Parent Product
Raw Walnuts
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Walnuts, in shell market coverage spans 90 countries.
- 1,247 exporter companies and 1,547 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 8,168 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-01.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Walnuts, in shell
Analyze 8,168 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Walnuts, in shell.
Raw Walnuts, in shell Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Raw Walnuts, in shell to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Raw Walnuts, in shell: United Arab Emirates (+180.3%), Argentina (+118.4%), Vietnam (+85.7%).
Raw Walnuts, in shell Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-06, benchmark Raw Walnuts, in shell country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Raw Walnuts, in shell transaction unit prices: Panama (11.63 USD / kg), Vietnam (6.07 USD / kg), Mexico (3.96 USD / kg), Ukraine (3.59 USD / kg), Chile (3.03 USD / kg), 5 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +19.4% | 983 | 2.88 USD / kg (3,867,891.543 kg) | 2.99 USD / kg (1,763,988.79 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (2,909,341.41 kg) | 2.42 USD / kg (2,512,473.989 kg) | 2.58 USD / kg (1,690,977.123 kg) | 2.87 USD / kg (462,752.159 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | +33.4% | 5,812 | 3.53 USD / kg (11,443,467.06 kg) | 2.81 USD / kg (3,832,167.202 kg) | 3.46 USD / kg (31,169,524 kg) | 3.07 USD / kg (27,585,686.8 kg) | 3.09 USD / kg (14,148,013.991 kg) | 3.03 USD / kg (7,204,691.2 kg) | ||||||
| Mexico | -8.3% | 451 | 1.24 USD / kg (23,201.8 kg) | 1.85 USD / kg (288,958.96 kg) | 2.35 USD / kg (132,711.57 kg) | 0.96 USD / kg (111,805.28 kg) | 3.16 USD / kg (538,936.09 kg) | 3.96 USD / kg (2,505,419.64 kg) | ||||||
| China | +10.2% | 248 | 1.14 USD / kg (618,455 kg) | 0.99 USD / kg (598,730 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (244,650 kg) | 1.45 USD / kg (526,430 kg) | 1.34 USD / kg (1,360,803 kg) | 0.98 USD / kg (751,808 kg) | ||||||
| India | -16.9% | 104 | 4.04 USD / kg (433,039.5 kg) | 5.08 USD / kg (160,698.7 kg) | 3.83 USD / kg (174,510 kg) | 2.52 USD / kg (112,794 kg) | 1.27 USD / kg (-) | 1.42 USD / kg (6,650 kg) | ||||||
| Tajikistan | +7.2% | 83 | 0.90 USD / kg (832 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (-) | 0.90 USD / kg (631 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (503 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (3,192 kg) | 0.90 USD / kg (3,575 kg) | ||||||
| Uzbekistan | -14.8% | 81 | 1.97 USD / kg (4,114 kg) | - (-) | 1.20 USD / kg (22,000 kg) | 1.15 USD / kg (135,853 kg) | 3.76 USD / kg (51,840 kg) | 1.48 USD / kg (117,645 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | +180.3% | 25 | 1.50 USD / kg (20,145 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.92 USD / kg (65,600 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Argentina | +118.4% | 91 | 3.59 USD / kg (99,980 kg) | 2.98 USD / kg (235,400 kg) | 3.36 USD / kg (254,600 kg) | 3.04 USD / kg (346,200 kg) | 2.72 USD / kg (192,041 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Afghanistan | +39.4% | 66 | - (-) | 3.31 USD / kg (80,000 kg) | 3.30 USD / kg (369,000 kg) | 3.09 USD / kg (361,350 kg) | 3.14 USD / kg (234,010 kg) | - (-) |
Raw Walnuts, in shell Global Supply Chain Coverage
2,794 companies
1,247 exporters and 1,547 importers are mapped for Raw Walnuts, in shell.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Raw Walnuts, in shell, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Raw Walnuts, in shell Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
1,247 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Walnuts, in shell. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Raw Walnuts, in shell Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 1,247 total exporter companies in the Raw Walnuts, in shell supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Kyrgyzstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-14
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, India, Vietnam, Spain, Germany, Israel, United States, Singapore
Supplying Products: Raw Walnuts, Raw Walnuts, in shell, Raw Walnuts, shelled
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food PackagingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Ukraine)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: TradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Georgia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTradeFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
(Moldova)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-30
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Raw Walnuts, in shell Global Exporter Coverage
1,247 companies
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Raw Walnuts, in shell Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
1,547 importer companies are mapped for Raw Walnuts, in shell demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Walnuts, in shell Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Albania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Iraq)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Albania)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: OthersFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Iraq)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-30
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
1,547 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Walnuts, in shell.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Raw Walnuts, in shell buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Walnuts, in shell
Raw Walnuts, in shell Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Raw Walnuts, in shell wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Raw Walnuts, in shell wholesale unit prices: Spain (10.00 USD / kg), France (5.12 USD / kg), Canada (5.00 USD / kg), China (2.80 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4.75 USD / kg | 4.72 USD / kg | 4.55 USD / kg | 4.62 USD / kg | - | - | ||||||
| Canada | 5.33 USD / kg | 5.35 USD / kg | 5.38 USD / kg | 5.34 USD / kg | 5.31 USD / kg | 5.00 USD / kg | ||||||
| China | 2.80 USD / kg | 2.83 USD / kg | 2.80 USD / kg | 2.84 USD / kg | 2.83 USD / kg | 2.80 USD / kg | ||||||
| Spain | 3.44 USD / kg | 10.08 USD / kg | 10.07 USD / kg | 10.16 USD / kg | 10.05 USD / kg | 10.00 USD / kg | ||||||
| France | 5.03 USD / kg | 5.02 USD / kg | 5.52 USD / kg | 5.17 USD / kg | 4.94 USD / kg | 5.12 USD / kg |
Raw Walnuts, in shell Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Raw Walnuts, in shell Wholesale Export Price Updates
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormIn-shell (dried)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree Nuts
Scientific NameJuglans regia
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Temperate climate with winter chilling required for dormancy break
- Deep, well-drained soils; sensitivity to waterlogging
- Irrigation commonly used in commercial orchards in drier production regions
- Heat and drought stress can reduce kernel fill and increase quality defects
Main VarietiesChandler, Hartley, Franquette, Serr, Howard
Consumption Forms
- In-shell consumption (snack/seasonal gifting markets)
- Cracked into kernels for retail packs and food manufacturing ingredients
- Niche: pressed into walnut oil after cracking
Grading Factors
- Shell integrity (cracks, holes) and cleanliness
- Size uniformity and lot consistency
- Moisture status and evidence of mold
- Insect damage and foreign matter
- Overall defect tolerances aligned to applicable trade standards (e.g., UNECE)
Market
Raw walnuts in shell are a globally traded tree nut, moving both for direct in-shell consumption and as an upstream input that is cracked into kernels for retail and food manufacturing. Global production is concentrated in temperate orchard regions, led by China and the United States (notably California), with additional significant supply from countries such as Iran, Türkiye, and Chile. Export availability is influenced by how much producing countries retain for domestic cracking and processing, while Southern Hemisphere supply (especially Chile) can provide counter-seasonal shipment windows. Trade competitiveness is shaped by kernel yield expectations, shell integrity, moisture management, and strict food-safety compliance (notably mycotoxin controls) that can trigger border rejections and sudden price swings.
Market GrowthNot Mentioned
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaAmong the largest global producers of walnuts; substantial domestic consumption and processing alongside exports.
- United StatesMajor producer and exporter; California is a key commercial walnut-growing region.
- IranSignificant producer within the Middle East/Central Asia walnut belt; domestic use and regional trade are important.
- TurkiyeLarge producer with growing orchard development; also active in regional trading and processing.
- ChileImportant export-oriented producer in the Southern Hemisphere; commonly supplies counter-seasonal windows to Northern markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesAmong the leading exporters of walnuts (including in-shell and shelled) in international trade statistics.
- ChileStrong export orientation; widely present in long-distance shipments to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- FranceEstablished walnut origin in Europe; exports include in-shell specialty and quality-segment trade.
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyMajor European import and distribution market for tree nuts, including walnuts.
- ItalySignificant consumer market and food-manufacturing user of walnuts; imports support year-round supply.
- SpainLarge nut-consuming market with imports supplying retail and ingredient demand.
- IndiaLarge consumer market where in-shell walnuts are an important traded form in retail channels.
- United Arab EmiratesRegional trading and re-export hub for nuts serving Gulf and wider Middle East markets.
Supply Calendar
- United States (California):Sep, Oct, NovMain Northern Hemisphere harvest and drying season; shipments often extend well beyond harvest due to storage.
- China (major walnut-growing provinces):Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; marketed as in-shell and as raw material for cracking.
- France (notably southwestern production regions):Oct, NovAutumn harvest; in-shell quality and origin differentiation can be important in some European channels.
- Chile (Central Valley production):Mar, Apr, MaySouthern Hemisphere harvest window; can supply counter-seasonal availability into Northern markets.
Specification
Major VarietiesChandler, Hartley, Franquette, Serr, Howard
Physical Attributes
- Hard shell integrity and low incidence of cracks are key for in-shell trade to reduce insect/mold entry risk
- Uniform size/count and clean, light-colored shell appearance are common buyer preferences in retail-oriented in-shell channels
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture management is critical: overly high moisture increases mold/mycotoxin risk; overly aggressive drying can increase shrink and quality loss
- Kernel yield (kernel-to-in-shell ratio) is a common commercial focus even when trading in-shell because it affects cracking economics and value
Grades
- UNECE Standard for Walnuts in Shell (quality classes, tolerances for defects, and sizing conventions)
Packaging
- Export shipments commonly use food-grade cartons or sacks designed to protect shell integrity and limit moisture pickup during transit and storage
- Clear lot identification and traceability labeling are commonly required to support food-safety compliance and potential recalls
ProcessingOften traded in-shell for later cracking into kernels; cracking yield and shell defect rates drive downstream processor value
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest -> hulling/cleaning -> drying to safe storage moisture -> sizing and defect sorting -> bulk storage -> export packing -> containerized shipping -> importer storage -> retail (in-shell) or cracking/packing (kernels)
Demand Drivers
- In-shell snack and gifting demand in parts of Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia
- Bakery and confectionery ingredient demand (often supplied via cracking into kernels, making in-shell a key upstream form)
Temperature
- Cool, dry storage is used to slow rancidity and preserve kernel quality inside the shell; exposure to heat accelerates quality degradation
- Moisture control throughout warehousing and sea transit is critical to reduce mold and mycotoxin risk
Shelf Life
- Walnuts in shell can store for months when adequately dried and kept cool and dry; shelf life shortens significantly with warm temperatures or humidity exposure due to rancidity and mold risk
Risks
Food Safety HighMycotoxin (especially aflatoxin) risk is a deal-breaker for international walnut trade because major import markets enforce strict limits and can detain or reject shipments, causing immediate disruption, financial loss, and reputational damage.Control moisture from harvest through storage, use good drying practices, segregate damaged/moldy lots, apply robust testing plans aligned to destination-market requirements, and maintain full lot traceability.
Climate MediumDrought and heat extremes can reduce yields and quality in key producing regions, and water-allocation constraints can raise costs or limit orchard productivity over time.Diversify origins across hemispheres, monitor water policy and seasonal climate outlooks in key origins, and use contract structures that share weather-related supply risk.
Regulatory Compliance MediumExporters must meet destination requirements on contaminants (e.g., mycotoxins), pesticide residues, and traceability; compliance failures can trigger increased inspections or supplier delisting.Implement residue management and pre-export testing programs, and align quality systems with recognized food-safety standards and buyer specifications.
Pests And Diseases MediumQuarantine pests and post-harvest insect damage (often linked to shell defects or poor storage) can lead to claims, downgrades, or phytosanitary complications at import.Maintain integrated pest management in orchards, enforce tight defect sorting, and use appropriate storage hygiene and pest-control protocols.
Quality Degradation LowOxidative rancidity and off-flavors can develop during extended storage or warm transit, reducing marketability even if food-safety limits are met.Use cool-chain warehousing where feasible, minimize heat exposure, and manage inventory rotation and packaging to limit oxygen and moisture ingress.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship in irrigated walnut orchards (notably in drought-prone producing regions)
- Agrochemical stewardship (pest and disease control inputs) and residue compliance for export markets
- Climate-driven yield volatility from heat stress, drought, and extreme weather affecting orchard productivity
Labor & Social
- Seasonal agricultural labor conditions and worker safety in orchard operations and post-harvest handling
- Traceability expectations increasing scrutiny of labor practices in supply chains supplying high-compliance import markets
FAQ
What is the main species traded as “walnuts in shell” in global commerce?The dominant internationally traded “walnut” is the English/Persian walnut (Juglans regia), which is the standard species behind most large-scale orchard production and export trade.
Why is aflatoxin considered a critical trade risk for walnuts?Aflatoxin is a regulated food-safety contaminant in major import markets, and shipments that fail limits can be detained or rejected at the border. Because walnuts are stored and shipped for long periods, moisture control and testing are central to avoiding costly disruptions.
How do Northern and Southern Hemisphere seasons affect global availability of in-shell walnuts?Northern Hemisphere origins (such as the United States and China) harvest mainly in early autumn, while Southern Hemisphere origins (notably Chile) harvest in late summer to autumn. This helps extend the global shipment calendar and provides counter-seasonal supply options.
Sources
Raw Walnuts, in shell Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan
Albania
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Bolivia
Brazil
Belarus
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