In 2023, Spain was the dominant producer of European chestnuts, with a production of 57.16 thousand metric tons, accounting for the highest share across the continent. Italy followed with 16.98 thousand metric tons, showing significant growth with an 11.58% increase year-on-year. Greece and Portugal also contributed notably, producing 11.09 and 10.31 thousand metric tons, respectively. While France and Slovenia saw decreases, Croatia experienced a substantial increase of 43.1% in production compared to the previous year. Notably, Romania's production dropped to zero. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years has shown varied performances, reflecting dynamic production trends across countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Spain's potential to sustain its leading position and possibly increase its share further.
- Italy's growth trajectory and its impact on narrowing the gap with Spain.
- Croatia's significant production spike, which could indicate emerging competitiveness.
- The potential recovery of production in countries like Romania and France.
- The impact of climate change and agricultural policies on chestnut yields across Europe.
Top countries in Chestnuts Harvested Production Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 57.16 | 2023 | +9.68% | +0.65% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 16.98 | 2023 | -1.1% | +11.58% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Greece | 11.09 | 2023 | -0.56% | +1.01% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 10.31 | 2023 | +17.34% | +0.19% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 2.49 | 2023 | -19.07% | -0.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Albania | 1.73 | 2023 | -3.5% | +2.17% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0.099 | 2023 | +94.12% | View data | |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 0.066 | 2023 | -21.43% | +7.96% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovenia | 0.048 | 2023 | -11.11% | -7% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.018 | 2023 | +100% | +43.1% | View data |
