> In 2024 South Korea produced 1,146 t of walnuts, in shell, the 43rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.9%.

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# Walnuts, in shell production in South Korea

In 2024 South Korea produced 1,146 t of walnuts, in shell, the 43rd largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 3.9%. The record was 1,514 t in 1994. Area harvested: 586 ha, yield 2.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20241,146 t
World rank43 of 55
10-year change−3.9%
Record1,514 t1994

## Walnuts, in shell in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.04% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.0world 3.1 (−37%)
kg per person0.02world 0.53
10-year change−3.9%world +45%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 41 | [Switzerland](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/switzerland/) | 2,259 | 0.05% |
| 42 | [Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/iraq/) | 1,462 | 0.03% |
| 43 | **South Korea** | 1,146 | 0.03% |
| 44 | [Slovenia](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/slovenia/) | 880 | 0.02% |
| 45 | [Montenegro](https://husfarm.com/production/walnuts/montenegro/) | 726 | 0.02% |

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

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

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,146 | +0.4% | 586 | 1.96 |
| 2023 | 1,141 | −0.3% | 589 | 1.94 |
| 2022 | 1,145 | −0.7% | 594 | 1.93 |
| 2021 | 1,153 | +2.5% | 575 | 2.01 |
| 2020 | 1,125 | −2.8% | 598 | 1.88 |
| 2019 | 1,157 | −1.7% | 608 | 1.90 |
| 2018 | 1,177 | −1.8% | 610 | 1.93 |
| 2017 | 1,198 | −0.3% | 609 | 1.97 |
| 2016 | 1,202 | +6.1% | 600 | 2.00 |
| 2015 | 1,133 | −4.9% | 569 | 1.99 |
| 2014 | 1,192 | −7.0% | 600 | 1.99 |
| 2013 | 1,282 | +11% | 631 | 2.03 |
| 2012 | 1,151 | +7.6% | 550 | 2.09 |
| 2011 | 1,070 | +0.8% | 521 | 2.05 |
| 2010 | 1,061 | −13% | 514 | 2.06 |
| 2009 | 1,222 | +25% | 580 | 2.11 |
| 2008 | 979 | −1.1% | 474 | 2.07 |
| 2007 | 990 | +17% | 500 | 1.98 |
| 2006 | 848 | −2.3% | 411 | 2.06 |
| 2005 | 868 | +3.8% | 450 | 1.93 |
| 2004 | 836 | −8.9% | 385 | 2.17 |
| 2003 | 918 | −13% | 400 | 2.30 |
| 2002 | 1,052 | −1.1% | 470 | 2.24 |
| 2001 | 1,064 | −1.4% | 473 | 2.25 |
| 2000 | 1,079 | +8.1% | 477 | 2.26 |
| 1999 | 998 | −3.8% | 440 | 2.27 |
| 1998 | 1,037 | −11% | 450 | 2.30 |
| 1997 | 1,167 | +1.6% | 512 | 2.28 |
| 1996 | 1,149 | −12% | 500 | 2.30 |
| 1995 | 1,311 | −13% | 550 | 2.38 |
| 1994 | 1,514 | +29% | 650 | 2.33 |
| 1993 | 1,173 | +4.9% | 510 | 2.30 |
| 1992 | 1,118 | +9.3% | 480 | 2.33 |
| 1991 | 1,023 | +13% | 420 | 2.44 |
| 1990 | 906 | −30% | 410 | 2.21 |
| 1989 | 1,297 | +0.5% | 535 | 2.42 |
| 1988 | 1,290 | +33% | 540 | 2.39 |
| 1987 | 972 | +11% | 410 | 2.37 |
| 1986 | 879 | +25% | 405 | 2.17 |
| 1985 | 706 | +8.6% | 320 | 2.21 |
| 1984 | 650 | +46% | 300 | 2.17 |
| 1983 | 445 | +12% | 200 | 2.23 |
| 1982 | 396 | +91% | 180 | 2.20 |
| 1981 | 207 | −63% | 100 | 2.07 |
| 1980 | 561 | +110% | 250 | 2.24 |
| 1979 | 267 | +20% | 120 | 2.23 |
| 1978 | 223 | +68% | 100 | 2.23 |
| 1977 | 133 | −17% | 65 | 2.05 |
| 1976 | 160 | −3.6% | 70 | 2.29 |
| 1975 | 166 | +46% | 70 | 2.37 |
| 1974 | 114 | +6.5% | 50 | 2.28 |
| 1973 | 107 | 0.0% | 50 | 2.14 |
| 1972 | 107 | −29% | 50 | 2.14 |
| 1971 | 150 | −18% | 70 | 2.14 |
| 1970 | 183 | +16% | 90 | 2.03 |
| 1969 | 158 | −6.0% | 70 | 2.26 |
| 1968 | 168 | −4.0% | 80 | 2.10 |
| 1967 | 175 | +28% | 80 | 2.19 |
| 1966 | 137 | +37% | 65 | 2.11 |
| 1965 | 100 | +67% | 45 | 2.22 |
| 1964 | 60 | 0.0% | 30 | 2.00 |
| 1963 | 60 | +20% | 30 | 2.00 |
| 1962 | 50 | 0.0% | 25 | 2.00 |
| 1961 | 50 | — | 25 | 2.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports591 t USD 1.6 m
Importer rank40 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 South Korea?

South Korea produced 1,146 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of walnuts, in shell?

South Korea ranked 43rd 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 South Korea changed?

It fell by 3.9% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 1,514 t in 1994.

### What is the yield of walnuts, in shell in South Korea?

2.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,146 t from 586 ha), against a world average of 3.1 t/ha.

### Does South Korea export or import walnuts, in shell?

In 2024 South Korea reported no exports and imports of 591 t (USD 1.6 m), 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 South Korea 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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[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

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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