In the US, the almond and pistachio industries experienced contrasting shipment trends during May. According to the Blue Diamond Almonds Market Report, almond shipments reached 226.1 million pounds in May, marking a 16 percent increase from the previous year and representing the second-strongest May on record. Domestic almond shipments saw a modest 1 percent increase from the previous month, culminating in a 19 percent rise year-over-year, with total exports also rising by 14 percent to 160.4 million pounds despite a 9 percent drop from the preceding month.
Conversely, the pistachio industry faced challenges, as reported by the Meridian Growers' May Pistachio Shipment Report, which highlighted a 16 percent decrease in shipments compared to the same period last year. Nevertheless, year-to-date figures for pistachio shipments have seen a 42 percent increase. While domestic shipments of pistachios showed a slight uptick, the international market remains the dominant consumer, accounting for 80 percent of total pistachio shipments.
Source: agnetwest.com