Chestnuts, a precious gift from the mountains and forests, are not only delicious and nutritious but also bring a characteristic flavor to winter. This type of nut is favored for its sweet, fatty taste and can be processed into many attractive dishes. If you are interested in chestnut prices, let’s find out the details in the article below to not miss any useful information!
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How much is 1kg of chestnuts?
The price of 1kg of chestnuts currently ranges from 50,000 to 250,000 VND/kg depending on the type. In particular, Da Lat forest chestnuts have the cheapest price, from only 50,000 VND/kg, while the most expensive Japanese chestnuts are up to 250,000 VND/kg.
See the detailed price list of chestnuts below for more information and choose the type of nut that suits your needs:
Type | Price | Unit |
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Ordinary fresh chestnuts | 60,000 - 80,000 | VND/kg |
Ordinary roasted chestnuts | 90,000 - 120,000 | VND/kg |
Northwest chestnuts (Sapa) | 90,000 - 120,000 | VND/kg |
Trung Khanh chestnuts (Cao Bang) | 120,000 - 150,000 | VND/kg |
Forest chestnuts (chestnut grains) Da Lat | 50,000 - 70,000 | VND/kg |
Thai chestnuts | 120,000 - 160,000 | VND/kg |
Japanese chestnuts | 200,000 - 250,000 | VND/kg |
(Updated: December 2024)

Note: Chestnut prices can fluctuate flexibly, influenced by many factors, from price policies, input material costs, and transportation costs.
Distinguishing the characteristics of each type of chestnut
Each type of chestnut has its own distinct characteristics in terms of shape, color, flavor, and origin. Specifically:
- Sapa chestnuts: Grown in the high mountains of Sapa, Sapa chestnuts stand out with their rich, fatty, and nutty flavor. The seeds are small, round in shape, not uniform but the corners are quite symmetrical. The shell of Sapa chestnut is dark brown, slightly shiny and is covered by a thin lemon-yellow silk shell.
- Cao Bang chestnuts: This type of chestnut usually has a round or slightly flattened shape with a moderate size. The seed coat is shiny brown, inside is a pale yellow kernel. The taste of Trung Khanh chestnuts (Cao Bang) is a harmonious combination of sweet, fatty, and characteristic aroma, especially attractive when roasted or baked.
- Thai chestnuts: Thai chestnuts have a round shape, symmetrical in all corners. The seed coat is dark brown, brighter than other types of chestnuts. The taste of Thai chestnuts is sweeter, accompanied by a slightly sour aftertaste, not too strong.
- Japanese chestnuts: This is a type of chestnut that has a thick outer shell in earth brown color, inside is an attractive bright yellow kernel. The seeds are spherical, not round and not large in size. The highlight of Japanese chestnuts is their delicious taste, when chewed, they have a crunchy, grainy feel, and a long-lasting mild sweetness.
- Forest chestnuts: Unpeeled forest chestnuts have a shape quite similar to rambutan fruit with a spiky outer shell. Inside the hard dark brown shell is a lemon-yellow kernel covered by a thin layer of fluff. In addition, the seeds are usually small in size but have a delicious, fatty taste.

Secrets to choosing delicious chestnuts
To fully enjoy the delicious, fatty taste of chestnuts, you can rely on the following selection secrets:
- Observe the color of the seed coat: Delicious chestnuts usually have a bright brown, shiny shell, look fresh and not dull. In particular, fresh and delicious chestnuts will have very clear fluff on the shell.
- Check the kernel: Quality chestnut kernels when peeled will have a characteristic aroma, off-white color and no strange black spots.
- Shake the seeds: You can hold the chestnuts in your hand and shake them gently. If you hear a clear sound, it is an old chestnut, when processed, it will give a more delicious, fatty taste.
- Note when buying fresh chestnuts: Fresh chestnuts usually can only be stored for a maximum of about 10 days in normal conditions. Therefore, when buying fresh chestnuts, you should choose carefully, avoid buying flat, damaged seeds.

How to preserve chestnuts for a long time
To preserve the freshness and delicious taste of chestnuts for a long time, you need to have an appropriate preservation method:
- Store in a cool, dry place: Fresh chestnuts should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. This method helps keep chestnuts fresh for about 7-10 days.
- Use cloth bags or bamboo baskets: Chestnuts can be stored in cloth bags or bamboo baskets to ensure ventilation and limit mold growth. This method also helps preserve chestnuts for about 7-10 days.
- Store in the refrigerator: For longer storage, you can wash, dry the chestnuts, put them in a vacuum-sealed zip bag and store them in the refrigerator compartment for about 2 weeks. In addition, you can also boil the chestnuts briefly, drain the water, and then store them in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Dry the chestnuts: Fresh chestnuts can be dried in the sun for 3-4 days, then stored in a vacuum-sealed zip bag, placed in a wooden box lined with sand to prevent mold.

Kamereo – Reputable food supplier with good prices for F&B businesses
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Pointed Cabbage Da Lat
21,000đ/KILOGRAM
24,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cabbage Da Lat
16,000đ/KILOGRAM
17,500đ/KILOGRAM
Cabbage Da Lat (10kg/ Pack)
155,000đ/PACK
180,500đ/PACK
Purple Cabbage Da Lat
39,000đ/KILOGRAM
43,500đ/KILOGRAM
Meizan Pancake Flour 400g
13,000đ/PACK
14,500đ/PACK
Rocket Napa Cabbage Da Lat
55,000đ/KILOGRAM
Napa Cabbage Da Lat
15,000đ/KILOGRAM
18,500đ/KILOGRAM
Napa Cabbage Da Lat (10kg/ Pack)
145,000đ/PACK
176,500đ/PACK
Baby Cucumber Da Lat
22,000đ/KILOGRAM
27,000đ/KILOGRAM
Japanese Cucumber Da Lat
29,000đ/KILOGRAM
35,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cucumber Da Lat
27,000đ/KILOGRAM
30,000đ/KILOGRAM
Cucumber Da Lat (10kg/Pack)
265,000đ/PACK
330,000đ/PACK

Pietro Coricelli Pomace Olive Oil 5L
899,000đ/PAIL
1,529,000đ/PAIL
Soybean Sprout
49,000đ/KILOGRAM
55,000đ/KILOGRAM

Pietro Coricelli Balsamic Vinegar 1L
159,000đ/BOTTLE
197,000đ/BOTTLE

Chatel Red Wine Vinegar 750ml
40,000đ/BOTTLE
66,500đ/BOTTLE

Coroli White Vinegar 1L
37,000đ/BOTTLE
44,000đ/BOTTLE
Leek Da Lat
33,000đ/KILOGRAM
36,500đ/KILOGRAM
POWER100 Floor Cleaner Lemongrass Scent 990g
19,000đ/BOTTLE
24,500đ/BOTTLE

Hokto Maitake Mushroom 100g
29,000đ/PACK
43,500đ/PACK
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Conclusion
The above article has shared with you information about how much 1kg of chestnuts price and updated the latest chestnut prices on the market. If you are planning to trade in chestnut products or want to learn more about the potential F&B market, don’t miss Kamereo’s F&B Business Tips section!