> In 2024 North Macedonia produced 1,520 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 15th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%.

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# Chestnuts, in shell production in North Macedonia

In 2024 North Macedonia produced 1,520 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 15th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 1,700 t in 2015. Area harvested: 961 ha, yield 1.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20241,520 t
World rank15 of 27
10-year change+27%
Record1,700 t2015

## Chestnuts, in shell in North Macedonia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## North Macedonia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.06% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.6world 3.8 (−59%)
kg per person0.83world 0.26
10-year change+27%world +2.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 13 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/chile/) | 3,558 | 0.17% |
| 14 | [Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/bosnia-and-herzegovina/) | 1,966 | 0.09% |
| 15 | **North Macedonia** | 1,520 | 0.07% |
| 16 | [Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/australia/) | 1,078 | 0.05% |
| 17 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/peru/) | 617 | 0.03% |

[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 Macedonia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 1,520 | +0.9% | 961 | 1.58 |
| 2023 | 1,506 | +0.9% | 954 | 1.58 |
| 2022 | 1,492 | −4.5% | 948 | 1.57 |
| 2021 | 1,563 | +6.8% | 982 | 1.59 |
| 2020 | 1,464 | +1.1% | 934 | 1.57 |
| 2019 | 1,448 | −4.2% | 928 | 1.56 |
| 2018 | 1,511 | +5.4% | 970 | 1.56 |
| 2017 | 1,433 | +2.4% | 903 | 1.59 |
| 2016 | 1,400 | −18% | 911 | 1.54 |
| 2015 | 1,700 | +42% | 1,095 | 1.55 |
| 2014 | 1,200 | +113% | 705 | 1.70 |
| 2013 | 564 | −6.0% | 310 | 1.82 |
| 2012 | 600 | 0.0% | 300 | 2.00 |
| 2011 | 600 | +12% | 339 | 1.77 |
| 2010 | 535 | +7.0% | 311 | 1.72 |
| 2009 | 500 | +25% | 300 | 1.67 |
| 2008 | 400 | +25% | 253 | 1.58 |
| 2007 | 320 | +0.3% | 240 | 1.33 |
| 2006 | 319 | +2.9% | 208 | 1.53 |
| 2005 | 310 | +3.3% | 201 | 1.54 |
| 2004 | 300 | −25% | 194 | 1.55 |
| 2003 | 400 | +33% | 250 | 1.60 |
| 2002 | 300 | +50% | 201 | 1.49 |
| 2001 | 200 | −20% | 140 | 1.43 |
| 2000 | 250 | +25% | 184 | 1.36 |
| 1999 | 200 | −60% | 200 | 1.00 |
| 1998 | 500 | −17% | 339 | 1.47 |
| 1997 | 600 | −14% | 300 | 2.00 |
| 1996 | 700 | +133% | 350 | 2.00 |
| 1995 | 300 | +150% | 200 | 1.50 |
| 1994 | 120 | −7.0% | 150 | 0.80 |
| 1993 | 129 | +61% | 122 | 1.06 |
| 1992 | 80 | — | 100 | 0.80 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports524 t USD 809,000
Exporter rank15 of 57
Imports250 t USD 324,000
Importer rank39 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 Macedonia?

North Macedonia produced 1,520 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

North Macedonia ranked 15th 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 Macedonia changed?

It rose by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 1,700 t in 2015.

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

1.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,520 t from 961 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.

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

In 2024 North Macedonia reported exports of 524 t (USD 809,000) and imports of 250 t (USD 324,000), 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 Macedonia 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/)[North Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/north-korea/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/france/)[Albania](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/albania/)
[All countries producing chestnuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/)

## Other products of North Macedonia

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

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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