5 Most Profitable Crops in the World

3. Chestnuts, in shell

Gross Production Value Per Acre: $14,574

Chestnuts have often been a staple food in areas that cannot grow cereals due to terrain constraints. They require low temperatures to grow, require copious amounts of sunlight, and irrigation in case natural water is insufficient. Like several other crops, China is the world’s largest grower of the crop. However, chestnuts are grown all over Europe and as far as in East Asia. Apart from being eaten raw, chestnuts can also be used in cakes and other products.