How much peanuts do United States produce and export?
United States is the 4th largest producer of peanuts: 2.9 million tonnes in 2024, 5.1% of the world's 57.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $667.4 million in 2024, 14% of world exports of raw groundnuts (HS 1202) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Mexico, which takes 27% of its peanuts exports by value.
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United States's peanuts production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2.9 million tonnes | 5.1% | +2.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
United States's peanuts exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $667.4 million | 14% | 487,686 t | $1,368 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 1202 (Groundnuts, not roasted).
Where United States's peanuts goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $179M | 27% |
| Canada | $154M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $105M | 16% |
| China | $74M | 11% |
| Japan | $26M | 4% |
How much peanuts United States uses
United States's domestic supply of peanuts was 2.2 million tonnes in 2023, 4.2% of the world's. Food supply was 4.7 kg per person a year, 19th highest of 142 countries with a million or more people. It produced 130% of what it used (self-sufficiency) and imported 4%. FAO's item is "Groundnuts". Consumption · Self-sufficiency.
The peanuts price United States sells into
The benchmark price, Groundnuts, CIF Europe, was $1,563/t in September 2026, up 27% over twelve months. Its five-year volatility is 15% a year, calmer in 12% of its earlier five-year windows. A single country's export price can differ from the benchmark: see trade price against benchmark. Monthly averages lag the market and are not investment advice. Peanuts price history.
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