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FAOSTAT · 1991–2024

Chestnuts, in shell production in Switzerland

In 2024 Switzerland produced 283 t of chestnuts, in shell, the 20th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 543%. The record was 283 t in 2023. Area harvested: 232 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.

Today’s prices
Production, 2024
283 t
World rank
20 of 27
10-year change
+543%
Record
283 t
2023

Chestnuts, in shell in Switzerland, 1991–2024 (tonnes)

0100200300199520002005201020152020

By year

YearTonnesChangeArea harvested, haYield, t/ha
20242830.0%2321.22
2023283+6.8%2341.21
20222650.0%2151.23
20212650.0%2001.33
20202650.0%2001.33
2019265+50%2001.33
2018177−33%2000.89
2017265+50%2001.33
2016177+302%2000.89
2015440.0%500.88
2014440.0%500.88
201344−83%500.88
2012263+0.8%2001.32
2011261+0.8%2001.31
2010259+0.8%2001.30
2009257+0.8%2001.29
2008255+0.4%2001.28
2007254+0.8%2001.27
2006252+26%2001.26
20052000.0%2001.00
20042000.0%2001.00
20032000.0%2001.00
20022000.0%2001.00
20012000.0%2001.00
20002000.0%2001.00
1999200+1.0%2001.00
1998198+0.5%2000.99
19971970.0%2000.99
1996197−1.0%2000.99
1995199−0.5%2001.00
19942000.0%2001.00
19932000.0%2001.00
19922000.0%2001.00
1991200—2001.00

Other large producers

ChinaSpainBoliviaTurkeyItalySouth KoreaGreecePortugalJapanNorth KoreaFranceAlbania

All countries producing chestnuts, in shell

Other products of Switzerland

Cow milkSugar beetSkim milk of cowsPotatoesBeerWheatApplesPork (pig meat)Cheese from whole cow milkRaw sugarMaizeBeef (cattle meat)

Agricultural production in Switzerland

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.