Walnuts

Walnuts occupy a premium position within the nut and dried-fruit category, valued for their flavour, texture and perceived health benefits. Exporters on this page supply both in-shell walnuts and a variety of kernel grades to snack brands, bakery and confectionery manufacturers, ingredient blenders and wholesale distributors. Major origins include countries with established walnut orchards and processing facilities, which serve global demand across retail and food-service channels.

Quality criteria for walnuts include kernel colour (light, light amber, amber), percentage of halves versus pieces, moisture, shell integrity for in-shell product, and limits on rancidity, insect damage and foreign matter. Exporters can deliver kernels as halves, quarters or smaller pieces depending on application, and may also offer roasted or flavoured options through in-house or partner facilities. Many suppliers maintain robust food-safety and quality systems, with certifications such as BRC, HACCP, ISO 22000 and, in some cases, organic accreditation for specific lots.

Walnut logistics must manage susceptibility to oxidation and maintain product quality over extended shipping times. Exporters use carefully selected packaging—often vacuum or gas-flushed bags within cartons, or strong bags for in-shell trade—and control storage conditions prior to loading. Containerised shipments are accompanied by documentation including certificates of analysis, phytosanitary certificates and certificates of origin, along with any additional attestations requested by destination regulators or retail customers.

Use this walnuts category to compare exporters by origin, kernel grade mix, processing capabilities and certification coverage. Once you have identified suitable partners, connect directly with walnut exporters on TradesLynk to structure contracts that align with your seasonal demand, product mix and brand positioning.