Introduction:
Walnut (Juglans sp.) is the most important temperate nut fruit in the country. Walnuts in India are found in different size and shapes. The Indian walnuts are categorized into 4 categories viz., paper-shelled, thin-shelled, medium-shelled and hard-shelled. Walnuts flourish at altitudes of 900 to 3000.
Varieties: Lake English, Drainovsky and Opex Caulchry in Jammu and Kashmir, Gobind, Eureka, Placentia, Wilson, Franquetfe and Kashmir Budded in Himachal Pradesh and Chakrata Selections in Uttrakhand.
Production and Area:
The major growing states in India are Jammu and Kashmir, Uttaranchal, Himachal Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh. Jammu & Kashmir occupies the largest share in total area and production of walnut. The total area under cultivation and production is as in below table (source: NHB, 2023-24 first advance estimates).
| Production in FY24’ (Mt)(000) | Area under Cultivation in FY24’ (000ha) | |
| Walnuts | 329 | 109 |
Export:
The country has exported Walnuts to the world during the year 2023-24 as is in below table.
| Export Volume FY24 (MT) | Exported in FY24 (USD Mil) | |
| Walnuts | 638.07 | 2.41 |
Major Export Destinations (2023-24):
Iran, United Arab Emts, Germany, Chile, Singapore, Bhutan, Seychelles, and South Africa.