Not roasted and not cooked groundnuts market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Northern America grew from 2 519 тыс. т in 2018 to 2 974 тыс. т in 2021, driven by consistent increases in production and imports. This upward trajectory reversed in 2022 when the market volume contracted to 2 535 тыс. т, before recovering to 2 686 тыс. т in 2023.

Industry developments in 2024 included the launch of refined groundnut oil products and new startups in oil production, encouraging wider usage. Rising consumer awareness of health benefits from groundnut oil, such as its high monounsaturated fat content, alongside trends toward plant-based diets and the popularity of ethnic cuisines, shaped demand. Major companies like John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. remained active, with Nutraj introducing a new trail mix product targeting the North American market.

Production not roasted and not cooked groundnuts in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, Northern America's production of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts rebounded. In 2020, the region produced 2 793 K t, marking a 12.7% increase from 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 480 K t. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 13.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.7%. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, with a 22.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.0 K t, while the peak was in 2017, creating a 40-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported 0.1 K t of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, a dramatic increase of 2,541.6% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 90.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China and Qatar were the top buyers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from Northern America, together accounting for 61.5% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports hit a low in 2019 at 0.0 M $ US and a high in 2017, with a 32-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Northern America exported 0.1 M $ US of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts, up by 1,716.3% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019 at 92.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Qatar led in the structure of exports in value terms, jointly holding a 24.7% share of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Imports not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest level in 2020, while the peak was in 2017, resulting in a 4.5-fold difference. In 2020, Northern America imported 20.1 K t of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts from abroad, down by 77.8% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 247.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China, Brazil, and Mexico were the leading sources in the country structure of imports in kind, with shares of 12.3%, 1.2%, and 0.9% respectively. Together, they made up 14.4% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, foreign supplies of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Northern America increased. In 2020, the region imported approximately 148.4 M $ US, a 17.7% rise from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 126.1 M $ US. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 12.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest decline was in 2018 at 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Brazil, and Mexico were the main suppliers of not roasted and not cooked groundnuts to Northern America in value terms, with shares of 16.0%, 1.4%, and 1.3% respectively. Combined, they represented 18.7% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Northern America in value, 2017-2020