> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/romania/

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# 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.

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Production, 20243,950 t
World rank13 of 33
10-year change+1,936%
Record3,950 t2024

## Hazelnuts, in shell in Romania, 2004–2024 (tonnes)

## Romania compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.33%0.03% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.1world 1.1 (+90%)
kg per person0.21world 0.15
10-year change+1,936%world +71%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/france/) | 8,450 | 0.70% |
| 12 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/kyrgyzstan/) | 4,351 | 0.36% |
| 13 | **Romania** | 3,950 | 0.33% |
| 14 | [Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/uzbekistan/) | 3,733 | 0.31% |
| 15 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/croatia/) | 3,330 | 0.27% |

[Full ranking of 33 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/)

### Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell

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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

Exports1,666 t USD 3.4 m
Exporter rank9 of 44
Imports109 t USD 418,000
Importer rank27 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](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/)

## 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

[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/italy/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/united-states/)[Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/azerbaijan/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/chile/)[Georgia](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/georgia/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/china/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/iran/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/poland/)[Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/serbia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/france/)[Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/kyrgyzstan/)
[All countries producing hazelnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/)

## Other products of Romania

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[Agricultural production in Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/country/romania/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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