Chestnuts, in shell production in Slovenia
In 2024 Slovenia produced 400 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 19th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2,253%. The record was 500 t in 1993. Area harvested: 100 ha, yield 4.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 400 t
- World rank
- 19 of 27
- 10-year change
- +2,253%
- Record
- 500 t
- 1993
Chestnuts, in shell in Slovenia, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Slovenia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.0
- world 3.8 (+4.6%)
- kg per person
- 0.19
- world 0.26
- 10-year change
- +2,253%
- world +2.9%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Peru | 617 | 0.03% |
| 18 | Azerbaijan | 555 | 0.03% |
| 19 | Slovenia | 400 | 0.02% |
| 20 | Switzerland | 283 | 0.01% |
| 21 | Hungary | 270 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of chestnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Slovenia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 400 | +74% | 100 | 4.00 |
| 2023 | 230 | +28% | 90 | 2.56 |
| 2022 | 180 | +50% | 70 | 2.57 |
| 2021 | 120 | −33% | 60 | 2.00 |
| 2020 | 180 | +200% | 40 | 4.50 |
| 2019 | 60 | −74% | 30 | 2.00 |
| 2018 | 230 | +265% | 30 | 7.67 |
| 2017 | 63 | −17% | 21 | 3.00 |
| 2016 | 76 | +38% | 18 | 4.22 |
| 2015 | 55 | +224% | 16 | 3.44 |
| 2014 | 17 | +240% | 12 | 1.42 |
| 2013 | 5 | −29% | 12 | 0.42 |
| 2012 | 7 | −46% | 11 | 0.64 |
| 2011 | 13 | −66% | 8 | 1.63 |
| 2010 | 38 | +73% | 5 | 7.60 |
| 2009 | 22 | −15% | 6 | 3.67 |
| 2008 | 26 | +24% | 5 | 5.20 |
| 2007 | 21 | −48% | 5 | 4.20 |
| 2006 | 40 | +208% | 11 | 3.64 |
| 2005 | 13 | +30% | 11 | 1.18 |
| 2004 | 10 | +150% | 11 | 0.91 |
| 2003 | 4 | −88% | 10 | 0.40 |
| 2002 | 33 | 0.0% | 16 | 2.06 |
| 2001 | 33 | −42% | 16 | 2.06 |
| 2000 | 57 | +185% | 16 | 3.56 |
| 1999 | 20 | +25% | 11 | 1.82 |
| 1998 | 16 | +23% | 8 | 2.00 |
| 1997 | 13 | −74% | 5 | 2.60 |
| 1996 | 50 | −75% | 15 | 3.33 |
| 1995 | 200 | −33% | 60 | 3.33 |
| 1994 | 300 | −40% | 90 | 3.33 |
| 1993 | 500 | +7.8% | 150 | 3.33 |
| 1992 | 464 | — | 127 | 3.65 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 294 t USD 617,000
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 57
- Imports
- 720 t USD 2.7 m
- Importer rank
- 29 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 Slovenia?
Slovenia produced 400 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Slovenia rank in the world for production of chestnuts, in shell?
Slovenia ranked 19th 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 Slovenia changed?
It rose by 2,253% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +2.9% for the world. The record was 500 t in 1993.
What is the yield of chestnuts, in shell in Slovenia?
4.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (400 t from 100 ha), against a world average of 3.8 t/ha.
Does Slovenia export or import chestnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Slovenia reported exports of 294 t (USD 617,000) and imports of 720 t (USD 2.7 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.