Walnuts, in shell production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 14,366 t of walnuts, in shell, the 22nd largest in the world (0.33% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 22%. The record was 17,543 t in 1996. Area harvested: 3,060 ha, yield 4.7 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,366 t
- World rank
- 22 of 55
- 10-year change
- +22%
- Record
- 17,543 t
- 1996
Walnuts, in shell in Syria, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.33%
- 0.39% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.7
- world 3.1 (+51%)
- kg per person
- 0.58
- world 0.53
- 10-year change
- +22%
- world +45%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Belarus | 16,950 | 0.39% |
| 21 | Italy | 15,940 | 0.37% |
| 22 | Syria | 14,366 | 0.33% |
| 23 | Pakistan | 13,855 | 0.32% |
| 24 | Azerbaijan | 13,498 | 0.31% |
Map of world production of walnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,366 | +15% | 3,060 | 4.69 |
| 2023 | 12,515 | −6.0% | 3,055 | 4.10 |
| 2022 | 13,310 | +11% | 3,058 | 4.35 |
| 2021 | 11,991 | +8.3% | 3,197 | 3.75 |
| 2020 | 11,072 | +4.8% | 3,270 | 3.39 |
| 2019 | 10,569 | −13% | 3,057 | 3.46 |
| 2018 | 12,130 | −1.6% | 3,161 | 3.84 |
| 2017 | 12,323 | +9.3% | 3,107 | 3.97 |
| 2016 | 11,279 | −4.6% | 3,133 | 3.60 |
| 2015 | 11,822 | +0.0% | 3,093 | 3.82 |
| 2014 | 11,817 | −9.6% | 3,096 | 3.82 |
| 2013 | 13,077 | −6.4% | 3,089 | 4.23 |
| 2012 | 13,969 | +1.9% | 3,357 | 4.16 |
| 2011 | 13,711 | +13% | 3,479 | 3.94 |
| 2010 | 12,113 | −5.7% | 3,396 | 3.57 |
| 2009 | 12,843 | +5.7% | 3,270 | 3.93 |
| 2008 | 12,152 | +16% | 3,189 | 3.81 |
| 2007 | 10,484 | −12% | 3,218 | 3.26 |
| 2006 | 11,857 | +0.1% | 3,528 | 3.36 |
| 2005 | 11,848 | +9.8% | 3,580 | 3.31 |
| 2004 | 10,786 | −5.7% | 3,361 | 3.21 |
| 2003 | 11,439 | −7.5% | 3,254 | 3.52 |
| 2002 | 12,369 | −0.6% | 3,607 | 3.43 |
| 2001 | 12,440 | −16% | 5,285 | 2.35 |
| 2000 | 14,887 | −6.9% | 4,721 | 3.15 |
| 1999 | 15,995 | −2.1% | 4,620 | 3.46 |
| 1998 | 16,335 | +194% | 4,509 | 3.62 |
| 1997 | 5,559 | −68% | 4,484 | 1.24 |
| 1996 | 17,543 | +186% | 4,656 | 3.77 |
| 1995 | 6,144 | −47% | 4,319 | 1.42 |
| 1994 | 11,566 | −4.3% | 4,392 | 2.63 |
| 1993 | 12,084 | +2.1% | 4,136 | 2.92 |
| 1992 | 11,834 | +7.8% | 4,706 | 2.51 |
| 1991 | 10,977 | — | 4,548 | 2.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 23 t USD 47,000
- Exporter rank
- 48 of 60
- Imports
- 5,872 t USD 12.2 m
- Importer rank
- 17 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 Syria?
Syria produced 14,366 t in 2024, 0.33% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of walnuts, in shell?
Syria ranked 22nd 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 Syria changed?
It rose by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +45% for the world. The record was 17,543 t in 1996.
What is the yield of walnuts, in shell in Syria?
4.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,366 t from 3,060 ha), against a world average of 3.1 t/ha.
Does Syria export or import walnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Syria reported exports of 23 t (USD 47,000) and imports of 5,872 t (USD 12.2 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. 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.