Chestnuts, in shell production in Albania
In 2024 Albania produced 5,726 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 12th largest in the world (0.27% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 13%. The record was 6,600 t in 2015. Area harvested: 2,451 ha, yield 2.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 5,726 t
- World rank
- 12 of 27
- 10-year change
- −13%
- Record
- 6,600 t
- 2015
Chestnuts, in shell in Albania, 1996–2024 (tonnes)
Albania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.27%
- 0.32% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.3
- world 3.8 (−39%)
- kg per person
- 2.05
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- −13%
- world +2.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | North Korea | 12,948 | 0.62% |
| 11 | France | 8,950 | 0.43% |
| 12 | Albania | 5,726 | 0.27% |
| 13 | Chile | 3,558 | 0.17% |
| 14 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,966 | 0.09% |
Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Albania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,726 | −9.7% | 2,451 | 2.34 |
| 2023 | 6,344 | +5.3% | 2,429 | 2.61 |
| 2022 | 6,022 | +18% | 2,412 | 2.50 |
| 2021 | 5,091 | −9.3% | 2,409 | 2.11 |
| 2020 | 5,616 | −3.9% | 2,407 | 2.33 |
| 2019 | 5,846 | +12% | 2,406 | 2.43 |
| 2018 | 5,242 | −16% | 2,406 | 2.18 |
| 2017 | 6,226 | +3.1% | 2,306 | 2.70 |
| 2016 | 6,040 | −8.5% | 2,404 | 2.51 |
| 2015 | 6,600 | +0.2% | 3,014 | 2.19 |
| 2014 | 6,590 | +21% | 3,014 | 2.19 |
| 2013 | 5,451 | −6.0% | 2,740 | 1.99 |
| 2012 | 5,800 | +12% | 2,400 | 2.42 |
| 2011 | 5,200 | −4.6% | 2,400 | 2.17 |
| 2010 | 5,450 | −2.3% | 2,302 | 2.37 |
| 2009 | 5,580 | +12% | 2,318 | 2.41 |
| 2008 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2007 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2006 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2005 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2004 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2003 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2002 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2001 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 2000 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 1999 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 1998 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 1997 | 5,000 | +11% | 2,000 | 2.50 |
| 1996 | 4,500 | — | 2,000 | 2.25 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 533 t USD 907,000
- Exporter rank
- 14 of 57
- Imports
- 698 t USD 572,000
- Importer rank
- 31 of 92
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of chestnuts, in shell in Albania?
Albania produced 5,726 t in 2024, 0.27% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Albania rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?
Albania ranked 12th of 27 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 72.9% of the world total.
How has the production of chestnuts, in shell in Albania changed?
It fell by 13% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 6,600 t in 2015.
What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in Albania?
2.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (5,726 t from 2,451 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.
Does Albania export or import chestnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Albania reported exports of 533 t (USD 907,000) and imports of 698 t (USD 572,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.