U.S. - Nuts - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingNuts Export in USA Hits Lowest Point at $221M in July 2023
U.S. Nuts Exports
In July 2023, overseas shipments of nuts decreased by -5.9% to 37K tons, falling for the fourth consecutive month after two months of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 52% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 84K tons. From November 2022 to July 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, nuts exports fell to $221M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when exports increased by 43% m-o-m. 
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Nuts in U.S. (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | |
| India | 47.0 | 61.2 | 90.8 | 99.1 | 73.9 | 97.2 | 82.9 | 83.0 | 79.3 | 76.5 | 64.9 | 51.8 | 73.8 |
| China | 21.0 | 27.1 | 71.5 | 144 | 81.6 | 10.4 | 8.0 | 28.4 | 49.7 | 28.8 | 27.6 | 31.9 | 24.3 |
| Germany | 31.8 | 19.4 | 17.6 | 2.5 | 3.8 | 12.3 | 14.2 | 10.5 | 12.5 | 8.1 | 21.4 | 24.0 | 12.2 |
| Turkey | 20.5 | 20.7 | 9.1 | 14.9 | 31.8 | 31.1 | 22.2 | 19.8 | 54.3 | 26.3 | 26.6 | 40.6 | 11.6 |
| Vietnam | 5.3 | 16.7 | 6.8 | 16.0 | 12.8 | 4.8 | 10.4 | 6.8 | 13.6 | 8.2 | 25.0 | 13.8 | 7.6 |
| Italy | 4.2 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 9.3 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 12.2 | 11.5 | 9.4 | 7.3 | 5.8 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12.7 | 12.4 | 14.3 | 12.4 | 22.5 | 30.6 | 16.0 | 23.7 | 29.5 | 19.3 | 9.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Others | 81.1 | 107 | 63.0 | 96.0 | 84.5 | 88.3 | 73.2 | 72.5 | 114 | 109 | 114 | 74.6 | 82.7 |
| Total | 223 | 271 | 278 | 395 | 323 | 284 | 236 | 255 | 365 | 287 | 298 | 247 | 221 |
Exports by Country
India (15K tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from the United States, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, nuts exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (3.8K tons), fourfold. Turkey (2.2K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to India stood at +3.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: China (-0.4% per month) and Turkey (-4.2% per month).
In value terms, India ($74M) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from the United States, comprising 33% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($24M), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.5% share.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value to India stood at +3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: China (+1.3% per month) and Germany (-7.7% per month).
Exports by Type
Pistachios (18K tons), almonds (16K tons) and walnuts (2.5K tons) were the main products of nuts exports from the United States, together comprising 99% of total exports. Hazelnuts, nuts, nes and cashew nuts lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 1%.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the biggest increases were in cashew nut (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the most traded types of nuts in the United States were pistachios ($134M), almonds ($73M) and walnuts ($12M), together accounting for 99% of total exports. Nuts, nes, hazelnuts and cashew nuts lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 0.7%.
In terms of the main product categories, cashew nut, with a CAGR of +7.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In July 2023, the nuts price amounted to $6,030 per ton (FOB, US), with a decrease of -5% against the previous month. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2023 an increase of 11% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $6,346 per ton in June 2023, and then contracted in the following month.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($8,517 per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($4,773 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the nuts market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 221 - Almonds
- FCL 223 - Pistachios
- FCL 222 - Walnuts
- FCL 220 - Chestnuts
- FCL 217 - Cashew nuts
- FCL 225 - Hazelnuts (Filberts)
- FCL 216 - Brazil nuts
- FCL 234 - Nuts nes
- FCL 224 - Kolanuts
- FCL 226 - Areca nuts
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
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- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
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- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Harvested Area: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
