Hazelnuts, in shell production in Moldova
In 2024 Moldova produced 352 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 25th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 12%. The record was 1,600 t in 1992. Area harvested: 547 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 352 t
- World rank
- 25 of 33
- 10-year change
- −12%
- Record
- 1,600 t
- 1992
Hazelnuts, in shell in Moldova, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Moldova compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.06% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 1.1 (−41%)
- kg per person
- 0.12
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- −12%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Hungary | 430 | 0.04% |
| 24 | Armenia | 408 | 0.03% |
| 25 | Moldova | 352 | 0.03% |
| 26 | Mongolia | 342 | 0.03% |
| 27 | Lithuania | 320 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Moldova is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 352 | 0.0% | 547 | 0.64 |
| 2023 | 352 | −0.3% | 547 | 0.64 |
| 2022 | 353 | +0.9% | 549 | 0.64 |
| 2021 | 350 | −0.6% | 546 | 0.64 |
| 2020 | 352 | −1.1% | 548 | 0.64 |
| 2019 | 356 | +3.8% | 552 | 0.64 |
| 2018 | 343 | −3.9% | 538 | 0.64 |
| 2017 | 357 | −3.0% | 553 | 0.65 |
| 2016 | 368 | +21% | 565 | 0.65 |
| 2015 | 304 | −24% | 495 | 0.61 |
| 2014 | 400 | 0.0% | 600 | 0.67 |
| 2013 | 400 | +33% | 600 | 0.67 |
| 2012 | 300 | 0.0% | 500 | 0.60 |
| 2011 | 300 | 0.0% | 430 | 0.70 |
| 2010 | 300 | 0.0% | 407 | 0.74 |
| 2009 | 300 | −31% | 400 | 0.75 |
| 2008 | 437 | −6.2% | 535 | 0.82 |
| 2007 | 466 | −16% | 546 | 0.85 |
| 2006 | 554 | −7.7% | 625 | 0.89 |
| 2005 | 600 | −9.4% | 653 | 0.92 |
| 2004 | 662 | −7.7% | 695 | 0.95 |
| 2003 | 717 | −10% | 728 | 0.98 |
| 2002 | 800 | −5.9% | 800 | 1.00 |
| 2001 | 850 | +6.3% | 809 | 1.05 |
| 2000 | 800 | −5.9% | 739 | 1.08 |
| 1999 | 850 | −5.6% | 750 | 1.13 |
| 1998 | 900 | +3.0% | 793 | 1.13 |
| 1997 | 874 | +9.3% | 757 | 1.15 |
| 1996 | 800 | −14% | 682 | 1.17 |
| 1995 | 933 | −6.6% | 789 | 1.18 |
| 1994 | 999 | −0.1% | 823 | 1.21 |
| 1993 | 1,000 | −38% | 800 | 1.25 |
| 1992 | 1,600 | — | 1,200 | 1.33 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 154 t USD 416,000
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 44
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 Moldova?
Moldova produced 352 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Moldova rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Moldova ranked 25th 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 Moldova changed?
It fell by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. The record was 1,600 t in 1992.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Moldova?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (352 t from 547 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Moldova export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Moldova reported exports of 154 t (USD 416,000) and no imports, 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 Moldova 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.