Walnuts in shell exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported walnuts in shell worth $332.4 million (114.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 99 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 29% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $493.0 million.
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 | $332.4M | 114.9K t |
| 2023 | $258.2M | 120.4K t |
| 2022 | $362.3M | 127.0K t |
| 2021 | $366.7M | 136.1K t |
| 2020 | $374.8M | 126.5K t |
| 2019 | $421.9M | 141.8K t |
| 2018 | $390.8M | 116.9K t |
| 2017 | $493.0M | 140.4K t |
Where the United States exports walnuts in shell to
Most of it went to Turkey (25%), India (18%), Italy (14%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $84.5M | 25% |
| India | $59.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $47.1M | 14% |
| Mexico | $34.5M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26.5M | 8% |
| Algeria | $14.5M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $12.0M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $10.0M | 3% |
| Lebanon | $8.6M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $7.0M | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 23% above the world average of $2.35. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Walnuts in shell imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported walnuts in shell worth $5.3 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Mexico alone supplied 97% of it.
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 0802.31: Nuts, edible: walnuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of walnuts in shell exported by the United States?
The United States exported walnuts in shell worth $332.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 114.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 99 countries worldwide, with 31% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy walnuts in shell from the United States?
Turkey was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($84.5 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 82 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 326% on the year.
What is the average export price of walnuts in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $2.35 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 walnuts in shell from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $493.0 million in 2017 to $332.4 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $493.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import walnuts in shell?
Yes. The United States imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Cote d'Ivoire and Egypt. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $327.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for walnuts in shell?
The HS code for walnuts in shell is subheading 0802.31. 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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