WALNUT MARKET AND CROP UPDATE- October 2018

The October 2018  shipments versus the October 2017 shipments on an inshell equivalent were down 14%. Total was 91,416 tons versus 106,454 tons last year. Last year’s receipts as of October 31st were 569,560 tons. (Final crop receipts were 627,798 tons) This year, the report shows 597,269 tons. Market: These numbers were expected for many suppliers in CA. […]

Published: 9th November 2018

Californian Walnut Crop Estimate 2018

The 2018 California walnut production is forecast at a record 690,000 tons, up 10 percent from 2017's production of 630,000 tons. This is very close to the Handler’s Estimate of 691,000 tons that came out  at the end of July.  This forecast is based on the 2018 Walnut Objective Measurement (O.M.) Survey, which was officially […]

Published: 3rd September 2018

Chinese Walnut Crop and Market Report

CROP At the China International Tree Nut Conference held in zhuhai, China from 1 – 3, August, the subjective Walnut Crop estimate this year has been set by the Representing Councils at an estimate of 830,000 metric tonnes. Representatives from the regions of Yunnan, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Hebei, Gamsu, Henan and Shaanxi have reported the crop […]

Published: 7th August 2018

Californian Walnut Crop growers & packers estimate

On Monday 23rd of July 2018 Californian Walnut growers and packers estimated the new crop to be 691.000 short tons for the 2018  Walnut new crop. This is lower than last years estimation of 699.000 short tons. But higher than last years production of about 630.000 short tons. Last year’s crop size was 627,000 tons.  This estimate […]

Published: 25th July 2018

May 2018 - Walnut crop report and update

The May 2018  shipments versus the May 2017  shipments on an inshell equivalent were up approximately 4% for May.    41,354 tons versus 39,504 last year.      The FINAL receipts reported on Dec. 31st, 2017  for the Walnut crop are at 627,798 tons. Pricing/Market:    The California Walnut packers are coming ending the season where they are […]

Published: 8th June 2018

California Walnut Acreage Report

California’s 2017 total walnut bearing acreage is estimated at 335,000 acres, up 6.3% from the 2016 figure of 315,000 acres. The 2017 total walnut acreage is estimated at 400,000 acres, up 10% from 2015. This includes 65,000 acreas of non-bearing acres. With the 2017 crop recipts estimated at 627,798 short tons, we have a total yield […]

Published: 24th May 2018

WALNUT MARKET AND CROP UPDATE- April 2018

WALNUT MARKET AND CROP UPDATE- April 2018  The April 2018  shipments versus the April 2017  shipments on an inshell equivalent were down  approx. 1% 41,595  tons versus 42,048 last year.   The FINAL receipts reported on Dec. 31st, 2017  for the Walnut crop are at 627,798 tons. The kernel market continues to decrease each week on 20’s, […]

Published: 11th May 2018

California Walnut Board - February 2018 Position Report

As of Friday,  March 9th, the California Walnut Board released the February 2018 Position Report. Shipments for the month ended February 2018 were down approximately 5.2% versus February 2017 shipments and YTD ended February 2018 were down approximately 14.1% from the same YTD period the year prior. For your review is a summary comparison on […]

Published: 13th March 2018

Californian Walnut update

California still has limited availability on major inshell walnut varietals. Due to the record number of high heat days (100+ F // 38+ C) this year, many packers are opting to shell what they would normally sell as inshell product. Packers can better control for heat related damage during the shelling/sorting process, so we expect […]

Published: 5th February 2018

Walnut crop December 2017 shipment report & market update

The December 2017 shipments versus the December 2016 shipments on an in-shell equivalent were very similar.  67, 363 In-shell tons versus 67, 701 last year.   The current receipts for the Walnut crop are at 614,979 tons.   The crop will be slightly higher than what the market had been expecting and lower than the Crop Estimate of […]

Published: 17th January 2018