Shelled walnuts exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $834.8 million of shelled walnuts in 2024 (166.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 119 countries for exports of this product. That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $834.8M | 166.7K t |
| 2023 | $696.3M | 145.4K t |
| 2022 | $925.4M | 149.5K t |
| 2021 | $836.1M | 143.9K t |
| 2020 | $866.4M | 125.2K t |
| 2019 | $760.2M | 122.7K t |
| 2018 | $916.8M | 116.3K t |
| 2017 | $888.4M | 121.9K t |
Where the United States exports shelled walnuts to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (17%), Japan (10%), Spain (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $139.3M | 17% |
| Japan | $82.3M | 9.9% |
| Spain | $82.1M | 9.8% |
| South Korea | $77.0M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $70.8M | 8.5% |
| Canada | $55.5M | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $49.0M | 5.9% |
| Mexico | $37.7M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $25.2M | 3% |
| Israel | $24.0M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled walnuts imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported shelled walnuts worth $7.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from Mexico (40%), Brazil (16%), Spain (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.9M | 40% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 16% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 15% |
| Canada | $948K | 13% |
| Germany | $240K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $202K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $127K | 1.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $94K | 1.3% |
| China | $82K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $71K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.32: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled walnuts exported by the United States?
The United States exported shelled walnuts worth $834.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 119 countries worldwide, with 44% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled walnuts from the United States?
Germany was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($139.3 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 115 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled walnuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of shelled walnuts from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $888.4 million in 2017 to $834.8 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $925.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import shelled walnuts?
Yes. The United States imported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Brazil and Spain. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $827.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled walnuts?
The HS code for shelled walnuts is subheading 0802.32. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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