We are excited to announce the release of our highly anticipated INC Statistical Yearbook, a comprehensive resource that offers a deep dive into global production trends, leading producers, consumption patterns, and trade dynamics. This yearbook provides essential data and insights that highlight the current state of the global nut and dried fruit sector.
Key Insights from the Statistical Yearbook:
Production Growth: World tree nut production has nearly doubled over the last decade, from 3.62 million metric tons (MT) in 2014/15 to 5.69 M MT in 2023/24 and an estimated 5.97 M MT for 2024/25 (kernel basis, except pistachios in-shell). Following a peak of 50.78 M MT in 2020/21 (in-shell basis), global peanut production amounted to 47.73 M MT in 2023/24 and a recovery to a new high of 52.48 M MT is projected to 2024/25. Total dried fruit production amounted to 3.36 M MT in 2023/24 and is estimated at 3.33 M MT for 2024/25.
Top Producers: The USA leads tree nut production with 39% of the 2023/24 global share; China ranks second with 12%, followed by Türkiye at 10%. China (38%) and India (13%) dominate peanut production; the USA and Türkiye lead dried fruit production with a 12% and 11% of the share, respectively.
Consumption: Almonds (27% of the total share in 2023), cashews (21%), and walnuts (20%) lead tree nut consumption; pistachios accounted for 17%, while hazelnuts made up 10% of the total. Asia leads global tree nut consumption, accounting for 50% of the share. Europe contributes 27%, followed by North America at 19%. Dried grapes and dates dominated dried fruit consumption (38% each), with Asia also leading at 48%, followed by Europe and Northern Africa.
Trade: The USA dominates exports, with almonds clearly leading the country share and walnuts and pistachios as significant contributors. India and Argentina lead in peanuts; Europe and Asia are key import markets for nuts. Türkiye remains a key exporter of dried grapes, apricots, and figs, while the USA leads in cranberries and prunes, with Europe as the top import market.
How to Access the INC Statistical Yearbook
The Statistical Yearbook is now available exclusively to our members. You can access this detailed report in the private area of our website.
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