Walnuts, in shell — Production in China, mainland

China, mainland: Walnuts, in shell — Production was 1.50 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.50 million t
Change on year
up 11.1%
World rank
1st
of 66 countries
All-time high
1.66 million t
in 2011
All-time low
40,000 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Walnuts, in shell — Production in China, mainland, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

China, mainland recorded 1.50 million t for walnuts, in shell — production in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, walnuts, in shell — production in China, mainland peaked at 1.66 million t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40,000 t, in 1961.

China, mainland ranks 1st of 66 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Walnuts, in shell — Production in China, mainland, year by year

Annual values for Walnuts, in shell — Production in China, mainland, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 40,000 t —
1962 40,000 t +0.0%
1963 46,000 t +15.0%
1964 42,000 t -8.7%
1965 48,000 t +14.3%
1966 42,000 t -12.5%
1967 41,000 t -2.4%
1968 40,000 t -2.4%
1969 47,000 t +17.5%
1970 51,000 t +8.5%
1971 70,000 t +37.3%
1972 72,000 t +2.9%
1973 81,000 t +12.5%
1974 80,000 t -1.2%
1975 65,000 t -18.8%
1976 71,000 t +9.2%
1977 76,000 t +7.0%
1978 113,000 t +48.7%
1979 91,000 t -19.5%
1980 119,000 t +30.8%
1981 107,000 t -10.1%
1982 103,000 t -3.7%
1983 119,000 t +15.5%
1984 128,200 t +7.7%
1985 121,917 t -4.9%
1986 136,335 t +11.8%
1987 147,000 t +7.8%
1988 177,098 t +20.5%
1989 160,054 t -9.6%
1990 149,560 t -6.6%
1991 151,644 t +1.4%
1992 163,862 t +8.1%
1993 216,000 t +31.8%
1994 209,997 t -2.8%
1995 230,667 t +9.8%
1996 237,989 t +3.2%
1997 249,834 t +5.0%
1998 269,203 t +7.8%
1999 274,246 t +1.9%
2000 309,875 t +13.0%
2001 252,347 t -18.6%
2002 343,305 t +36.0%
2003 393,529 t +14.6%
2004 436,862 t +11.0%
2005 499,074 t +14.2%
2006 475,455 t -4.7%
2007 629,986 t +32.5%
2008 828,635 t +31.5%
2009 979,366 t +18.2%
2010 1.28 million t +31.1%
2011 1.66 million t +28.9%
2012 720,000 t -56.5%
2013 780,000 t +8.3%
2014 900,000 t +15.4%
2015 1.00 million t +11.1%
2016 1.06 million t +6.0%
2017 1.00 million t -5.7%
2018 850,000 t -15.0%
2019 1.00 million t +17.6%
2020 1.10 million t +10.0%
2021 1.10 million t +0.0%
2022 1.20 million t +9.1%
2023 1.35 million t +12.5%
2024 1.50 million t +11.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 42,889 t 40,000 t 48,000 t 9
1970s 77,000 t 51,000 t 113,000 t 10
1980s 131,860 t 103,000 t 177,098 t 10
1990s 215,300 t 149,560 t 274,246 t 10
2000s 514,843 t 252,347 t 979,366 t 10
2010s 1.02 million t 720,000 t 1.66 million t 10
2020s 1.25 million t 1.10 million t 1.50 million t 5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

  1. 1 China 1.50 million t compare
  2. 2 Türkiye 426,000 t compare
  3. 3 India 317,776 t compare
  4. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 411,331 t compare
  5. 4 Chile 175,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is walnuts, in shell — production in China, mainland?
Walnuts, in shell — production in China, mainland was 1.50 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest walnuts, in shell — production recorded in China, mainland?
The highest recorded value was 1.66 million t in 2011.
What is the lowest walnuts, in shell — production recorded in China, mainland?
The lowest recorded value was 40,000 t in 1961.
How does China, mainland rank for walnuts, in shell — production?
China, mainland ranks 1st out of 66 countries with data for 2024.
Is walnuts, in shell — production rising or falling in China, mainland?
Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Walnuts, in shell — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Walnuts, in shell — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
95 places, 4,414 data points, 1961–2024
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