Persimmons production in Chile
In 2024 Chile produced 484 t of persimmons, the 15th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 14%. The record was 700 t in 2012. Area harvested: 84 ha, yield 5.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 484 t
- World rank
- 15 of 17
- 10-year change
- −14%
- Record
- 700 t
- 2012
Persimmons in Chile, 1991–2024 (tonnes)
Chile compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.01% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.8
- world 4.1 (+39%)
- kg per person
- 0.02
- world 0.62
- 10-year change
- −14%
- world +12%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Nepal | 2,627 | 0.05% |
| 14 | New Zealand | 1,745 | 0.03% |
| 15 | Chile | 484 | 0.01% |
| 16 | Mexico | 95 | 0.00% |
| 17 | Bhutan | 94 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of persimmons
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 | 484 | −18% | 84 | 5.76 |
| 2023 | 591 | −7.4% | 104 | 5.68 |
| 2022 | 638 | −0.5% | 114 | 5.60 |
| 2021 | 641 | +6.8% | 117 | 5.48 |
| 2020 | 600 | +1.9% | 112 | 5.36 |
| 2019 | 589 | +3.3% | 112 | 5.26 |
| 2018 | 570 | +7.5% | 111 | 5.14 |
| 2017 | 530 | +8.2% | 106 | 5.00 |
| 2016 | 490 | +8.6% | 100 | 4.90 |
| 2015 | 451 | −20% | 91 | 4.96 |
| 2014 | 565 | −16% | 102 | 5.54 |
| 2013 | 670 | −4.3% | 107 | 6.26 |
| 2012 | 700 | +119% | 112 | 6.25 |
| 2011 | 320 | −27% | 107 | 2.99 |
| 2010 | 437 | −14% | 125 | 3.50 |
| 2009 | 509 | +0.6% | 129 | 3.95 |
| 2008 | 506 | +3.9% | 130 | 3.89 |
| 2007 | 487 | +4.1% | 128 | 3.80 |
| 2006 | 468 | +4.0% | 127 | 3.69 |
| 2005 | 450 | +4.4% | 125 | 3.60 |
| 2004 | 431 | +4.6% | 124 | 3.48 |
| 2003 | 412 | +4.6% | 120 | 3.43 |
| 2002 | 394 | +5.1% | 114 | 3.46 |
| 2001 | 375 | +5.3% | 108 | 3.47 |
| 2000 | 356 | +5.3% | 102 | 3.49 |
| 1999 | 338 | +4.3% | 96 | 3.52 |
| 1998 | 324 | +3.8% | 91 | 3.56 |
| 1997 | 312 | +4.0% | 87 | 3.59 |
| 1996 | 300 | +4.2% | 84 | 3.57 |
| 1995 | 288 | +4.3% | 80 | 3.60 |
| 1994 | 276 | +4.5% | 76 | 3.63 |
| 1993 | 264 | +4.8% | 73 | 3.62 |
| 1992 | 252 | +5.0% | 69 | 3.65 |
| 1991 | 240 | — | 65 | 3.69 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 335 t USD 698,000
- Exporter rank
- 35 of 73
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 persimmons in Chile?
Chile produced 484 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Chile rank in the world for production of persimmons?
Chile ranked 15th of 17 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 78.1% of the world total.
How has the production of persimmons in Chile changed?
It fell by 14% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 700 t in 2012.
What is the yield of persimmons in Chile?
5.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (484 t from 84 ha), against a world average of 4.1 t/ha.
Does Chile export or import persimmons?
In 2024 Chile reported exports of 335 t (USD 698,000) and no imports, 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 imputed 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.