> In 2024 North Korea produced 12,948 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 10th largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.7%.

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# Chestnuts, in shell production in North Korea

In 2024 North Korea produced 12,948 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 10th largest in the world (0.62% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.7%. The record was 12,973 t in 2022. Area harvested: 5,325 ha, yield 2.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 202412,948 t
World rank10 of 27
10-year change+7.7%
Record12,973 t2022

## Chestnuts, in shell in North Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## North Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.62%0.59% in 2014
Yield, t/ha2.4world 3.8 (−36%)
kg per person0.49world 0.26
10-year change+7.7%world +2.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/portugal/) | 27,160 | 1.3% |
| 9 | [Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/japan/) | 14,000 | 0.67% |
| 10 | **North Korea** | 12,948 | 0.62% |
| 11 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/france/) | 8,950 | 0.43% |
| 12 | [Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/albania/) | 5,726 | 0.27% |

[Full ranking of 27 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/)

### Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell

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Share of the world total; North Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 12,948 | +0.3% | 5,325 | 2.43 |
| 2023 | 12,912 | −0.5% | 5,333 | 2.42 |
| 2022 | 12,973 | +0.1% | 5,342 | 2.43 |
| 2021 | 12,958 | +1.2% | 5,392 | 2.40 |
| 2020 | 12,807 | +1.2% | 5,469 | 2.34 |
| 2019 | 12,654 | +1.2% | 5,392 | 2.35 |
| 2018 | 12,498 | +1.1% | 5,317 | 2.35 |
| 2017 | 12,357 | +1.2% | 5,313 | 2.33 |
| 2016 | 12,213 | +1.0% | 5,332 | 2.29 |
| 2015 | 12,096 | +0.7% | 5,404 | 2.24 |
| 2014 | 12,017 | +0.1% | 5,486 | 2.19 |
| 2013 | 12,000 | 0.0% | 5,500 | 2.18 |
| 2012 | 12,000 | +9.1% | 5,500 | 2.18 |
| 2011 | 11,000 | +2.3% | 5,000 | 2.20 |
| 2010 | 10,751 | +1.8% | 5,642 | 1.91 |
| 2009 | 10,558 | +0.6% | 6,137 | 1.72 |
| 2008 | 10,500 | +17% | 7,000 | 1.50 |
| 2007 | 9,000 | +13% | 6,000 | 1.50 |
| 2006 | 8,000 | −11% | 6,000 | 1.33 |
| 2005 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 5,800 | 1.55 |
| 2004 | 9,000 | 0.0% | 6,000 | 1.50 |
| 2003 | 9,000 | +3.0% | 6,000 | 1.50 |
| 2002 | 8,735 | +0.4% | 5,901 | 1.48 |
| 2001 | 8,700 | +2.4% | 5,800 | 1.50 |
| 2000 | 8,497 | +1.1% | 5,756 | 1.48 |
| 1999 | 8,406 | +0.1% | 5,698 | 1.48 |
| 1998 | 8,400 | +4.1% | 5,600 | 1.50 |
| 1997 | 8,073 | +3.1% | 5,424 | 1.49 |
| 1996 | 7,830 | +4.4% | 5,202 | 1.51 |
| 1995 | 7,500 | +7.1% | 4,842 | 1.55 |
| 1994 | 7,000 | −6.7% | 4,461 | 1.57 |
| 1993 | 7,500 | −6.3% | 4,718 | 1.59 |
| 1992 | 8,000 | −2.4% | 4,970 | 1.61 |
| 1991 | 8,200 | +2.5% | 5,031 | 1.63 |
| 1990 | 8,000 | +11% | 4,909 | 1.63 |
| 1989 | 7,200 | +2.9% | 5,000 | 1.44 |
| 1988 | 7,000 | +35% | 5,000 | 1.40 |
| 1987 | 5,200 | −1.9% | 5,000 | 1.04 |
| 1986 | 5,300 | −18% | 5,000 | 1.06 |
| 1985 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 5,000 | 1.30 |
| 1984 | 6,000 | −7.7% | 4,500 | 1.33 |
| 1983 | 6,500 | +8.3% | 4,500 | 1.44 |
| 1982 | 6,000 | +3.4% | 4,500 | 1.33 |
| 1981 | 5,800 | +5.5% | 4,000 | 1.45 |
| 1980 | 5,500 | +5.8% | 3,500 | 1.57 |
| 1979 | 5,200 | +4.0% | 3,000 | 1.73 |
| 1978 | 5,000 | +4.2% | 3,000 | 1.67 |
| 1977 | 4,800 | +2.1% | 3,000 | 1.60 |
| 1976 | 4,700 | +2.2% | 3,000 | 1.57 |
| 1975 | 4,600 | +2.2% | 3,000 | 1.53 |
| 1974 | 4,500 | +4.7% | 3,000 | 1.50 |
| 1973 | 4,300 | +2.4% | 2,500 | 1.72 |
| 1972 | 4,200 | +2.4% | 2,500 | 1.68 |
| 1971 | 4,100 | +2.5% | 2,500 | 1.64 |
| 1970 | 4,000 | +5.3% | 2,500 | 1.60 |
| 1969 | 3,800 | +2.7% | 2,500 | 1.52 |
| 1968 | 3,700 | +2.8% | 2,500 | 1.48 |
| 1967 | 3,600 | +2.9% | 2,000 | 1.80 |
| 1966 | 3,500 | +2.9% | 2,000 | 1.75 |
| 1965 | 3,400 | +3.0% | 2,000 | 1.70 |
| 1964 | 3,300 | +10% | 2,000 | 1.65 |
| 1963 | 3,000 | +7.1% | 2,000 | 1.50 |
| 1962 | 2,800 | +12% | 2,000 | 1.40 |
| 1961 | 2,500 | — | 2,000 | 1.25 |

## Trade, 2024

Imports2 t USD 6,000
Importer rank80 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](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of chestnuts, in shell in North Korea?

North Korea produced 12,948 t in 2024, 0.62% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does North Korea rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?

North Korea ranked 10th 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 North Korea changed?

It rose by 7.7% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 12,973 t in 2022.

### What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in North Korea?

2.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,948 t from 5,325 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.

### Does North Korea export or import chestnuts, in shell?

In 2024 North Korea reported no exports and imports of 2 t (USD 6,000), 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; the 2024 figure for North Korea is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/china/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/spain/)[Bolivia](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/bolivia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/turkey/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/italy/)[South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/south-korea/)[Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/greece/)[Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/portugal/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/japan/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/france/)[Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/albania/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/chile/)
[All countries producing chestnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/)

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[Agricultural production in North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/north-korea/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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