> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202450 t
World rank26 of 27
10-year change+92%
Record90 t2023

## Chestnuts, in shell in Romania, 1993–2024 (tonnes)

## Romania compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.0world 3.8 (+31%)
kg per person0.00world 0.26
10-year change+92%world +2.9%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | [Zimbabwe](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/zimbabwe/) | 91 | 0.00% |
| 25 | [Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/bulgaria/) | 60 | 0.00% |
| 26 | **Romania** | 50 | 0.00% |
| 27 | [Croatia](https://husfarm.com/production/chestnuts/croatia/) | 20 | 0.00% |

[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; 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

Exports12 t USD 24,000
Exporter rank36 of 57
Imports444 t USD 1.6 m
Importer rank35 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 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

[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/)

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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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