Hazelnuts, in shell production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 73,274 t of hazelnuts, in shell, the 5th largest in the world (6.05% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 537%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 49,264 ha, yield 1.5 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 73,274 t
- World rank
- 5 of 33
- 10-year change
- +537%
- Record
- 73,274 t
- 2024
Hazelnuts, in shell in Chile, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 6.0%
- 1.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.5
- world 1.1 (+36%)
- kg per person
- 3.71
- world 0.15
- 10-year change
- +537%
- world +71%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | United States | 87,820 | 7.2% |
| 4 | Azerbaijan | 75,698 | 6.2% |
| 5 | Chile | 73,274 | 6.0% |
| 6 | Georgia | 43,600 | 3.6% |
| 7 | China | 25,437 | 2.1% |
Map of world production of hazelnuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Chile is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73,274 | +35% | 49,264 | 1.49 |
| 2023 | 54,103 | −12% | 36,375 | 1.49 |
| 2022 | 61,458 | +73% | 36,393 | 1.69 |
| 2021 | 35,522 | −4.0% | 24,456 | 1.45 |
| 2020 | 37,000 | −7.5% | 24,430 | 1.51 |
| 2019 | 40,000 | +97% | 24,437 | 1.64 |
| 2018 | 20,330 | +21% | 13,104 | 1.55 |
| 2017 | 16,800 | +18% | 13,110 | 1.28 |
| 2016 | 14,250 | +63% | 13,109 | 1.09 |
| 2015 | 8,750 | −24% | 8,712 | 1.00 |
| 2014 | 11,500 | +21% | 8,686 | 1.32 |
| 2013 | 9,500 | +51% | 8,712 | 1.09 |
| 2012 | 6,300 | +21% | 8,687 | 0.73 |
| 2011 | 5,200 | +117% | 7,544 | 0.69 |
| 2010 | 2,400 | −20% | 4,199 | 0.57 |
| 2009 | 3,000 | +50% | 6,678 | 0.45 |
| 2008 | 2,000 | +100% | 5,991 | 0.33 |
| 2007 | 1,000 | +150% | 4,389 | 0.23 |
| 2006 | 400 | +188% | 3,438 | 0.12 |
| 2005 | 139 | −31% | 2,302 | 0.06 |
| 2004 | 200 | +8.7% | 3,609 | 0.06 |
| 2003 | 184 | +0.5% | 1,678 | 0.11 |
| 2002 | 183 | 0.0% | 1,686 | 0.11 |
| 2001 | 183 | 0.0% | 1,694 | 0.11 |
| 2000 | 183 | +0.5% | 1,702 | 0.11 |
| 1999 | 182 | 0.0% | 1,711 | 0.11 |
| 1998 | 182 | 0.0% | 1,719 | 0.11 |
| 1997 | 182 | +0.6% | 1,728 | 0.11 |
| 1996 | 181 | 0.0% | 1,736 | 0.10 |
| 1995 | 181 | 0.0% | 1,745 | 0.10 |
| 1994 | 181 | +0.6% | 1,754 | 0.10 |
| 1993 | 180 | 0.0% | 1,763 | 0.10 |
| 1992 | 180 | +0.6% | 1,772 | 0.10 |
| 1991 | 179 | — | 1,782 | 0.10 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,919 t USD 6.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 of 44
- Imports
- 68 t USD 386,000
- Importer rank
- 31 of 81
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 hazelnuts, in shell in Chile?
Chile produced 73,274 t in 2024, 6.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of hazelnuts, in shell?
Chile ranked 5th of 33 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 59.2% of the world total.
How has the production of hazelnuts, in shell in Chile changed?
It rose by 537% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +71% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of hazelnuts, in shell in Chile?
1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (73,274 t from 49,264 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import hazelnuts, in shell?
In 2024 Chile reported exports of 1,919 t (USD 6.5 m) and imports of 68 t (USD 386,000), 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 Chile is estimated by FAO. 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.