Chestnuts, in shell production in Romania
In 2024 Romania produced 50 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 26th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 92%. The record was 90 t in 2023. Area harvested: 10 ha, yield 5.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 50 t
- World rank
- 26 of 27
- 10-year change
- +92%
- Record
- 90 t
- 2023
Chestnuts, in shell in Romania, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Romania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.0
- world 3.8 (+31%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +92%
- world +2.9%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Romania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50 | −44% | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2023 | 90 | +80% | 10 | 9.00 |
| 2022 | 50 | +67% | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2021 | 30 | −40% | — | — |
| 2020 | 50 | +25% | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2019 | 40 | 0.0% | 10 | 4.00 |
| 2018 | 40 | +29% | 10 | 4.00 |
| 2017 | 31 | −6.1% | 3 | 10.33 |
| 2016 | 33 | −5.7% | 3 | 11.00 |
| 2015 | 35 | +35% | 3 | 11.67 |
| 2014 | 26 | +4.0% | 2 | 13.00 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0.0% | 2 | 12.50 |
| 2012 | 25 | −22% | 2 | 12.50 |
| 2011 | 32 | +10% | 2 | 16.00 |
| 2010 | 29 | −17% | 2 | 14.50 |
| 2009 | 35 | −20% | 3 | 11.67 |
| 2008 | 44 | +389% | 2 | 22.00 |
| 2007 | 9 | −59% | 2 | 4.50 |
| 2006 | 22 | −67% | 3 | 7.33 |
| 2005 | 66 | +40% | 6 | 11.00 |
| 2004 | 47 | +34% | 4 | 11.75 |
| 2003 | 35 | +2.9% | 3 | 11.67 |
| 2002 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 2000 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 1999 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 1998 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 1997 | 34 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 1996 | 34 | −2.9% | 3 | 11.33 |
| 1995 | 35 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.67 |
| 1994 | 35 | 0.0% | 3 | 11.67 |
| 1993 | 35 | — | 3 | 11.67 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 12 t USD 24,000
- Exporter rank
- 36 of 57
- Imports
- 444 t USD 1.6 m
- Importer rank
- 35 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 Romania?
Romania produced 50 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Romania rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?
Romania ranked 26th 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 Romania changed?
It rose by 92% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 90 t in 2023.
What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in Romania?
5.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (50 t from 10 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.
Does Romania export or import chestnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Romania reported exports of 12 t (USD 24,000) and imports of 444 t (USD 1.6 m), 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.