> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202418,518 t
World rank18 of 55
10-year change+36%
Record18,625 t2019

## Walnuts, in shell in Argentina, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Argentina compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.43%0.45% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.3world 3.1 (−59%)
kg per person0.41world 0.53
10-year change+36%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Egypt](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/egypt/) | 23,580 | 0.54% |
| 17 | [Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/spain/) | 20,060 | 0.46% |
| 18 | **Argentina** | 18,518 | 0.43% |
| 19 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/moldova/) | 17,515 | 0.40% |
| 20 | [Belarus](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/belarus/) | 16,950 | 0.39% |

[Full ranking of 55 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/)

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

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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

Exports4,833 t USD 9.3 m
Exporter rank10 of 60
Imports15 t USD 85,000
Importer rank89 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](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/)

## 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

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/united-states/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/iran/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/india/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/chile/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/mexico/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/burkina-faso/)[Ukraine](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/ukraine/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/greece/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/romania/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing walnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/)

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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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