U.S.: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. nuts market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Nuts Production in the U.S.

In value terms, nuts production amounted to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Nuts production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average nuts yield in the United States amounted to X tons per ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The nuts yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of nuts in the United States contracted slightly to X ha, waning by X% against the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, nuts harvested area increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to nuts production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Nuts Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of nuts, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In value terms, nuts exports reduced to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for nuts exports from the United States, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, nuts exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for nuts exports from the United States, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average nuts export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Nuts Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of nuts imported into the United States declined markedly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) were the main suppliers of nuts imports to the United States, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nuts suppliers to the United States were South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and Vietnam ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 nuts import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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