In 2023, China dominated global chestnut production with a 76.71% share, followed by Spain and Bolivia at 8.99% and 3.6% respectively. The largest growth was recorded by Chile at 9.27% year-on-year, while Slovenia faced the most significant decline at -13.25%. Regional shifts and economic conditions influenced year-over-year performance, such as South Korea's -2.14% decrease and Japan's -3.73% drop. Long-term trends show growth in emerging markets, with Eastern European countries beginning to have a modest impact despite the lower base volumes.
Looking ahead, anticipate shifts due to climate change dynamics affecting yield and regional production capacity, emerging growing regions' investments, and evolving consumption trends that may influence demand. Monitoring these future market drivers will provide further insights into the evolution of the global chestnut market.
Top countries in Chestnut Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 76.71 | 2023 | +1.84% | +1.93% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 8.99 | 2023 | +6.46% | +4.92% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Bolivia | 3.6 | 2023 | +1.96% | +2.23% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 1.91 | 2023 | -2.11% | -2.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 1.48 | 2023 | +2.36% | +2.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.3 | 2023 | +2.3% | -0.67% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.29 | 2023 | -3.81% | +0.51% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 0.52 | 2023 | -3.79% | -3.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 North Korea | 0.52 | 2023 | +1.3% | +1.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 0.27 | 2023 | -1.45% | -4.08% | View data |
