Leading edible nut exporters worldwide in 2023

In 2023, the United States was the leading exporters of edible nuts worldwide. The country emerged as the dominant exporter, with the total export value of edible nuts reaching over eight billion U.S. dollars. The value highlights the United States' prominent position in the global edible nut trade.  

Nut market overview

The fruit and nuts global average volume per capita segment of the food market is projected to steadily increase between 2024 and 2029, with a total increase of over 12 percent. Following ten consecutive years of growth, the average volume per capita is anticipated to reach nearly 42 kilograms in 2029, marking a new peak. The global revenue of fruits and nuts is also projected to steadily increase between 2024 and 2029, with a total increase over 300 billion U.S. dollars. Following ten consecutive years of growth, the revenue was anticipated to reach about 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in 2029. 

International trade 

The United States had the highest total edible nut export volume of more than 16 million tons in 2023. China held the second position, exporting 13 million tons less than the United States.