Hazelnuts, in shell production in Turkey
In 2024 Turkey produced 717,000 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the largest total in the world (59.2% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 59%. The record was 800,791 t in 2008. Area harvested: 749,769 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 717,000 t
- World rank
- 1 of 33
- 10-year change
- +59%
- Record
- 800,791 t
- 2008
Hazelnuts, in shell in Turkey, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Turkey compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 59.2%
- 63.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 1.1 (−13%)
- kg per person
- 8.20
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +59%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 717,000 | 59.2% |
| 2 | Italy | 120,520 | 9.9% |
| 3 | United States | 87,820 | 7.2% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Turkey is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 717,000 | +10% | 749,769 | 0.96 |
| 2023 | 650,000 | −15% | 746,749 | 0.87 |
| 2022 | 765,000 | +12% | 744,047 | 1.03 |
| 2021 | 684,000 | +2.9% | 738,920 | 0.93 |
| 2020 | 665,000 | −14% | 734,538 | 0.91 |
| 2019 | 776,046 | +51% | 734,409 | 1.06 |
| 2018 | 515,000 | −24% | 728,381 | 0.71 |
| 2017 | 675,000 | +61% | 706,667 | 0.96 |
| 2016 | 420,000 | −35% | 705,445 | 0.60 |
| 2015 | 646,000 | +44% | 702,628 | 0.92 |
| 2014 | 450,000 | −18% | 701,141 | 0.64 |
| 2013 | 549,000 | −17% | 702,144 | 0.78 |
| 2012 | 660,000 | +53% | 701,407 | 0.94 |
| 2011 | 430,000 | −28% | 696,964 | 0.62 |
| 2010 | 600,000 | +20% | 667,865 | 0.90 |
| 2009 | 500,000 | −38% | 642,867 | 0.78 |
| 2008 | 800,791 | +51% | 663,193 | 1.21 |
| 2007 | 530,000 | −20% | 663,817 | 0.80 |
| 2006 | 661,000 | +25% | 666,226 | 0.99 |
| 2005 | 530,000 | +51% | 655,000 | 0.81 |
| 2004 | 350,000 | −27% | 650,000 | 0.54 |
| 2003 | 480,000 | −20% | 600,000 | 0.80 |
| 2002 | 600,000 | −4.0% | 560,000 | 1.07 |
| 2001 | 625,000 | +33% | 555,000 | 1.13 |
| 2000 | 470,000 | −11% | 549,500 | 0.86 |
| 1999 | 530,000 | −8.6% | 530,674 | 1.00 |
| 1998 | 580,000 | +41% | 540,322 | 1.07 |
| 1997 | 410,000 | −8.1% | 538,010 | 0.76 |
| 1996 | 446,000 | −2.0% | 539,009 | 0.83 |
| 1995 | 455,000 | −7.1% | 538,873 | 0.84 |
| 1994 | 490,000 | +61% | 516,995 | 0.95 |
| 1993 | 305,000 | −41% | 536,584 | 0.57 |
| 1992 | 520,000 | +65% | 290,909 | 1.79 |
| 1991 | 315,000 | −16% | 297,666 | 1.06 |
| 1990 | 375,000 | −32% | 320,788 | 1.17 |
| 1989 | 550,000 | +37% | 312,000 | 1.76 |
| 1988 | 402,500 | +44% | 316,170 | 1.27 |
| 1987 | 280,000 | −6.7% | 311,139 | 0.90 |
| 1986 | 300,000 | +67% | 304,242 | 0.99 |
| 1985 | 180,000 | −40% | 303,030 | 0.59 |
| 1984 | 300,000 | −24% | 300,606 | 1.00 |
| 1983 | 395,000 | +80% | 300,606 | 1.31 |
| 1982 | 220,000 | −37% | 298,182 | 0.74 |
| 1981 | 350,000 | +40% | 297,333 | 1.18 |
| 1980 | 250,000 | −17% | 299,394 | 0.84 |
| 1979 | 300,000 | −3.2% | 296,970 | 1.01 |
| 1978 | 310,000 | +6.9% | 278,788 | 1.11 |
| 1977 | 290,000 | +18% | 273,891 | 1.06 |
| 1976 | 245,000 | −23% | 270,303 | 0.91 |
| 1975 | 317,000 | +30% | 264,242 | 1.20 |
| 1974 | 244,000 | −2.8% | 259,394 | 0.94 |
| 1973 | 250,900 | +32% | 242,424 | 1.03 |
| 1972 | 190,000 | +14% | 233,939 | 0.81 |
| 1971 | 166,000 | −35% | 226,678 | 0.73 |
| 1970 | 255,000 | +50% | 223,318 | 1.14 |
| 1969 | 170,000 | +23% | 223,919 | 0.76 |
| 1968 | 138,000 | +94% | 225,455 | 0.61 |
| 1967 | 71,000 | −63% | 236,679 | 0.30 |
| 1966 | 190,000 | +206% | 232,727 | 0.82 |
| 1965 | 62,000 | −68% | 226,667 | 0.27 |
| 1964 | 195,215 | +121% | 223,030 | 0.88 |
| 1963 | 88,440 | −28% | 213,676 | 0.41 |
| 1962 | 122,380 | +61% | 211,954 | 0.58 |
| 1961 | 76,000 | — | 205,041 | 0.37 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,091 t USD 4.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 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 Turkey?
Turkey produced 717,000 t in 2024, 59.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Turkey rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Turkey was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of Italy.
How has the production of hazelnuts, in shell in Turkey changed?
It rose by 59% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. The record was 800,791 t in 2008.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Turkey?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (717,000 t from 749,769 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Turkey export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Turkey reported exports of 1,091 t (USD 4.2 m) 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. 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.