Chestnuts in shell trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in chestnuts in shell was worth $248.1 million in 2024, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017, and down 11% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248.1M | 95.3K t |
| 2023 | $279.2M | 91.9K t |
| 2022 | $251.0M | 90.1K t |
| 2021 | $278.0M | 89.9K t |
| 2020 | $266.8M | 96.3K t |
| 2019 | $324.1M | 111.8K t |
| 2018 | $331.7M | 107.0K t |
| 2017 | $273.6M | 96.3K t |
Top chestnuts in shell exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Italy and Spain. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 76 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $69.8M | 28% |
| Italy | $61.1M | 25% |
| Spain | $25.4M | 10% |
| Portugal | $18.0M | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $17.9M | 7.2% |
| Chile | $10.7M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 3.8% |
| Greece | $9.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $8.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 1.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $2.8M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Switzerland. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 27% across 121 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $30.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $20.3M | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $17.7M | 7.1% |
| Thailand | $17.0M | 6.9% |
| United States | $16.0M | 6.5% |
| France | $14.3M | 5.8% |
| Spain | $12.8M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $12.0M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $11.0M | 4.4% |
| China | $9.3M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $7.1M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $6.4M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $5.65 per kg and China $1.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.41: Nuts, edible: chestnuts (Castanea spp.), fresh or dried, in shell. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most chestnuts in shell?
China exported $69.8 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Italy (25%) and Spain (10%). In all, 76 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most chestnuts in shell?
Italy imported $30.2 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Germany (8%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in chestnuts in shell?
It was worth $248.1 million in 2024, about 95.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 9% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $331.7 million. 76 countries reported exports and 121 reported imports.
What is the average price of chestnuts in shell per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $5.65 per kg and China $1.57 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for chestnuts in shell?
The HS code for chestnuts in shell is subheading 0802.41, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0802 page.
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