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Walnuts market in India

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The walnut market in India showed stability from 2018 to 2020, with volumes hovering around 313–315 thousand tonnes. Customs seizures of illegally imported Chinese walnuts declared as Afghan in 2018 helped protect domestic producers from cheap imports, supporting local output. However, production dipped slightly in 2020, leading to a minor contraction in market volume.

Market growth accelerated from 2021, driven by increased consumer demand fueled by promoted health benefits of walnuts. This pushed imports higher, compensating for a temporary drop in domestic production. By 2022, expanded cultivation in mountainous states boosted production back to 289 thousand tonnes, while customs crackdowns on counterfeit walnuts affected import patterns. The market surged to 377.7 thousand tonnes in 2023, largely due to the entry of Chilean walnuts, which raised import volumes and intensified competition.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in India
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to India by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from India by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from India by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from India, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from India by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production walnuts in India

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, India ranked as the world's fourth-largest producer of walnuts.

Top producers of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of walnuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

India's walnut production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 286.4 thousand tonnes of walnuts, marking a 4.3% decrease from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 299.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.3%	(0.2%)	(4.3%)	(0.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

India's walnut production value also fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 207 million US dollars, representing a significant 12.7% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value decreased by 13.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.8%. The peak value occurred in 2018 at 1 656 million US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 18.3%, while 2019 experienced the steepest decline of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in India in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.3%	(16.5%)	(12.7%)	(4.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports walnuts from India

Exports in kind, t

India's walnut exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 359 tonnes, reflecting a 20.2% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 55.7%, with a CAGR of -23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(19.5%)	(31.1%)	(20.2%)	(23.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany consistently led India's walnut export destinations by volume. France accounted for 19.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 18.0%, and Germany for 14.0%, together making up 51.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from India in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

India's walnut export value also fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 727 thousand US dollars, showing a 27.2% decline from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 61.7%, with a CAGR of -27.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.7%)	(42.4%)	(27.2%)	(27.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were the top markets for India's walnut exports by value. The United Kingdom represented 19.1% of export value, Germany 16.9%, and France 15.3%, collectively accounting for 51.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from India in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports walnuts to India

Imports in kind, t

India's walnut imports increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 27 994 tonnes, up by 62.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 29.1%, with a CAGR of 8.9%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 554 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 28.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.3%)	10.5%	62.9%	8.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States and Chile dominated India's walnut imports by volume, jointly accounting for 81.3% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to India in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

India's walnut import value also rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports registered 85 258 thousand US dollars, amounting to a 69.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 39.2%, with a CAGR of 11.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 44 550 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 27.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.2%)	12.7%	69.8%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Chile, and the United Arab Emirates were the main sources for India's walnut imports by value. The United States accounted for 44.5% of import value, Chile for 32.1%, and the United Arab Emirates for 8.5%, together representing 85.1% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to India in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io