Chestnuts, in shell production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 1,078 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 16th largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). The record was 1,339 t in 2022. Area harvested: 510 ha, yield 2.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,078 t
- World rank
- 16 of 27
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 1,339 t
- 2022
Chestnuts, in shell in Australia, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.1
- world 3.8 (−45%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.26
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,966 | 0.09% |
| 15 | North Macedonia | 1,520 | 0.07% |
| 16 | Australia | 1,078 | 0.05% |
| 17 | Peru | 617 | 0.03% |
| 18 | Azerbaijan | 555 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,078 | −14% | 510 | 2.11 |
| 2023 | 1,255 | −6.3% | 590 | 2.13 |
| 2022 | 1,339 | +9.7% | 630 | 2.13 |
| 2021 | 1,221 | — | 580 | 2.11 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4 t USD 26,000
- Exporter rank
- 47 of 57
- Imports
- 4 t USD 33,000
- Importer rank
- 79 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 Australia?
Australia produced 1,078 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?
Australia ranked 16th of 27 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 72.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in Australia?
2.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,078 t from 510 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import chestnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 4 t (USD 26,000) and imports of 4 t (USD 33,000), 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.