Chilean Walnut Exports Reach Record US$ 631 Million in 2025

Chile’s walnut sector closed 2025 with historic results, surpassing the US$ 600 million revenue mark for the first time. According to data from the National Customs Service, analyzed by Chilealimentos, total exports (including in-shell and shelled walnuts) amounted to US$ 631 million between January and December, marking the highest value ever recorded for the category.

This financial performance represents a 54% increase compared to the previous year and a 43% rise compared to 2023. The growth was driven mainly by strong shipment flows in the second half of the year, which concentrated the highest level of commercial activity at Chile’s main ports serving foreign markets.

Volume and Market Dynamics

Regarding cargo movement, Chile exported 128,000 tonnes of walnuts throughout 2025. This volume is 23% higher than in 2024, although it still shows a contraction of around 10% compared to the production peak recorded in 2023.

The gap between the sharp growth in value (54%) and the more moderate increase in volume (23%) points to a rise in the commodity’s average price on the international market, supported by strong demand in higher-value-added markets.

Destinations and Global Logistics

Exports remained concentrated among strategic partners, with Germany and India standing out as the main destinations. In addition, countries in Europe and the Middle East played a key role in diversifying Chile’s export map, ensuring commercial presence across multiple economic blocs.

From a long-term perspective, the 2025 outcome consolidates a decade of sustained expansion. Over the past ten years, the value of Chilean walnut exports has increased from approximately US$ 240 million to the current US$ 631 million, while the physical volume shipped abroad has doubled.

For logistics operators and shipping lines, this continued growth reinforces the need for specialized infrastructure for transporting nuts, which require strict storage and transport conditions to preserve the quality demanded by European and Asian markets.

Source: Red Agrícola

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