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Raw Chestnut
Last Updated
2026-06-17
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Roasted Chestnuts market coverage spans 22 countries.
- 113 exporter companies and 164 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 802 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 11 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-17.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Roasted Chestnuts
Analyze 802 supplier-linked transactions across the top 11 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Roasted Chestnuts.
Roasted Chestnuts Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Roasted Chestnuts to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Roasted Chestnuts: Hong Kong (+177.9%), Bolivia (+85.2%), Chile (-38.3%).
Roasted Chestnuts Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-07, benchmark Roasted Chestnuts country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-12, countries with visible Roasted Chestnuts transaction unit prices: Bolivia (16.69 USD / kg), Thailand (6.65 USD / kg), Brazil (5.50 USD / kg), China (4.70 USD / kg), United States (3.86 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | -6.1% | 706 | 5.67 USD / kg (888,871.321 kg) | 5.90 USD / kg (1,015,432.641 kg) | 5.89 USD / kg (602,868.842 kg) | 5.73 USD / kg (613,781.282 kg) | 5.39 USD / kg (408,906.691 kg) | 4.70 USD / kg (613,006.642 kg) | ||||||
| India | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | 1.56 USD / kg (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United States | -21.7% | 19 | - (-) | 1.80 USD / kg (16,350 kg) | 2.82 USD / kg (5,729.28 kg) | 3.79 USD / kg (5,895.83 kg) | 3.02 USD / kg (104.552 kg) | 3.86 USD / kg (117.89 kg) | ||||||
| Bolivia | +85.2% | 16 | - (-) | - (-) | 17.95 USD / kg (32,000 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 16.69 USD / kg (72,000 kg) | ||||||
| Japan | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| South Korea | -37.3% | 19 | - (-) | - (-) | 3.17 USD / kg (15,578 kg) | 6.58 USD / kg (15,205 kg) | 6.19 USD / kg (131 kg) | 1.35 USD / kg (18,066 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | +10.2% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.70 USD / kg (144 kg) | 6.65 USD / kg (144 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -8.0% | 25 | 6.26 USD / kg (24,399 kg) | - (-) | 6.26 USD / kg (38,420 kg) | 6.13 USD / kg (84,143.2 kg) | 5.76 USD / kg (15,876 kg) | 5.50 USD / kg (27,444 kg) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | +177.9% | 3 | - (-) | 4.70 USD / kg (22,300 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 0.79 USD / kg (130.88 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Italy | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | 4.89 USD / kg (854.73 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) |
Roasted Chestnuts Global Supply Chain Coverage
277 companies
113 exporters and 164 importers are mapped for Roasted Chestnuts.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Roasted Chestnuts, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Roasted Chestnuts Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
113 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Roasted Chestnuts. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Roasted Chestnuts Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 113 total exporter companies in the Roasted Chestnuts supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Hong Kong)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-04
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: South Korea, Philippines, United States
Supplying Products: Roasted Chestnuts
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersGrocery Stores
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingRetail
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-05
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(United Kingdom)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-11-10
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(China)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-01
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: South Korea, United States, Vietnam, Philippines
Supplying Products: Roasted Chestnuts, Candied Nuts, Raw Chestnut
Roasted Chestnuts Global Exporter Coverage
113 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Roasted Chestnuts supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Roasted Chestnuts Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
164 importer companies are mapped for Roasted Chestnuts demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Roasted Chestnuts Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 164 total importer companies tracked for Roasted Chestnuts. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-10
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Air TransportBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-11-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOnline Retail And FulfillmentOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Australia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-17
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
164 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Roasted Chestnuts.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Roasted Chestnuts buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormRoasted (Ready-to-eat)
Industry PositionValue-Added Food Product
Market
Roasted chestnuts are a value-added nuts product closely linked to the global chestnut crop, with processing often located near major producing origins to secure consistent kernel quality and peelability. Global production of chestnuts is concentrated in China and several Northern Hemisphere producers (notably Turkey, South Korea, and Italy), while import demand is strong in East Asia and Europe, with additional niche demand in North America. Trade is shaped by strong autumn–winter seasonality in raw supply, but processed formats (vacuum-packed, retort-packed, and frozen kernels) enable year-round distribution. Market differentiation commonly centers on kernel size, ease of pellicle removal, defect control (mold/insect damage), and the chosen preservation format (chilled vs shelf-stable vs frozen).
Major Producing Countries
- ChinaLargest global producer by volume; major source of raw chestnuts and processed kernels for export markets.
- TurkiyeMajor Mediterranean producer with export-oriented supply into regional and international markets.
- South KoreaSignificant producer and processor; also participates in trade flows as both exporter and importer depending on product form and season.
- ItalyNotable producer of European chestnut cultivars and a center for value-added chestnut processing and seasonal demand.
- GreeceMediterranean producer contributing to European seasonal supply.
- PortugalEuropean producer with export participation, particularly in the EU market.
Major Exporting Countries
- ChinaKey exporter across raw, peeled, frozen, and prepared chestnut product forms.
- TurkiyeSeasonal exporter, largely aligned to Northern Hemisphere harvest timing.
- ItalyExports premium European cultivar supply and participates in processed chestnut trade.
- PortugalEU-focused export flows; seasonal shipments tied to autumn harvest.
Major Importing Countries
- JapanLarge consumer market for chestnuts across confectionery and ready-to-eat formats; imports supplement domestic production.
- South KoreaImports to balance seasonal availability and product-form needs (e.g., kernels for processing).
- FranceSignificant seasonal demand and processing use; imports complement domestic and regional supply.
- ItalyImports can complement domestic supply for processing and off-season product availability.
- United StatesImports supply ethnic/seasonal retail and foodservice demand for prepared chestnut products.
Supply Calendar
- China:Sep, Oct, Nov, DecNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; processed formats allow extended marketing beyond harvest.
- Turkey:Sep, Oct, NovAutumn harvest; exports often follow shortly after curing/sorting.
- Italy:Sep, Oct, NovAutumn harvest aligned with strong seasonal European demand.
- South Korea:Sep, OctAutumn harvest; domestic processing supports roasted and peeled product formats.
- Chile:Mar, Apr, MaySouthern Hemisphere counter-seasonal harvest that can support off-season kernel supply.
- Australia:Mar, Apr, MaySouthern Hemisphere counter-seasonal harvest; volumes are smaller than leading Northern Hemisphere origins.
Specification
Major VarietiesEuropean chestnut (Castanea sativa) cultivars (including marron-type selections), Chinese chestnut (Castanea mollissima), Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata), Interspecific hybrids (Euro-Japanese and other breeding lines)
Physical Attributes
- Kernel size and uniformity are key commercial drivers for roasted and peeled formats.
- Ease of pellicle (inner skin) removal strongly influences processing yields and premium positioning.
- Low incidence of mold, insect damage, and internal defects is critical for export-grade kernels.
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture management is central to roasted texture and microbial stability across chilled, frozen, and shelf-stable formats.
- Sugar/starch balance affects perceived sweetness and roasting performance; buyers often specify sensory outcomes rather than a single universal metric.
Grades
- UNECE chestnut quality and sizing conventions for in-shell product are commonly referenced upstream when sourcing raw inputs for processing.
Packaging
- Vacuum-sealed pouches (often peeled and roasted/cooked), sold as chilled or shelf-stable depending on thermal process.
- Retort pouches or cans for shelf-stable prepared chestnuts.
- Frozen (including IQF) kernels for industrial/foodservice roasting or further processing.
- Bulk cartons or crates for in-shell raw chestnuts destined for processing.
ProcessingSteam or thermal peeling is widely used to support efficient pellicle removal prior to roasting/packing.Vacuum packing and/or thermal sterilization choices determine whether the product is chilled, frozen, or ambient shelf-stable.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest (in-shell) -> curing/drying and cleaning -> sorting/grading -> storage -> peeling (often steam-assisted) -> roasting/cooking -> cooling -> packaging (vacuum/MAP; optionally retort) -> distribution (ambient/chilled/frozen depending on format).
Demand Drivers
- Strong seasonal snack and gifting demand in autumn–winter in East Asia and Europe.
- Convenience demand for peeled, ready-to-eat formats in modern retail and e-commerce.
- Food manufacturing use (bakery, confectionery, desserts, and prepared foods) for kernels and purees.
Temperature
- Chilled vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts rely on refrigerated distribution and controlled handling to limit spoilage where no full sterilization step is applied.
- Shelf-stable retort-packed products can move through ambient logistics when validated thermal processing is used.
- Frozen kernels (often IQF) support year-round industrial supply but require continuous frozen-chain management.
Atmosphere Control
- Vacuum sealing and/or modified atmosphere packaging is used to limit oxidation and microbial growth, often paired with thermal processing for shelf-stable formats.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life varies by preservation pathway: shortest for freshly roasted in-shell retail/foodservice, longer for chilled vacuum packs, and longest for retort-sterilized shelf-stable packs.
Risks
Plant Health HighChestnut supply is highly exposed to orchard pests and diseases (notably chestnut blight and Asian chestnut gall wasp), which can reduce yields, degrade quality, and trigger phytosanitary restrictions that disrupt trade in in-shell nuts and kernels.Diversify origin sourcing, maintain orchard monitoring and certified plant health programs, and align procurement to phytosanitary requirements under recognized international standards.
Food Safety MediumChestnuts are susceptible to quality loss and spoilage if moisture and hygiene controls fail, especially for peeled or vacuum-packed products without a validated sterilization step; defects and microbial risks can increase recalls and border rejections.Use validated kill-steps where required (e.g., retort for shelf-stable), implement HACCP-based controls, and enforce incoming defect and storage controls for raw nuts.
Supply Concentration MediumProduction and export availability are concentrated in a small set of origins, with China a dominant global supplier; weather shocks, policy changes, or logistics disruption in leading origins can tighten global availability and elevate prices.Qualify secondary origins and multiple product formats (frozen kernels, retort packs) to reduce dependence on a single supply channel.
Logistics MediumDifferent product formats have different logistics risk profiles (ambient shelf-stable vs chilled vacuum vs frozen), and misalignment between chosen preservation method and distribution conditions can drive spoilage, quality defects, and claims.Match specification to route capability (time/temperature), and clearly segregate handling requirements by SKU and format.
Sustainability
- Climate sensitivity (heat, drought stress, and extreme weather) can reduce yields and shift quality outcomes in key Northern Hemisphere producing regions.
- Orchard health management (pest/disease control) can drive pesticide use and replanting needs, influencing long-term sustainability and cost.
- Energy use and packaging footprint are material for roasted, vacuum-packed, and retort-processed formats (roasting heat, sterilization energy, multilayer packaging).
Labor & Social
- Seasonal harvest labor availability and occupational safety in peeling/roasting/packing operations are recurring compliance considerations for global buyers.
FAQ
Which countries are the major global producers behind roasted chestnut supply chains?Global chestnut supply chains are heavily anchored in China, with other major Northern Hemisphere producers including Turkey, South Korea, and Italy; these origins supply raw chestnuts and kernels that are then roasted and packed in various formats.
Why can some packaged roasted chestnuts be stored at room temperature while others require refrigeration?It depends on the preservation method: shelf-stable products typically combine sealed packaging (often vacuum) with a validated thermal process (such as retort sterilization), while chilled vacuum-packed products rely more on refrigeration because they are not always fully sterilized.
What is the biggest global risk that can disrupt chestnut availability and trade?Orchard pests and diseases—especially chestnut blight and Asian chestnut gall wasp—can reduce yields and quality and can also lead to phytosanitary restrictions that disrupt trade in in-shell nuts and kernels.
When is the main global harvest season for chestnuts, and how does that affect roasted products?Most major producing regions in the Northern Hemisphere harvest in autumn (roughly September to November), which drives seasonal raw availability; however, frozen and shelf-stable processed formats help extend supply beyond the harvest window.
Sources
Roasted Chestnuts Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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All country market pages: China, Vietnam, Italy, Spain, United States, South Korea, Chile, Australia, Japan, Argentina, Philippines, Thailand, India, Netherlands, Canada, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Mexico, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Hong Kong, Lithuania
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