According to the data analyzed, both nut and dried fruit supply and consumption are on the rise. The publication first summarizes the world dynamics in production and consumption of each nut and dried fruit over the last decade, and then analyzes them in detail. These studies cover the following topics:
- Trends in production and country share: 10-years series, current season and 5-year average.
- Export, import and market share of leading players: 10-years series, current season and 5-year average.
- Variations in estimated consumption: 5-year series.
The data analysis indicates that the total production of tree nuts (kernel basis, except pistachios in-shell) has continuously risen in the last decade, reaching over 5.3 million metric tons in 2020/21, up by 65% from 10 years ago and 15% from the previous season. Last season largest crops were almonds with 31% of the world share, followed by walnuts and pistachios (19% each), cashews (16%) and hazelnuts (10%), respectively. Pecans, macadamias, Brazil nuts and pine nuts represented the remaining 5%. Concomitantly, tree nut exports (shelled, with exception of in-shell pistachios), also reflected a positive trajectory with an average growth of 103,000 MT per year, hitting over 2.9 million MT in 2019. Global consumption, estimated at 4.6 million MT, showed an annual growing trend of 181,000 MT/year, on average.
World peanut production in 2020/21 totaled over 47.5 million MT, a 7% increase over the previous season and a 33% increase over 2011/12, continuing the positive trend observed over the previous ten years. China accounted for 37% of the world crop, with India accounting for 14%. Nigeria (8%), the US (6%), Senegal, and Argentina (3% each) were the next leading producers. In 2019, total shelled peanut exports reached 2.4 million MT, and grew by an average annual rate of 136,000 MT over the last decade. Global demand, estimated at 42 million MT, increased at an average rate of 1 million MT per year between 2010 and 2019.
Similarly, dried fruit production has increased over the last decade, reaching 2.9 million MT in 2020/21, 22% above 2011/12. Dried grape production (raisins, Sultanas, and currants) accounted for 42% of global production, with table dates accounting for 35%. The remaining 23% was split into dried cranberries (7%), dried apricots (6%), prunes and figs (5% each). Dried fruit exports totaled approximately 2.8 million MT in 2019, increasing at a steady rate of about 130,000 MT/year. On average, overall consumption has risen by 80,000 MT per year.
World peanut production in 2020/21 totaled over 47.5 million MT, a 7% increase over the previous season and a 33% increase over 2011/12, continuing the positive trend observed over the previous ten years. China accounted for 37% of the world crop, with India accounting for 14%. Nigeria (8%), the US (6%), Senegal, and Argentina (3% each) were the next leading producers. In 2019, total shelled peanut exports reached 2.4 million MT, and grew by an average annual rate of 136,000 MT over the last decade. Global demand, estimated at 42 million MT, increased at an average rate of 1 million MT per year between 2010 and 2019.
Similarly, dried fruit production has increased over the last decade, reaching 2.9 million MT in 2020/21, 22% above 2011/12. Dried grape production (raisins, Sultanas, and currants) accounted for 42% of global production, with table dates accounting for 35%. The remaining 23% was split into dried cranberries (7%), dried apricots (6%), prunes and figs (5% each). Dried fruit exports totaled approximately 2.8 million MT in 2019, increasing at a steady rate of about 130,000 MT/year. On average, overall consumption has risen by 80,000 MT per year.
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