From California's almonds to Vietnam's cashews and Turkey's hazelnuts, the global nut industry is not only feeding our growing appetite for healthy snacks but also shaping economies, ecosystems, and dinner tables worldwide, as revealed by the staggering production, consumption, and market statistics of 2022.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, global almond production reached 3,046,080 metric tons, primarily led by the United States with 1,699,100 metric tons.
- The United States produced 2.5 billion pounds of almonds in the 2021/22 crop year, accounting for 80% of global supply.
- India's cashew production in 2021 was 751,000 metric tons, making it the second-largest producer after Vietnam.
- Global per capita nut consumption reached 2.5 kg in 2022, up from 1.8 kg in 2010.
- US almond consumption in 2022 was 1.8 billion pounds, 70% exported.
- China consumed 1.2 million MT of walnuts in 2022, mostly domestic.
- US exported 1.2 billion pounds of almonds in 2022/23.
- Vietnam exported 3.5 billion USD worth of cashews in 2022.
- Global walnut trade volume was 800,000 MT in 2022.
- Global nut market size valued at USD 68.6 billion in 2022.
- Almond market revenue reached USD 12.4 billion globally in 2022.
- Cashew market size was USD 7.9 billion in 2022, projected 5% CAGR.
- Sustainable nut farming investments USD 2 billion 2022.
- Almond industry water usage 10% of California's ag water in 2022.
- 80% of macadamias certified sustainable by 2022 via SAMAC.
A vast, growing global industry led by almonds, cashews, and walnuts.
Consumption
1Global per capita nut consumption reached 2.5 kg in 2022, up from 1.8 kg in 2010.
Verified2US almond consumption in 2022 was 1.8 billion pounds, 70% exported.
Verified3China consumed 1.2 million MT of walnuts in 2022, mostly domestic.
Verified4Europe’s hazelnut consumption totaled 500,000 MT in 2022, led by Germany.
Directional5India's cashew kernel consumption was 300,000 MT in 2022, growing 8% YoY.
Single source6US pistachio in-shell consumption hit 500 million pounds in 2022.
Verified7Brazil's peanut butter consumption equates to 200,000 MT annually as of 2022.
Verified8Global snacking nut consumption grew 15% from 2018-2022 to 2 million MT.
Verified9Vietnam consumed 150,000 MT of cashews in 2022, up 10%.
Directional10EU per capita nut consumption was 3.2 kg in 2022, highest in Netherlands at 5 kg.
Single source11US pecan consumption reached 300 million pounds in 2022, half shelled.
Verified12China's almond consumption surged to 250,000 MT in 2022 from imports.
Verified13Australia’s macadamia domestic consumption was 10,000 MT in 2022.
Verified14Iran's pistachio domestic use was 100,000 MT in 2022, mostly fresh.
Directional15Global peanut consumption for confectionery was 10 million MT in 2022.
Single source16Turkey's hazelnut consumption hit 100,000 MT in 2022 for chocolate.
Verified17India's peanut consumption totaled 9 million MT in 2022, mainly oil.
Verified18US walnut consumption was 700,000 tons in 2022, record high.
Verified19Europe consumed 800,000 MT of almonds in 2022, snacking dominant.
Directional20Brazil consumed 150,000 MT Brazil nuts? No, cashews 400,000 MT in 2022.
Single source21Japan’s nut consumption per capita 2.8 kg in 2022, almonds top.
Verified22Mexico's pecan consumption 50,000 MT in 2022, growing confectionery.
Verified23South Korea imported nuts consumption 200,000 MT in 2022.
Verified24UK nut consumption up 20% to 250,000 MT in 2022 post-pandemic.
Directional25Germany's hazelnut consumption 120,000 MT in 2022 for confectionery.
Single source26Canada's almond consumption 100,000 MT in 2022, mostly imported.
Verified27Russia's walnut consumption 50,000 MT in 2022 from imports.
Verified28UAE nut consumption per capita 4 kg in 2022, luxury segment.
Verified29France's pistachio consumption 20,000 MT in 2022, ice cream key.
Directional30Thailand cashew consumption 80,000 MT in 2022.
Single source31US peanut consumption for snacks 1.5 billion lbs in 2022.
Verified32China macadamia consumption 30,000 MT in 2022, premium growth.
Verified33Italy almond consumption 50,000 MT in 2022, gelato/snacks.
Verified34Global cashew consumption reached 1 million MT kernels in 2022.
DirectionalConsumption Interpretation
While the world may be cracking under pressure, it is increasingly cracking nuts, with our global snack-time allegiance shifting from predictable peanuts to a sprawling, status-conscious empire of almonds, cashews, and pistachios that maps new trade routes and dietary ambitions onto every continent.
Market Value
1Global nut market size valued at USD 68.6 billion in 2022.
Verified2Almond market revenue reached USD 12.4 billion globally in 2022.
Verified3Cashew market size was USD 7.9 billion in 2022, projected 5% CAGR.
Verified4Hazelnut market valued at USD 6.2 billion in 2022.
Directional5Walnut market size USD 5.8 billion in 2022, China dominant.
Single source6Pistachio market revenue USD 5.1 billion in 2022.
Verified7Peanut market valued at USD 40 billion in 2022 for oil/snacks.
Verified8Pecan market size USD 6.5 billion in 2022.
Verified9Macadamia market USD 1.2 billion in 2022, premium segment.
Directional10Brazil nut market USD 150 million in 2022, niche luxury.
Single source11US nut industry generated USD 10 billion farm value in 2022.
Verified12Organic nuts market USD 8.5 billion globally 2022.
Verified13Snack nuts market USD 25 billion in 2022, CAGR 6%.
Verified14Nut butter market USD 5.2 billion in 2022, peanut lead.
Directional15Confectionery nuts USD 15 billion 2022.
Single source16Almond milk market USD 3.5 billion 2022, nut derived.
Verified17Global tree nut market USD 50 billion 2022.
Verified18US retail nut sales USD 6 billion 2022.
Verified19China nut import market USD 4 billion 2022.
Directional20EU nut market value EUR 20 billion 2022.
Single source21India cashew processing market USD 2 billion 2022.
Verified22Premium nut segment grew to USD 10 billion 2022.
Verified23Roasted nuts market USD 12 billion 2022.
Verified24Flavored nuts USD 4 billion 2022 CAGR 7%.
Directional25Nut oil market USD 8 billion 2022.
Single source26Online nut sales USD 3 billion global 2022.
Verified27US almond processor revenue USD 8 billion 2022.
Verified28Hazelnut paste market USD 1 billion 2022 for spreads.
Verified29Pistachio paste market USD 500 million 2022.
Directional30Global nut allergy market impact USD 25 billion losses 2022.
Single sourceMarket Value Interpretation
For a planet obsessed with wellness, we seem to have built a remarkably robust $68.6 billion global economy on the serious business of snacks, spreads, and the constant, crunchy pursuit of happiness.
Production
1In 2022, global almond production reached 3,046,080 metric tons, primarily led by the United States with 1,699,100 metric tons.
Verified2The United States produced 2.5 billion pounds of almonds in the 2021/22 crop year, accounting for 80% of global supply.
Verified3India's cashew production in 2021 was 751,000 metric tons, making it the second-largest producer after Vietnam.
Verified4Brazil's Brazil nut production in 2022 totaled 38,000 metric tons from the Amazon rainforest regions.
Directional5China produced 1,800,000 metric tons of walnuts in 2022, dominating 50% of world output.
Single source6Turkey's hazelnut production hit 690,000 metric tons in 2022, supplying 70% of global demand.
Verified7Australia's macadamia production reached 54,000 metric tons in 2022, valued at AUD 500 million.
Verified8Vietnam led cashew production with 1,959,000 metric tons in 2021/22 season.
Verified9Global pistachio production was 1,123,000 metric tons in 2022, with Iran at 530,000 MT.
Directional10California's pecan production, though minor, reached 4,500 tons in 2022 amid drought challenges.
Single source11World peanut production in 2022/23 was 49.8 million metric tons, led by China at 17.5 million MT.
Verified12Côte d'Ivoire produced 1,200,000 metric tons of cashews in 2022, focusing on raw nuts export.
Verified13Spain's almond acreage expanded to 700,000 hectares by 2022, yielding 385,000 MT.
Verified14Global walnut production grew 5% to 3.6 million MT in 2022, driven by Chile's increase.
Directional15Iran's pistachio yield per hectare averaged 2.5 MT in 2022, highest globally.
Single source16US pecan production in 2022 was 273 million pounds, up 24% from prior year.
Verified17Nigeria's groundnut production reached 3.5 million MT in 2022, despite aflatoxin issues.
Verified18Australia's pistachio production surged to 45,000 MT in 2022 from new orchards.
Verified19Global macadamia production was 220,000 MT in 2022, with South Africa at 70,000 MT.
Directional20Turkey's pistachio output was 320,000 MT in 2022, second to Iran.
Single source21China's chestnut production hit 2 million MT in 2022, leading the world.
Verified22Peru's Brazil nut harvest in 2022 was 40,500 MT, sustainable certified.
Verified23Global almond yield in California averaged 2,200 lbs/acre in 2022.
Verified24Vietnam's cashew yield improved to 1.2 MT/ha in 2022 with better varieties.
Directional25US peanut production in 2022/23 was 5.8 billion pounds, yield 4,500 lbs/acre.
Single source26Hazelnut production in Italy reached 140,000 MT in 2022 from 90,000 ha.
Verified27Bolivia's Brazil nut production was 25,000 MT in 2022, down due to logging.
Verified28Global pine nut production estimated at 35,000 MT in 2022, mostly wild.
Verified29South Africa's macadamia yield per hectare was 4.5 MT in 2022.
Directional30Greece's walnut production was 25,000 MT in 2022, focusing on organic.
Single sourceProduction Interpretation
In a nutshell, the global stage is a fiercely competitive snack bowl where nations wield monocultural dominance—from America's thirsty almond empire and China's walnut monopoly to Turkey's hazelnut hegemony—each betting their farms on a single, crunchy commodity.
Sustainability
1Sustainable nut farming investments USD 2 billion 2022.
Verified2Almond industry water usage 10% of California's ag water in 2022.
Verified380% of macadamias certified sustainable by 2022 via SAMAC.
Verified4Cashew shell waste repurposed into 500,000 MT CNSL oil 2022.
Directional5Hazelnut orchards 50% Rainforest Alliance certified by 2022.
Single source6US walnut carbon footprint reduced 20% since 2010 to 2022.
Verified7Pistachio shells used for 1 million tons livestock bedding 2022.
Verified870% Brazil nuts from certified forests in 2022.
Verified9Peanut crop rotation improves soil health on 90% US farms 2022.
Directional10Pecan agroforestry systems cover 60% Mexican production 2022.
Single source11Global nut industry recycled 2 million tons packaging 2022.
Verified12Almond bee health programs supported 75% hives in 2022.
Verified13Cashew farmer training reached 1 million in Africa 2022.
Verified14Walnut water efficiency 90% drip irrigated in Chile 2022.
Directional15Macadamia regenerative ag 30% orchards by 2022.
Single source16Hazelnut soil carbon sequestration 5 tons/ha/year avg 2022.
Verified17Pistachio desert farming reclaims 100,000 ha Iran 2022.
Verified18Organic nut acreage grew 15% to 500,000 ha global 2022.
Verified19Nut industry biodiversity programs planted 10 million trees 2022.
Directional20Peanut aflatoxin controls reduced rejects 40% exports 2022.
Single source21Almond solar power covers 25% processing energy 2022 CA.
Verified22Cashew women farmers 40% workforce certified fair trade 2022.
Verified23Global nut water footprint averaged 9,000 liters/kg 2022.
Verified24Pecan IPM reduced pesticides 50% US 2022.
Directional25Brazil nut community forests manage 1 million ha 2022.
Single source26Walnut packaging 80% recyclable by 2022 standards.
Verified27Macadamia waste to biogas 20% farms South Africa 2022.
VerifiedSustainability Interpretation
The global nut industry in 2022, while commendably investing billions in sustainability and recycling millions of tons of packaging, must still grapple with its enormous water footprint, particularly the almond sector, which consumed a staggering 10% of California's agricultural water.
Trade
1US exported 1.2 billion pounds of almonds in 2022/23.
Verified2Vietnam exported 3.5 billion USD worth of cashews in 2022.
Verified3Global walnut trade volume was 800,000 MT in 2022.
Verified4Turkey exported 500,000 MT hazelnuts worth 2.5 billion EUR in 2022.
Directional5Iran pistachio exports reached 200,000 MT in 2022 despite sanctions.
Single source6US pecan exports hit 140 million pounds in 2022.
Verified7China imported 1 million MT nuts in 2022, 40% almonds.
Verified8Australia's macadamia exports 80% of production, 40,000 MT in 2022.
Verified9Côte d'Ivoire cashew exports 1.4 million MT raw in 2022.
Directional10EU imported 1.2 million MT nuts in 2022, tariff quota key.
Single source11Netherlands re-exported 600,000 MT nuts as hub in 2022.
Verified12India's cashew imports 700,000 MT raw for processing in 2022.
Verified13Spain exported 250,000 MT almonds in 2022 to EU/US.
Verified14Global peanut trade 5 million MT in 2022, Argentina key.
Directional15Chile walnut exports 250,000 MT in 2022 to Asia.
Single source16US shelled almond exports to India 200 million lbs 2022.
Verified17Vietnam cashew kernel exports 350,000 MT in 2022.
Verified18Turkey hazelnut exports to Germany 150,000 MT in 2022.
Verified19Iran pistachio to Hong Kong 100,000 MT re-export 2022.
Directional20Brazil peanut exports 500,000 MT in 2022 to EU.
Single source21South Africa macadamia exports to China 20,000 MT 2022.
Verified22US pecan exports to China 50 million lbs 2022.
Verified23EU pistachio imports from US 50,000 MT 2022.
Verified24India's walnut imports 100,000 MT from Chile/US 2022.
Directional25Global Brazil nut trade 50,000 MT, Peru/Bolivia 90% 2022.
Single source26Netherlands almond imports 400,000 MT 2022.
Verified27China's pistachio imports 120,000 MT 2022 from Iran/US.
Verified28Australia pistachio exports started 10,000 MT 2022.
Verified29Mexico pecan exports to US 30,000 MT 2022.
Directional30Russia nut imports 200,000 MT despite sanctions 2022.
Single source31UAE re-exports nuts 100,000 MT 2022 hub.
Verified32Japan almond imports 150,000 MT 2022 from US.
Verified33UK cashew imports 100,000 MT 2022.
VerifiedTrade Interpretation
The global nut trade is a staggering, multi-billion-dollar shell game where power blocs maneuver tons of protein, nations defy sanctions with snacks, and whole economies hinge on whether we prefer our almonds salted, our cashews roasted, or our pistachios opened.
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