Walnuts, in shell production in Argentina
In 2024 Argentina produced 18,518 t of walnuts, in shell, the 18th largest in the world (0.43% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 18,625 t in 2019. Area harvested: 14,616 ha, yield 1.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 18,518 t
- World rank
- 18 of 55
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 18,625 t
- 2019
Walnuts, in shell in Argentina, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Argentina compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.43%
- 0.45% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.3
- world 3.1 (−59%)
- kg per person
- 0.41
- world 0.53
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Egypt | 23,580 | 0.54% |
| 17 | Spain | 20,060 | 0.46% |
| 18 | Argentina | 18,518 | 0.43% |
| 19 | Moldova | 17,515 | 0.40% |
| 20 | Belarus | 16,950 | 0.39% |
Map of world production of walnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Argentina is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,518 | +0.0% | 14,616 | 1.27 |
| 2023 | 18,509 | −0.2% | 14,612 | 1.27 |
| 2022 | 18,538 | +0.2% | 14,576 | 1.27 |
| 2021 | 18,507 | +0.1% | 14,660 | 1.26 |
| 2020 | 18,483 | −0.8% | 14,598 | 1.27 |
| 2019 | 18,625 | +1.2% | 14,471 | 1.29 |
| 2018 | 18,412 | 0.0% | 14,912 | 1.23 |
| 2017 | 18,412 | 0.0% | 14,411 | 1.28 |
| 2016 | 18,412 | +17% | 14,090 | 1.31 |
| 2015 | 15,691 | +15% | 9,383 | 1.67 |
| 2014 | 13,592 | +15% | 6,595 | 2.06 |
| 2013 | 11,823 | −7.6% | 4,782 | 2.47 |
| 2012 | 12,800 | +16% | 4,800 | 2.67 |
| 2011 | 10,991 | +9.9% | 4,492 | 2.45 |
| 2010 | 10,000 | −4.4% | 4,800 | 2.08 |
| 2009 | 10,455 | +1.4% | 4,224 | 2.48 |
| 2008 | 10,310 | +1.1% | 4,144 | 2.49 |
| 2007 | 10,195 | +2.0% | 4,072 | 2.50 |
| 2006 | 10,000 | +1.2% | 3,700 | 2.70 |
| 2005 | 9,881 | +1.8% | 3,962 | 2.49 |
| 2004 | 9,706 | +1.8% | 3,896 | 2.49 |
| 2003 | 9,530 | +5.9% | 3,831 | 2.49 |
| 2002 | 9,000 | −2.5% | 3,600 | 2.50 |
| 2001 | 9,228 | +1.2% | 3,713 | 2.49 |
| 2000 | 9,120 | +2.5% | 3,667 | 2.49 |
| 1999 | 8,900 | +0.2% | 3,500 | 2.54 |
| 1998 | 8,886 | +1.4% | 3,570 | 2.49 |
| 1997 | 8,765 | +0.7% | 3,522 | 2.49 |
| 1996 | 8,700 | +1.2% | 3,496 | 2.49 |
| 1995 | 8,600 | +1.2% | 3,457 | 2.49 |
| 1994 | 8,500 | +1.2% | 3,417 | 2.49 |
| 1993 | 8,400 | +2.4% | 3,378 | 2.49 |
| 1992 | 8,200 | +2.5% | 3,400 | 2.41 |
| 1991 | 8,000 | +2.6% | 3,212 | 2.49 |
| 1990 | 7,800 | +4.0% | 3,833 | 2.03 |
| 1989 | 7,500 | −1.3% | 3,300 | 2.27 |
| 1988 | 7,600 | −7.3% | 3,300 | 2.30 |
| 1987 | 8,200 | +11% | 3,300 | 2.48 |
| 1986 | 7,400 | +1.4% | 3,300 | 2.24 |
| 1985 | 7,300 | +24% | 3,300 | 2.21 |
| 1984 | 5,900 | −3.3% | — | — |
| 1983 | 6,100 | −21% | — | — |
| 1982 | 7,700 | +38% | — | — |
| 1981 | 5,600 | −50% | — | — |
| 1980 | 11,300 | +4.6% | — | — |
| 1979 | 10,800 | +4.9% | — | — |
| 1978 | 10,300 | +11% | — | — |
| 1977 | 9,300 | +6.7% | — | — |
| 1976 | 8,715 | +12% | — | — |
| 1975 | 7,760 | +2.6% | — | — |
| 1974 | 7,560 | +32% | — | — |
| 1973 | 5,740 | +2.5% | — | — |
| 1972 | 5,600 | −14% | — | — |
| 1971 | 6,511 | +12% | — | — |
| 1970 | 5,800 | −1.7% | — | — |
| 1969 | 5,900 | −7.7% | — | — |
| 1968 | 6,390 | +31% | — | — |
| 1967 | 4,894 | −1.0% | — | — |
| 1966 | 4,943 | +3.4% | — | — |
| 1965 | 4,780 | +7.9% | — | — |
| 1964 | 4,430 | −0.4% | — | — |
| 1963 | 4,450 | −17% | — | — |
| 1962 | 5,379 | +40% | — | — |
| 1961 | 3,845 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,833 t USD 9.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 60
- Imports
- 15 t USD 85,000
- Importer rank
- 89 of 118
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 walnuts, in shell in Argentina?
Argentina produced 18,518 t in 2024, 0.43% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Argentina rank in the world for production of walnuts, in shell?
Argentina ranked 18th of 55 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of walnuts, in shell in Argentina changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 18,625 t in 2019.
What is the yield of walnuts, in shell in Argentina?
1.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (18,518 t from 14,616 ha), against a world average of 3.1 t/ha.
Does Argentina export or import walnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Argentina reported exports of 4,833 t (USD 9.3 m) and imports of 15 t (USD 85,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Argentina is estimated by FAO. 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.