Hazelnuts, in shell production in Romania
In 2024 Romania produced 3,950 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 13th largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1,936%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1,900 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 3,950 t
- World rank
- 13 of 33
- 10-year change
- +1,936%
- Record
- 3,950 t
- 2024
Hazelnuts, in shell in Romania, 2004–2024 (tonnes)
Romania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.33%
- 0.03% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 1.1 (+90%)
- kg per person
- 0.21
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +1,936%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | France | 8,450 | 0.70% |
| 12 | Kyrgyzstan | 4,351 | 0.36% |
| 13 | Romania | 3,950 | 0.33% |
| 14 | Uzbekistan | 3,733 | 0.31% |
| 15 | Croatia | 3,330 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Romania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,950 | +83% | 1,900 | 2.08 |
| 2023 | 2,160 | +137% | 1,540 | 1.40 |
| 2022 | 910 | +38% | 840 | 1.08 |
| 2021 | 660 | −58% | 820 | 0.80 |
| 2020 | 1,580 | +587% | 710 | 2.23 |
| 2019 | 230 | −77% | 890 | 0.26 |
| 2018 | 1,010 | +130% | 720 | 1.40 |
| 2017 | 439 | −27% | 709 | 0.62 |
| 2016 | 602 | +43% | 664 | 0.91 |
| 2015 | 422 | +118% | 449 | 0.94 |
| 2014 | 194 | +76% | 409 | 0.47 |
| 2013 | 110 | +47% | 164 | 0.67 |
| 2012 | 75 | +47% | 150 | 0.50 |
| 2011 | 51 | +264% | 70 | 0.73 |
| 2010 | 14 | +27% | 15 | 0.93 |
| 2009 | 11 | +83% | 12 | 0.92 |
| 2008 | 6 | +100% | 7 | 0.86 |
| 2007 | 3 | — | 3 | 1.00 |
| 2006 | 0 | −100% | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | −19% | 12 | 1.08 |
| 2004 | 16 | — | 20 | 0.80 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,666 t USD 3.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 9 of 44
- Imports
- 109 t USD 418,000
- Importer rank
- 27 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 Romania?
Romania produced 3,950 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Romania rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Romania ranked 13th 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 Romania changed?
It rose by 1,936% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Romania?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (3,950 t from 1,900 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Romania export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Romania reported exports of 1,666 t (USD 3.4 m) and imports of 109 t (USD 418,000), 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.