Due to abundant returns in recent years, walnuts become one of the most important agricultural crops in Chile. The latest report issued by the United States Department of Agriculture shows in 2019, the nationwide walnut growing area in Chile has reached 45,000 ha. (675,000 mu), and the number is increasing continuously at the speed of 1500 ha.(22,500mu) every year. Meanwhile, the report predicts that in 2019 the walnuts output in Chile is expected to reach 150,000t (unshelled); while in 2020, under influence of adverse weather conditions, more new gardens will put into operation. The output is expected to increase 3.3% year on year based on the number in 2019, about 155,000t.