In 2023, Spain dominated European chestnut production with 190.9 thousand metric tons, followed by Italy at 56.72. Notably, Italy saw an 11.58% increase from the previous year. Greece and Portugal maintained stable outputs with slight growths of 1.01% and 0.19%, respectively. France's production declined by 0.89%. Albania experienced a relatively higher growth at 2.17%. Remarkably, Croatia had a 43.1% spike, while Romania's production ceased. Over the past five years, compound annual growth rates varied, with Spain showing moderate, stable output, while Italy and emerging producers like Croatia indicated upward trends.
Looking ahead, climate change impacts, technological advances in agriculture, and market demand will guide future trends in European chestnut production. Monitoring Italy's performance and the potential recovery or growth in smaller producers like Croatia will be crucial for stakeholders in assessing market dynamics.
Top countries in Chestnuts Harvested Production by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 190.9 | 2023 | +9.68% | +0.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 56.72 | 2023 | -1.1% | +11.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 37.05 | 2023 | -0.56% | +1.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 34.45 | 2023 | +17.34% | +0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 8.32 | 2023 | -19.07% | -0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 5.79 | 2023 | -3.5% | +2.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.33 | 2023 | +94.12% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.22 | 2023 | -21.43% | +7.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.16 | 2023 | -11.11% | -7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.06 | 2023 | +100% | +43.1% | View data |
