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U.S.: Areca Nut Market 2025

Areca Nut Market Size in the U.S.

For the third consecutive year, the U.S. areca nut market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 97% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption enjoyed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Areca Nut Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of areca nuts decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, exports recorded a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 464%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, areca nut exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 519% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bermuda (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of areca nut exports from the United States.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of +0.1%).

In value terms, Bermuda ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for areca nut exported from the United States worldwide.

Bermuda, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average areca nut export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bermuda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (-0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Areca Nut Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, areca nut imports into the United States surged to X tons, picking up by 167% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, areca nut imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest areca nut supplier to the United States, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, areca nut imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. Myanmar (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Vietnam amounted to +59.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+29.7% per year) and Myanmar (+23.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest areca nut suppliers to the United States were Vietnam ($X), India ($X) and Myanmar ($X), with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +82.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average areca nut import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -35.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+14.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for areca nuts in the world?

The country with the largest volume of areca nut consumption was India, comprising approx. 54% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut consumption in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Bangladesh, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Myanmar, with a 5.6% share.

What are the largest producers of areca nuts in the world?

India remains the largest areca nut producing country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, areca nut production in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Bangladesh, threefold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with an 11% share.

What are the leading suppliers of areca nuts to the U.S.?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of areca nut to the United States, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Vietnam, with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a 7% share.

What are the leading importers of areca nuts from the U.S.?

In value terms, Canada remains the key foreign market for areca nut exports from the United States.

What is the average export price for areca nuts in the U.S.?

The average areca nut export price stood at $5,622 per ton in 2020, picking up by 37% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for areca nuts in the U.S.?

The average areca nut import price stood at $5,931 per ton in 2020, shrinking by -26.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the areca nut 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 226 - Areca nuts

Country coverage:

United States

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, HARVESTED AREA AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Area Harvested, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024