In 2024 India produced about 318 thousand tonnes of walnuts, in shell from 97,284 hectares, an average yield of 3,267 kg per hectare. That is up 32% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 65% over the same period.
Production
Area harvested
Yield
India against the world
Among the 12 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's walnuts, in shell, India ranks 9 of 12 for yield in 2024, at 3,267 kg per hectare. The world average is 3,107 kg per hectare. Romania leads at 16,417 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romania | 16,417 | 1.2% |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 9,161 | 1.1% |
| 3 | Ukraine | 8,099 | 2.5% |
| 4 | Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 6,137 | 9.5% |
| 5 | Greece | 4,949 | 2.2% |
| 6 | China, mainland | 4,036 | 34.5% |
| 7 | Chile | 3,978 | 4.0% |
| 8 | United States of America | 3,653 | 12.6% |
| 9 | India | 3,267 | 7.3% |
| 10 | Türkiye | 2,393 | 9.8% |
| 11 | Burkina Faso | 1,470 | 3.3% |
| 12 | Mexico | 1,336 | 3.9% |
How does your walnuts, in shell yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.