Global production of walnuts is forecast to be up 3% in 2002/03, reaching about 800,000 tons. China is the largest walnut producer, accounting for around 44% of the world production. In 2002/03 walnut production in China is forecast to be about 352,000 tons, up 15% from the previous year. By way of comparison, walnut production in the United States, the world's second largest producer, is expected to decline by over 7% to around 280,000 tons. All other major producing countries (Turkey, India, France, Italy and Chile) are expected to have increased production in 2002/03.
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