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Having pegged its nationally acceptable limit of aflatoxin in peanut at 10 parts per billion (ppb) as far back as 2018, Ghana could well be leading, and not just supporting the regional block’s preference of setting the MRL for aflatoxin in peanut at 10 ppb.

This report details the strong demand for U.S. Tree Nut products, driven by the growing health-oriented trends among Japanese consumers. In 2021, fresh and dried nut imports to Japan totaled $491 million, of which 78.2 percent or approximately $384 million was from the United States.

Through its phased-in tariff reductions, the agreement will raise challenges for U.S. products including wine and spirits, cotton, pulses and beans, forest products, and tree nuts.

From September 16, 2020, Japan allows imports of all varieties of U.S. in-shell walnuts to Japan.

This biannual report includes data on U.S. and global trade, production, consumption and stocks, as well as analysis of developments affecting world trade in tree nuts.

Peanuts are popular in Korea and consumed in a variety of ways. Demand for peanuts and peanut butter is steady.

Korean consumers value tree nuts for their health benefits. Most tree nuts are imported.

Post estimates Ukraine’s walnut production at 126 thousand metric tons (TMT) for marketing year (MY) 2020/21.

Tree nut production in Australia has surged in recent years and prospects are for continued rapid expansion in production for a number of years.

For MY2020/21, Post projects Chilean almond production to reach 11,000 metric tons (MT), and exports to increase to 9,500 MT or 35 percent, assuming unchanged planted area...

Imports and sales of U.S. tree nuts in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 are above MY 2018/19 year, despite the challenging market dynamics. U.S. almond exports to Bulgaria during the first nine months...