Walnuts, in shell production in Hungary
In 2024 Hungary produced 4,680 t of walnuts, in shell, the 34th largest in the world (0.11% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 8.3%. The record was 21,179 t in 1975. Area harvested: 8,060 ha, yield 0.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 4,680 t
- World rank
- 34 of 55
- 10-year change
- +8.3%
- Record
- 21,179 t
- 1975
Walnuts, in shell in Hungary, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Hungary compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.11%
- 0.14% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.6
- world 3.1 (−81%)
- kg per person
- 0.48
- world 0.53
- 10-year change
- +8.3%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Kyrgyzstan | 6,336 | 0.15% |
| 33 | North Macedonia | 5,520 | 0.13% |
| 34 | Hungary | 4,680 | 0.11% |
| 35 | Brazil | 4,307 | 0.10% |
| 36 | Bulgaria | 4,240 | 0.10% |
Map of world production of walnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Hungary is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,680 | −15% | 8,060 | 0.58 |
| 2023 | 5,500 | −15% | 7,960 | 0.69 |
| 2022 | 6,450 | +8.4% | 7,820 | 0.82 |
| 2021 | 5,950 | +9.0% | 6,440 | 0.92 |
| 2020 | 5,460 | −20% | 6,400 | 0.85 |
| 2019 | 6,820 | +18% | 6,000 | 1.14 |
| 2018 | 5,770 | −27% | 5,400 | 1.07 |
| 2017 | 7,895 | +25% | 5,075 | 1.56 |
| 2016 | 6,319 | −5.9% | 4,847 | 1.30 |
| 2015 | 6,717 | +55% | 4,551 | 1.48 |
| 2014 | 4,320 | −4.8% | 4,340 | 1.00 |
| 2013 | 4,540 | +40% | 4,330 | 1.05 |
| 2012 | 3,240 | −16% | 4,360 | 0.74 |
| 2011 | 3,868 | −31% | 4,273 | 0.91 |
| 2010 | 5,637 | +4.3% | 4,182 | 1.35 |
| 2009 | 5,403 | −6.1% | 3,531 | 1.53 |
| 2008 | 5,751 | +59% | 3,303 | 1.74 |
| 2007 | 3,620 | −21% | 2,837 | 1.28 |
| 2006 | 4,603 | +38% | 2,679 | 1.72 |
| 2005 | 3,336 | −19% | 4,397 | 0.76 |
| 2004 | 4,117 | +4.0% | 4,444 | 0.93 |
| 2003 | 3,958 | +13% | 4,036 | 0.98 |
| 2002 | 3,495 | −46% | 3,577 | 0.98 |
| 2001 | 6,492 | −17% | 5,500 | 1.18 |
| 2000 | 7,847 | +6.1% | 7,000 | 1.12 |
| 1999 | 7,395 | +20% | 6,000 | 1.23 |
| 1998 | 6,183 | +2.6% | 4,736 | 1.31 |
| 1997 | 6,025 | −30% | 4,372 | 1.38 |
| 1996 | 8,648 | +31% | 6,011 | 1.44 |
| 1995 | 6,600 | −15% | 3,782 | 1.75 |
| 1994 | 7,800 | −3.7% | 4,907 | 1.59 |
| 1993 | 8,100 | +23% | 4,200 | 1.93 |
| 1992 | 6,605 | −11% | 5,200 | 1.27 |
| 1991 | 7,428 | −12% | 5,800 | 1.28 |
| 1990 | 8,473 | +4.5% | 6,367 | 1.33 |
| 1989 | 8,106 | +4.3% | 6,600 | 1.23 |
| 1988 | 7,773 | −12% | 6,600 | 1.18 |
| 1987 | 8,794 | −22% | 6,600 | 1.33 |
| 1986 | 11,205 | −0.1% | 7,800 | 1.44 |
| 1985 | 11,221 | −16% | 7,800 | 1.44 |
| 1984 | 13,310 | −2.2% | — | — |
| 1983 | 13,603 | +7.1% | — | — |
| 1982 | 12,707 | +15% | — | — |
| 1981 | 11,031 | −26% | — | — |
| 1980 | 14,867 | +6.1% | — | — |
| 1979 | 14,016 | +14% | — | — |
| 1978 | 12,289 | +3.9% | — | — |
| 1977 | 11,823 | −36% | — | — |
| 1976 | 18,405 | −13% | — | — |
| 1975 | 21,179 | +21% | — | — |
| 1974 | 17,485 | −15% | — | — |
| 1973 | 20,520 | +35% | — | — |
| 1972 | 15,162 | −14% | — | — |
| 1971 | 17,538 | +9.4% | — | — |
| 1970 | 16,035 | +13% | — | — |
| 1969 | 14,210 | +6.7% | — | — |
| 1968 | 13,315 | −6.7% | — | — |
| 1967 | 14,269 | −3.5% | — | — |
| 1966 | 14,782 | +14% | — | — |
| 1965 | 12,967 | +25% | — | — |
| 1964 | 10,400 | −12% | — | — |
| 1963 | 11,800 | +22% | — | — |
| 1962 | 9,700 | −8.5% | — | — |
| 1961 | 10,600 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 147 t USD 368,000
- Exporter rank
- 35 of 60
- Imports
- 269 t USD 764,000
- Importer rank
- 55 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 Hungary?
Hungary produced 4,680 t in 2024, 0.11% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Hungary rank in the world for production of walnuts, in shell?
Hungary ranked 34th 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 Hungary changed?
It rose by 8.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 21,179 t in 1975.
What is the yield of walnuts, in shell in Hungary?
0.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,680 t from 8,060 ha), against a world average of 3.1 t/ha.
Does Hungary export or import walnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Hungary reported exports of 147 t (USD 368,000) and imports of 269 t (USD 764,000), 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.