Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA: On July 12, the USDA NASS released its 2023 California almond objective forecast at 2.6 billion pounds (1.18 million metric tons), up 4% from May’s subjective forecast and 1% above last season’s crop. If reflecting a 2% loss and exempt, the 2023/24 crop is forecasted at 2.55 B lbs. (1.16 M MT). As discussed […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
China: The preliminary Chinese crop is forecasted to remain at last season’s level. Some late frost damage was reported in the northwestern part of the producing region, but the actual extent of the impact was yet to been determined. The objective estimate is expected to be released by next August. Over the last ten years, […]
Hazelnuts Global Statistical Review
Türkiye After a successful harvest period, TL-based market pricing registered with about a 10% discount of the TMO reference price due to limited demand mostly from the EU. Meanwhile, TMO covered about 150,000+ metric tons from the market with less strict than usual buying criteria compared to the beginning of the season. By mid-January, TL-based […]
Walnuts Global Statistical Review
China The final receipt is estimated to be in line with the early forecast of 1.4 million metric tons. At the time of writing this report, local consumption was slower due to long-term quarantine. Exports, both in-shell and shelled, were down by over 30% and 40%, respectively, with prices 14% lower compared to the same […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA (California) The January 2023 Almond Board of California Position Report shows receipts of 2.475 billion lbs. (approx. 1,123,000 metric tons) crop year-to-date (August through January), trailing the 2021/22 crop by 12.5% through the first six months. USDA receipts show an average inedible reject percentage of 2.1% which is up from previous crops. Total shipments […]
Raisins, Sultanas and Currants Global Statistical Review
Türkiye As reported by the Aegean Exporters’ Association, Sultana raisin production for 2022/23 is forecasted at 320,000 metric tons, up by 10% from 2021/22. Exports from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2022 reached 252,000 MT, an increase of 11% compared to the 2020/21 marketing year. New crop shipments year to date (September 1-October 1, […]
Prunes Global Statistical Review
As reported by the California Prune Board, this year’s growing season, farmers have managed to navigate the challenges of early frosts and multiple heat waves. As harvest grew near, it was apparent the weather had taken some toll on overall tonnage, albeit a good crop with above average sugars and excellent dry ratios. At the […]
Dates Global Statistical Review
The global climatic conditions –mostly high temperatures– have had an impact on the 2022/23 date production. Thus, in general, overall harvests in the orchards have decreased. However, this reduction has not affected world production, which has remained practically stable, owing to the gradual entering into production of the new plantations that were carried out in […]
Almonds Global Statistical Review
USA (California) The second Almond Board of California Position Report of the 2022/2023 crop year (August 2022-July 2023) showed receipts of 978.5 million pounds (approx. 443,850 metric tons) of kernel weight through September 30, 2022, 8% lower than in 2021. However, at the time of writing this report, it is still too early to determine […]
Pistachios Global Statistical Review
USA As the California 2022/23 harvest was slowly ramping up towards the end of September, early indications were projecting a significantly smaller crop of around 363-409,000 metric tons (800-900 million pounds). High heat and drought conditions are expected to negatively impact quality, with harvest indicating increased closed shells and additional staining. Global demand is anticipated […]