> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202487,820 t
World rank3 of 33
10-year change+169%
Record87,820 t2024

## Hazelnuts, in shell in United States, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## United States compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total7.2%4.6% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.5world 1.1 (+126%)
kg per person0.25world 0.15
10-year change+169%world +71%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/turkey/) | 717,000 | 59.2% |
| 2 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/italy/) | 120,520 | 9.9% |
| 3 | **United States** | 87,820 | 7.2% |
| 4 | [Azerbaijan](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/azerbaijan/) | 75,698 | 6.2% |
| 5 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/chile/) | 73,274 | 6.0% |

[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; 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

Exports11,182 t USD 34.2 m
Exporter rank1 of 44
Imports119 t USD 716,000
Importer rank22 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 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

[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/italy/)[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/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/romania/)
[All countries producing hazelnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/hazelnuts/)

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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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