> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 20244,680 t
World rank34 of 55
10-year change+8.3%
Record21,179 t1975

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

## Hungary compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.11%0.14% in 2014
Yield, t/ha0.6world 3.1 (−81%)
kg per person0.48world 0.53
10-year change+8.3%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 32 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/kyrgyzstan/) | 6,336 | 0.15% |
| 33 | [North Macedonia](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/north-macedonia/) | 5,520 | 0.13% |
| 34 | **Hungary** | 4,680 | 0.11% |
| 35 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/brazil/) | 4,307 | 0.10% |
| 36 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/bulgaria/) | 4,240 | 0.10% |

[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; 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

Exports147 t USD 368,000
Exporter rank35 of 60
Imports269 t USD 764,000
Importer rank55 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 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

[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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