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In-shell walnuts market in Chile

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Chilean in-shell walnut market saw notable changes. The industry adopted mechanization for nut cracking in 2018, improving efficiency. In 2019, Chile's recent entry into the Chinese market and strong demand from India and Turkey for in-shell walnuts boosted exports, while production dipped. The following year, despite regional drought and quality issues, favorable weather in other areas helped production recover.

Between 2021 and 2023, production expanded steadily. Optimal climatic conditions for flowering and budding in 2021 yielded a high-quality harvest, supported by rising global demand for healthy and vegan foods. By 2023, in-shell walnuts dominated exports at 74%, driven by packaging innovations and a focus on vegetarian markets like India, with exports reaching 79 markets compared to 22 seven years earlier.

By 2024, the market encountered a critical shortage due to reduced harvests and strong worldwide demand, tightening supply. Europe secured volumes early for the holiday season, and India returned with vigorous festive demand. Producer prices had been declining since 2018, affecting profitability and leading to reduced planted area.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Chile
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2025, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Chile by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production in-shell walnuts in Chile

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

From 2018 to 2021, Chile ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of in-shell walnuts.

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Chile's in-shell walnut production grew for the second year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 161.0 thousand tons, marking a 14.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 5.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 125.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 17.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.8%)	12.3%	14.7%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Chile's in-shell walnut production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 454.8 million US dollars, reflecting a strong 18.5% rise compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, the production value decreased by 11.9%, averaging an annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 342.1 million US dollars, with the largest drop of 33.7% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(33.7%)	12.2%	18.5%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell walnuts from Chile

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Chile exported 81 964 tons of in-shell walnuts, representing a substantial year-over-year increase of 24.8%. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.1%	(11.0%)	24.8%	8.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the top destinations for Chile's in-shell walnut exports in volume were Turkey (26.2% of exports), India (15.0%), and the United Arab Emirates (11.8%). Together, these three countries accounted for 53.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Chile's in-shell walnut exports rebounded in 2021, reaching 231.6 million US dollars—a 29.0% gain from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value increased by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 179.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.2%)	(11.1%)	29.0%	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Turkey (24.1% of export value), India (15.8%), and the United Arab Emirates (11.7%) remained the leading destinations for Chile's in-shell walnut exports by value. Combined, they represented 51.6% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in-shell walnuts to Chile

Imports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 22-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Chile imported 419 tons of in-shell walnuts, a 7.3% decrease from 2020. The highest volume was recorded in 2020 at 452 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 1 607.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 607.2%	26.0%	(7.3%)	171.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Argentina were the main sources for Chile's in-shell walnut imports by volume, together accounting for 88.8% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Market behavior was volatile during these years. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 14.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Chile's in-shell walnut imports totaled 0.8 million US dollars, indicating a substantial 22.8% year-over-year decline. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 1.1 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 at 952.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	952.3%	39.0%	(22.8%)	124.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Argentina were the dominant suppliers of in-shell walnuts to Chile by value, together taking 88.6% of total imports. Other partners contributed a smaller share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Chile in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io