Nuts & Seeds: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to the 2023/2024 season US nuts and seeds demand and production in pounds on a shelled (i.e., without shells) basis and in nominal US dollars valued at the point of first sale (i.e., farmer or processor level). Total demand in pounds and nominal US dollars is segmented by product in terms of: peanuts; almonds; cashews; walnuts; pecans; pistachios; other nuts, consisting of macadamias, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, and pine nuts; sunflower seeds; and other seeds, consisting of flaxseeds and sesame seeds.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand, total production, and the various segments are provided in annual series from the 2008/2009 to the 2018/2019 season.

Important notes regarding the scope of this report: Sales in value terms may represent in-shell or shelled products, depending on how the items are first sold. For example, almonds are typically first sold after being shelled, while peanuts are sold in-shell. Years with large increases in production result in significant inventories, often leading to price declines. For products not grown commercially in the US – including cashews, Brazil nuts, and pine nuts – demand is valued at import prices. Nuts and seeds imported into the US as part of a trail mix are excluded from demand figures.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes:
111120 Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming
111191 Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming
111335 Tree Nut Farming
111336 Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
111992 Peanut Farming
115113 Crop Harvesting, Primarily by Machine
115114 Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing
311911 Roasted Nuts and Peanut Butter Manufacturing

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• Price Trends
• Consumer Trends
• Regulatory Factors

• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Cashews
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Pistachios
• Other Nuts
• Seeds

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Leaders

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Nuts & Seeds Volume Demand, Season 2018/2019 - 2023/2024
• Figure 2 | US Nuts & Seeds Volume Demand Trends, Season 2008/2009 - 2018/2019
• Figure 3 | US Nuts & Seeds Value Demand Trends, Season 2008/2009 - 2018/2019
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Nuts & Seeds Demand, 2009 - 2024
• Figure 4 | US Nuts & Seeds Price Index, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (2008/2009=100)
• Table 2 | US Nuts & Seeds Prices, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (US$/lb)
• Figure 5 | US Survey: Current Eating Patterns, 2020 (%)
• Figure 6 | US Survey: COVID-19 Impact on Nuts & Seeds & Related Products, 2020 (%)
• Figure 7 | US Survey: Frequency of Snacking on Nuts & Seeds, 2020 (%)
• Figure 8 | US Survey: Frequency of Cooking with Nuts & Seeds, 2020 (%)
• Figure 9 | US Survey: Use of Nut & Seed Products, 2020 (%)
• Figure 10 | US Survey: Use of Nut Butters Other than Peanut, 2020 (%)
• Figure 11 | US Survey: Nut & Seed Purchase Location, 2020 (%)
• Figure 12 | US Survey: Frequency of Nut & Seed Product Purchases, 2020 (%)
• Figure 13 | US Survey: Household Use of Nuts for Snacking & Cooking, 2020 (%)
• Figure 14 | US Survey: Household Use of Nuts for Cooking & Snacks by Type, 2020 (%)
• Figure 15 | US Survey: Nut Brands Purchased Most Often by Households, 2020 (%)
• Figure 16 | US Survey: Number of Packages Purchased in the Last 30 Days, 2020 (%)
• Figure 17 | US Nuts & Seeds Demand by Product, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (bil lbs; shelled)
• Table 3 | US Nuts & Seeds Demand by Product, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (mil lbs; shelled)
• Figure 18 | US Nuts & Seeds Demand by Product, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (US$ bil)
• Table 4 | US Nuts & Seeds Demand by Product, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (US$ mil)
• Figure 19 | US Nuts & Seeds Volume Demand by Product, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024 (% of lbs)
• Figure 20 | US Peanuts Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Figure 21 | US Almonds Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Figure 22 | US Cashews Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Figure 23 | US Walnuts Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Figure 24 | US Pecans Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Figure 25 | US Pistachios Volume & Value Demand, Season 2008/2009 - 2023/2024
• Table 5 | Leading Suppliers to the US Nuts & Seeds Market by Product
• Table 6 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Nuts & Seeds