Global Walnut Market 2026

An in-depth analysis of prices, trends, and growth prospects in the walnut market

Market Overview

Key Indicators

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Current Price (FOB)

$6,450/t
↑ +8.4% vs 2025

Average contract price for walnut kernels

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Annual Growth

+8.4%
↑ Significant growth

Price growth compared to 2025

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Global Volume

2.3 million t
↑ +6.1%

Total global walnut production volume

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USA (California)

710,000 t
↑ +18%

2026 harvest forecast for California

Price Dynamics

Price History and Forecast

Walnut price dynamics (USD/ton, FOB)

Year Price ($/ton) Change Increase Factors
2020$5,900--Stable market
2021$5,650↓ -4.2%-$250Oversupply in the USA
2022$5,400↓ -4.4%-$250Historic low
2023$5,800↑ +7.4%+$400Inventory reduction
2024$6,050↑ +4.3%+$250Supply deficit
2025$5,950↓ -1.7%-$100Large harvest in the USA
2026$6,450↑ +8.4%+$500Historic high
Main Varieties

Popular Varieties

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Chandler

The world's most popular variety. Light-colored shell, excellent taste.

$6,800
Price per ton
45%
Kernel yield
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Howard

An American variety with large nuts and light-colored kernels.

$6,200
Price per ton
48%
Kernel yield
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Serr

A Turkmen variety with high yield and excellent quality.

$5,800
Price per ton
52%
Kernel yield
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Azerbaijani

Local varieties with a unique taste and high oil content.

$5,500
Price per ton
50%
Kernel yield
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Factor Analysis

What Drives Prices

🌱Supply

  • California harvest (40% of global exports)
  • Production in Chile and Ukraine
  • Climate anomalies
  • Tree diseases

📊Demand

  • Confectionery industry
  • Walnut oil production
  • Healthy eating and snacks
  • Pharmaceutical industry

💱Currencies

  • USD/EUR exchange rate
  • USD/CLP exchange rate (Chile)
  • Inflation in key countries
  • Trade tariffs

📋Quality

  • Size grading
  • Kernel color (light/dark)
  • HACCP certification
  • Organic standards
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