Walnuts, in shell — Production in South America

South America: Walnuts, in shell — Production was 198,047 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
198,047 t
Change on year
down 9.1%
Rank
14th
of 23 groups
All-time high
217,941 t
in 2023
All-time low
4,164 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Walnuts, in shell — Production in South America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, walnuts, in shell — production in South America stood at 198,047 t.

That represents a change of down 9.1% on the previous year and up 121.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, walnuts, in shell — production in South America peaked at 217,941 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 4,164 t, in 1961.

South America ranks 14th of 23 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Walnuts, in shell — Production in South America, year by year

Annual values for Walnuts, in shell — Production in South America, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 4,164 t —
1962 5,691 t +36.7%
1963 4,918 t -13.6%
1964 4,727 t -3.9%
1965 5,228 t +10.6%
1966 5,547 t +6.1%
1967 5,428 t -2.1%
1968 6,814 t +25.5%
1969 6,331 t -7.1%
1970 6,276 t -0.9%
1971 7,081 t +12.8%
1972 6,222 t -12.1%
1973 7,462 t +19.9%
1974 10,921 t +46.4%
1975 11,469 t +5.0%
1976 13,066 t +13.9%
1977 14,685 t +12.4%
1978 15,681 t +6.8%
1979 16,707 t +6.5%
1980 19,407 t +16.2%
1981 13,480 t -30.5%
1982 16,688 t +23.8%
1983 15,518 t -7.0%
1984 15,874 t +2.3%
1985 17,569 t +10.7%
1986 17,585 t +0.1%
1987 17,099 t -2.8%
1988 18,365 t +7.4%
1989 18,545 t +1.0%
1990 20,805 t +12.2%
1991 21,825 t +4.9%
1992 19,762 t -9.5%
1993 23,151 t +17.1%
1994 21,892 t -5.4%
1995 23,146 t +5.7%
1996 23,835 t +3.0%
1997 24,538 t +2.9%
1998 22,888 t -6.7%
1999 22,518 t -1.6%
2000 23,408 t +4.0%
2001 24,322 t +3.9%
2002 25,166 t +3.5%
2003 24,908 t -1.0%
2004 26,555 t +6.6%
2005 26,831 t +1.0%
2006 38,521 t +43.6%
2007 40,657 t +5.5%
2008 36,911 t -9.2%
2009 41,244 t +11.7%
2010 47,789 t +15.9%
2011 52,000 t +8.8%
2012 59,022 t +13.5%
2013 65,408 t +10.8%
2014 89,348 t +36.6%
2015 111,217 t +24.5%
2016 114,207 t +2.7%
2017 126,619 t +10.9%
2018 177,915 t +40.5%
2019 149,037 t -16.2%
2020 163,348 t +9.6%
2021 185,979 t +13.9%
2022 199,915 t +7.5%
2023 217,941 t +9.0%
2024 198,047 t -9.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5,428 t 4,164 t 6,814 t 9
1970s 10,957 t 6,222 t 16,707 t 10
1980s 17,013 t 13,480 t 19,407 t 10
1990s 22,436 t 19,762 t 24,538 t 10
2000s 30,853 t 23,408 t 41,244 t 10
2010s 99,256 t 47,789 t 177,915 t 10
2020s 193,046 t 163,348 t 217,941 t 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 11 Uzbekistan 49,149 t compare
  2. 12 Yugoslav SFR 29,600 t compare
  3. 13 France 27,710 t compare
  4. 14 Afghanistan 27,524 t compare
  5. 15 Bosnia and Herzegovina 26,042 t compare
  6. 16 Egypt 23,580 t compare
  7. 17 Serbia and Montenegro 21,264 t compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is walnuts, in shell — production in South America?
Walnuts, in shell — production in South America was 198,047 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest walnuts, in shell — production recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 217,941 t in 2023.
What is the lowest walnuts, in shell — production recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 4,164 t in 1961.
How does South America rank for walnuts, in shell — production?
South America ranks 14th out of 23 groups with data for 2024.
Is walnuts, in shell — production rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 121.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America 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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