214 | 1.28 |
| 1987 | 4,571 | +17% | 3,121 | 1.46 |
| 1986 | 3,900 | +72% | 2,570 | 1.52 |
| 1985 | 2,273 | +4.2% | 1,212 | 1.88 |
| 1984 | 2,182 | +29% | 1,205 | 1.81 |
| 1983 | 1,685 | −53% | 606 | 2.78 |
| 1982 | 3,579 | −28% | 2,336 | 1.53 |
| 1981 | 5,000 | −17% | 4,000 | 1.25 |
| 1980 | 6,000 | −14% | 5,000 | 1.20 |
| 1979 | 7,000 | −53% | 5,000 | 1.40 |
| 1978 | 15,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.88 |
| 1977 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 8,000 | 1.88 |
| 1976 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 8,000 | 1.75 |
| 1975 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 8,000 | 1.63 |
| 1974 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 8,000 | 1.50 |
| 1973 | 12,000 | −20% | 8,000 | 1.50 |
| 1972 | 15,000 | +3.4% | 8,000 | 1.88 |
| 1971 | 14,500 | +21% | 8,000 | 1.81 |
| 1970 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.71 |
| 1969 | 12,000 | −7.7% | 7,000 | 1.71 |
| 1968 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.86 |
| 1967 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.86 |
| 1966 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.86 |
| 1965 | 13,000 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 1.86 |
| 1964 | 13,000 | +8.3% | 7,000 | 1.86 |
| 1963 | 12,000 | −40% | 7,000 | 1.71 |
| 1962 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 10,000 | 2.00 |
| 1961 | 20,000 | — | 10,000 | 2.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 238 t USD 945,000
- Importer rank
- 19 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 Iran?
Iran produced 13,806 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iran rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Iran ranked 8th 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 Iran changed?
It rose by 37% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. The record was 20,655 t in 2013.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Iran?
0.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (13,806 t from 26,317 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Iran export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Iran reported no exports and imports of 238 t (USD 945,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Iran is estimated by FAO. 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.