Hazelnuts, in shell production in United States
In 2024 United States produced 87,820 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 3rd largest in the world (7.25% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 169%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 35,613 ha, yield 2.5 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 87,820 t
- World rank
- 3 of 33
- 10-year change
- +169%
- Record
- 87,820 t
- 2024
Hazelnuts, in shell in United States, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
United States compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.2%
- 4.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.5
- world 1.1 (+126%)
- kg per person
- 0.25
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +169%
- 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% |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 75,698 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Chile | 73,274 | 6.0% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; United States is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,820 | +2.8% | 35,613 | 2.47 |
| 2023 | 85,460 | +22% | 30,756 | 2.78 |
| 2022 | 70,310 | −0.3% | 27,519 | 2.55 |
| 2021 | 70,490 | +26% | 23,472 | 3.00 |
| 2020 | 56,060 | +37% | 24,281 | 2.31 |
| 2019 | 40,820 | −12% | 20,235 | 2.02 |
| 2018 | 46,270 | +59% | 17,810 | 2.60 |
| 2017 | 29,030 | −27% | 16,190 | 1.79 |
| 2016 | 39,916 | +42% | 14,973 | 2.67 |
| 2015 | 28,123 | −14% | 13,759 | 2.04 |
| 2014 | 32,659 | −20% | 12,141 | 2.69 |
| 2013 | 40,823 | +15% | 12,141 | 3.36 |
| 2012 | 35,500 | +1.6% | 11,736 | 3.02 |
| 2011 | 34,927 | +38% | 11,534 | 3.03 |
| 2010 | 25,401 | −40% | 11,736 | 2.16 |
| 2009 | 42,638 | +47% | 11,614 | 3.67 |
| 2008 | 29,030 | −14% | 11,493 | 2.53 |
| 2007 | 33,568 | −9.8% | 11,574 | 2.90 |
| 2006 | 37,195 | +49% | 11,453 | 3.25 |
| 2005 | 25,038 | −26% | 11,453 | 2.19 |
| 2004 | 34,019 | −1.1% | 11,493 | 2.96 |
| 2003 | 34,380 | +94% | 11,331 | 3.03 |
| 2002 | 17,690 | −61% | 11,817 | 1.50 |
| 2001 | 44,910 | +120% | 11,736 | 3.83 |
| 2000 | 20,410 | −44% | 11,473 | 1.78 |
| 1999 | 36,290 | +158% | 11,972 | 3.03 |
| 1998 | 14,060 | −67% | 12,107 | 1.16 |
| 1997 | 42,770 | +148% | 11,890 | 3.60 |
| 1996 | 17,240 | −51% | 11,570 | 1.49 |
| 1995 | 35,380 | +84% | 11,320 | 3.13 |
| 1994 | 19,230 | −48% | 11,150 | 1.72 |
| 1993 | 37,190 | +48% | 10,900 | 3.41 |
| 1992 | 25,130 | +8.6% | 10,940 | 2.30 |
| 1991 | 23,130 | +17% | 11,120 | 2.08 |
| 1990 | 19,700 | +67% | 11,050 | 1.78 |
| 1989 | 11,800 | −21% | 11,110 | 1.06 |
| 1988 | 15,000 | −24% | 10,720 | 1.40 |
| 1987 | 19,780 | +44% | 10,440 | 1.89 |
| 1986 | 13,700 | −39% | 10,080 | 1.36 |
| 1985 | 22,320 | +84% | 9,430 | 2.37 |
| 1984 | 12,160 | +63% | 8,900 | 1.37 |
| 1983 | 7,440 | −56% | 8,620 | 0.86 |
| 1982 | 17,060 | +28% | 8,900 | 1.92 |
| 1981 | 13,340 | −4.5% | 8,900 | 1.50 |
| 1980 | 13,970 | +18% | 8,900 | 1.57 |
| 1979 | 11,790 | −7.8% | 7,120 | 1.66 |
| 1978 | 12,791 | +19% | 7,120 | 1.80 |
| 1977 | 10,705 | +64% | 7,120 | 1.50 |
| 1976 | 6,532 | −40% | 7,240 | 0.90 |
| 1975 | 10,977 | +81% | 7,200 | 1.52 |
| 1974 | 6,078 | −46% | 6,840 | 0.89 |
| 1973 | 11,158 | +21% | 6,880 | 1.62 |
| 1972 | 9,253 | −10% | 6,880 | 1.34 |
| 1971 | 10,315 | +23% | 6,720 | 1.53 |
| 1970 | 8,400 | +25% | 6,600 | 1.27 |
| 1969 | 6,713 | −2.6% | 6,430 | 1.04 |
| 1968 | 6,895 | +1.3% | 6,470 | 1.07 |
| 1967 | 6,804 | −39% | 6,600 | 1.03 |
| 1966 | 11,068 | +58% | 6,640 | 1.67 |
| 1965 | 6,985 | −4.9% | 6,800 | 1.03 |
| 1964 | 7,348 | +16% | 6,920 | 1.06 |
| 1963 | 6,350 | −10% | 7,000 | 0.91 |
| 1962 | 7,058 | −34% | 7,280 | 0.97 |
| 1961 | 10,668 | — | 7,530 | 1.42 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 11,182 t USD 34.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 1 of 44
- Imports
- 119 t USD 716,000
- Importer rank
- 22 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 United States?
United States produced 87,820 t in 2024, 7.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does United States rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
United States ranked 3rd 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 United States changed?
It rose by 169% 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 United States?
2.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (87,820 t from 35,613 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does United States export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 United States reported exports of 11,182 t (USD 34.2 m) and imports of 119 t (USD 716,000), 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.