Global walnut production reached a record 2.3 million tonnes in the 2006/07 marketing year, with China, the United States, and Chile contributing over 80% of the production. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, Romania remained the EU's leading walnut producer, while France was the continent's largest exporter. Hungary experienced a significant decrease in walnut harvest due to adverse weather. The report also noted changes in imports and exports within the EU and from major suppliers like the United States and Chile. Additionally, there was a rise in walnut kernel exports and imports in Hungary, alongside a increase in the price of domestic walnuts and kernels.