Aydın, Turkey, leads the country in chestnut production with a harvest of 23 thousand tons, contributing 32% to Turkey's total chestnut production. This harvest is vital for over 5,000 producers. The chestnuts are then packaged and distributed domestically and internationally, with export permissions set for 4 thousand tons in 2022 and 2 thousand 240 tons in 2023 to countries like Italy, Spain, and Lebanon. The province is known for its suitability for organic agriculture and has received the EU Registered Geographical Indication for chestnuts.