CropGPT - Nuts

Global Nuts Market Summary Groundnut cultivation in Rajasthan, India, has expanded by 23.57 percent, reaching 7.13 lakh hectares as farmers continue to favor the crop due to strong edible oil demand, valuable livestock feed byproducts, consistent market returns, and government support. However, timely monsoon rainfall remains critical, as many farms depend on rain-fed cultivation and delayed rainf...

Global Nuts Market Summary Groundnut cultivation in Chitradurga district, where around 100,000 hectares are typically planted, is under pressure due to inadequate rainfall ahead of the early July planting season. Although moderate rainfall is forecast, concerns remain that it may arrive too late or be insufficient to support proper germination and early crop development. Higher fertilizer costs ar...

Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary In Bangladesh, the sandbars of the Padma River in the Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts have become an unlikely hub for groundnut cultivation during the Rabi season. With support from the Department of Agricultural Extension and the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, coverage has reached 1,100 to 1,500 bighas, with yields of 298 to 373 kilograms per...

Global nuts market summary In Iran, pistachio exports to the European Union remained resilient during the first quarter of 2026 despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Export values increased slightly year over year, supported by a strategic shift toward higher-value pistachio kernels. Kernel exports rose modestly, while in-shell pistachio exports declined significantly, reflecting changing prefere...

Global Nuts Market Summary Global pistachio production is projected at 701,000 tons for the current season, a 36.4% decline from the prior year, driven by the confluence of natural alternate bearing cycles, adverse weather, and regional production constraints. Global ending stocks are anticipated to fall 48.5% to 123,400 tons, pointing to a materially tighter supply environment and intensified pro...

Global Nuts Market Summary Turkey's hazelnut market is operating under the shadow of domestic political instability following the removal of opposition leader Ozgur Ozel, which triggered protests and a surge in foreign currency demand. The central bank has maintained exchange rate stability thus far, and physical supply chains and production remain unaffected. However, rising government bond yield...

Global Nuts Market Summary The cashew sector is pivoting toward value chain diversification by capitalizing on the underutilized cashew apple byproduct. A national workshop on sustainable cashew production highlighted the potential to convert cashew apples into food, beverage, and extracted products (such as pectin), thereby generating supplementary income streams alongside traditional nut revenue...

Global Nuts Market Summary Bangladesh's cashew industry is grappling with severe market challenges, primarily due to the impact of cheaper imported cashews, which are undermining local processor competitiveness. The production cost for local processors is approximately TK 1,300 per kilogram excluding profits. However, imported cashew kernels priced between TK 1,400 and TK 1,500 per kilogram underc...

Global Nuts Market Summary Sudan's Rahad Agricultural Project has commenced groundnut planting across 840 hectares, with ambitions to expand to approximately 2,940 hectares. Historical yields of up to 119 sacks per hectare underline the agronomic potential of the area. However, operations face significant non-weather risk: militia activity by the Rapid Support Forces has historically caused crop f...

Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary India's groundnut market is seeing heightened demand for sowing seeds, with prices rising to around $78.50 per quintal and seed rates up 25 to 30% compared to the previous season. The Strait of Hormuz blockade, alongside domestic geopolitical pressures and government auction activity, has fostered cautious buying behavior and elevated retail purchases. Export pric...

Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary India's cashew market is under strain from two converging pressures: weak kernel demand and a rupee at a historic low against the U.S. dollar, which is elevating the cost of imported raw cashew nuts. Import prices from Tanzania stand at USD 1.91 per kilogram, while Mozambique supplies are priced between USD 1.60 and 1.62 per kilogram. International raw cashew nut...

Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary This week's nuts market report covers two distinct developments: a regionally significant expansion in groundnut cultivation in Bangladesh, and a broadly stable but quietly shifting global almond trade picture. In Narsinghdi, Bangladesh, groundnut farming along the Meghna River is expanding meaningfully, driven by low input costs, minimal fertilizer and pesticide...

This episode explores a global nuts market. A key development comes from Bangladesh, where farmers in Sunamganj are expanding groundnut cultivation beyond initial targets because of stronger profitability and steady local demand. Groundnuts are gaining appeal as an alternative to crops like rice, largely because of lower input costs and better margins. Even so, the outlook remains dependent on fav...

This episode delivers an in-depth look at the global nuts market. Global cashew production is projected to grow by 3 percent in the current season, reaching 5.53 million metric tons. The Northern Hemisphere is expected to contribute 4.57 million tons (a 2 percent increase), while the Southern Hemisphere will add 901,000 tons (a 7 percent increase). Tanzania stands out with a forecasted 17 percent...

This episode highlights key trends and developments across the global nuts market. In Kosven Province, authorities intercepted approximately 20 tons of smuggled pistachios en route to European markets. The operation, linked to organized trade networks, uncovered significant economic implications, with the pistachios valued at an estimated BRL192 billion. Authorities are urging public vigilance to...

This week’s report on the global nuts market. Vietnam's cashew sector continues to expand, driven by robust demand from China, the United States, and India. Between January and late 2025, Chinese imports of Vietnamese cashew kernels rose 37.4 percent in volume and 54.1 percent in value, setting Vietnam on course to exceed $5 billion in exports by year-end. However, increased reliance on African ra...

This episode provides a comprehensive overview of recent trends in the global walnut market. In October 2025, U.S. walnut shipments rose significantly to £158 million, an 8.94 percent increase compared to the same month in 2024. This growth was primarily fueled by a surge in export demand, which reached £120 million, while domestic shipments saw a modest 2 percent rise to £38 million. Since the st...

This episode presents a detailed snapshot of the global nuts market as of November 16, 2025. From January to August 2025, Azerbaijan's cashew imports surged by 28 percent in volume and 57 percent in value, totaling 282 tons worth $2.3 million. Vietnam dominated supply, contributing 229 tons valued at $1.9 million, while India’s exports to Azerbaijan declined by 44 percent in value. New trade links...

This episode offers a detailed look at the global nuts market as of November 9, 2025. In Nigeria, Kogi State is pursuing a bold plan to raise cashew production to 150,000 metric tons by 2027. This effort is led by the state’s Commodity Exchange Export Promotion and Marketing Development Agency (COSIPA) and includes the replacement of old trees with 15 million hybrid cashew trees over three years....

Overview: In this episode, we examine the cashew sector in Côte d’Ivoire, a country that has emerged as the world’s largest producer of raw cashew nuts. Despite its production dominance, Ivory Coast struggles to scale local processing—a structural gap that threatens both national revenue growth and broader economic resilience. This episode offers a case study in value-chain imbalance, policy chall...

Overview: In this episode, we examine the global cashew supply chain as a case study in supply chain vulnerability, rising commodity risk, and international market exposure. What begins as a casual observation about a common snack quickly evolves into a comprehensive analysis of the intersecting forces—geopolitical, logistical, climatic, and contractual—impacting this $7B+ industry. Key Discussion...