CropGPT - Nuts

Market news about nuts - Cashews, nuts, almonds, macadamias, pistachios. Including trading news, weather and forecasts

CropGPT - Nuts is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #24

  CropGPT - Nuts - Week 33

  Aug 17, 20263 min

  Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary Ghana's cashew sector is seeking to unlock additional value from cashew apples, which currently spoil rapidly and represent a significant source of waste and lost income. The MA Cash Initiative aims to extend their shelf life and develop new economic opportunities, while supply chain and financing structures that favor raw nut exports continue to limit domestic value addition. In the United States, pistachio production is expected to decline in 2026 due to adverse weather during the bloom cycle, increasing the availability of blank nuts. Similar production challenges are affecting Iran and Turkey, while declining orchard investment raises concerns about future supply. Turkey's hazelnut market remains relatively stable, supported by government pricing measures, although producers continue to face competition from Georgia and suppliers in the Americas. Australia's macadamia industry is repositioning itself around quality and sustainability, with the aim of strengthening its premium market position and establishing stronger global benchmarks. California's almond industry continues to benefit from steady demand, although flat performance and smaller kernel sizes remain challenges. Almond trade flows are also shifting. Australia's access to China has benefited from favorable trade arrangements, while US suppliers face tariff barriers and logistical challenges. Despite higher unit prices and broader economic pressures, demand for shelled almonds remains strong, pointing to changing consumption patterns and evolving relationships between buyers and suppliers.

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  Episode #23

  CropGPT - Nuts - Week 29

  Jul 19, 20263 min

  Global Nuts Market Summary. U.S. peanut plantings for 2026 are projected to decline 22 percent to 1.53 million acres, largely because stronger returns from competing crops, particularly cotton, encouraged farmers to shift acreage. The largest reductions occurred in Texas and Georgia, two of the country's major peanut-producing states. As a result, peanut production is forecast to fall by approximately 20 percent to 2.87 million tons. The decline reflects both reduced planted area and expected yield trends. Despite lower production, ending stocks are expected to increase sharply by 81 percent to 1.41 million tons, supported by the record harvest achieved in 2025. The episode explains that abundant inventories have weighed on the market, contributing to an 11 percent decline in average peanut prices during the 2025-26 marketing year. The current reduction in acreage is viewed as a market-driven effort to rebalance supply and gradually reduce excess inventories. The discussion concludes by highlighting that traders and industry participants are closely watching upcoming USDA updates for revised production and stock estimates. These reports will be important in determining whether tighter production can support a more balanced market and improve price prospects for peanut growers.

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  Episode #22

  CropGPT - Nuts - Week 28

  Jul 13, 20265 min

  Global Nuts Market Summary The United States, where groundnut acreage has declined sharply in 2026 as growers shifted to more profitable crops such as cotton amid rising input costs. The reduction in planted area is expected to lower production by around 20 percent compared with the previous year, tightening supplies while easing some of the logistical pressures created by the record 2025 harvest. These developments could have broader implications for global edible nut markets and ingredient supply chains. The discussion then turns to the global cashew market. Cote d'Ivoire continued to strengthen its domestic processing industry through government incentives, resulting in significantly higher exports of processed cashew kernels despite lower shipments of raw nuts. However, the country's continued reliance on Vietnam for later stages of processing highlights ongoing structural challenges in building a fully integrated domestic value chain. Vietnam remains the world's dominant processor but continues to depend heavily on raw nut supplies from Africa. Turkey's hazelnut sector also featured prominently, with export volumes declining while export revenues increased, reflecting stronger prices and firm global demand amid tighter supplies. The episode explores how currency movements, production conditions, and market fundamentals could continue to influence pricing as the new harvest season progresses. The episode also examines Moldova's walnut industry, where exports to the European Union continued to weaken because of stronger competition from suppliers such as China and the United States. Reduced market share highlights the growing competitive pressures facing smaller exporters in key international markets. Finally, the discussion covers Ukraine's hazelnut harvest, where prolonged rainfall disrupted mechanized harvesting and forced greater reliance on manual labor. This example illustrates the increasing impact of adverse weather on production efficiency and reinforces the importance of adapting agricultural systems to changing climate conditions.

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  Episode #21

  CropGPT - Nuts - Week 27

  Jul 6, 20264 minS0

  <p>Global Nuts Market Summary</p>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 rainfall could disrupt sowing and impact yields.In Tanzania, a shortage of powdered sulfur is creating risks for the upcoming cashew season by limiting crop protection during peak spraying periods. This could reduce both yields and quality, potentially affecting global cashew supplies and supporting...

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  Episode #21

  CropGPT - Nuts - Week 27

  Jul 6, 20264 min

  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 rainfall could disrupt sowing and impact yields. In Tanzania, a shortage of powdered sulfur is creating risks for the upcoming cashew season by limiting crop protection during peak spraying periods. This could reduce both yields and quality, potentially affecting global cashew supplies and supporting international prices despite the country's ambitious production targets. The episode also explores changing dynamics in the global cashew industry as African producers expand domestic processing capacity and introduce export policies aimed at retaining more value locally. These developments could gradually challenge Vietnam's long-standing dominance in global cashew processing and reshape international trade flows. In the United States, the pistachio sector recorded its strongest May export performance in nearly six years, contributing to record seasonal shipments. However, declining inventories and expectations for a smaller upcoming crop may tighten supplies and influence future pricing. The global almond market remains mixed. Spain's exports have weakened due to reduced shipments within Europe, creating opportunities for competing exporters such as the United States and Australia. Meanwhile, stable production forecasts in California could help balance global supply, although persistent water constraints continue to pose long-term production risks. The hazelnut market is expected to face downward price pressure as improved crop prospects in Turkey and Georgia increase available supplies. While demand from the confectionery and chocolate industries remains steady, future production outcomes will depend heavily on favorable weather and effective crop management throughout the season.

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