Global Nuts Market Weekly Summary

• This week's nuts market report covers two distinct developments: a regionally significant expansion in groundnut cultivation in Bangladesh, and a broadly stable but quietly shifting global almond trade picture.
• In Narsinghdi, Bangladesh, groundnut farming along the Meghna River is expanding meaningfully, driven by low input costs, minimal fertilizer and pesticide requirements, and attractive profit margins. Previously fallow char lands are being brought into productive use, with the Department of Agricultural Extension providing ongoing support for sustainable scaling and pest management. Beyond output, the sector is generating tangible community benefits, including seasonal employment in processing and sorting activities, with notable participation from women. Weather-related risk remains a consideration, but the overall trajectory is positive. The development is primarily regional in scope and does not materially affect national-level agricultural statistics.
• On the global almond market, the 2025/26 season is projecting modest output stability with a marginal overall increase. The United States, as the dominant producer, is reporting slight growth, while Australia is seeing a production decline. Turkey and China are posting stronger relative growth rates, though their absolute contribution to global supply remains limited. On the trade side, Spain's almond exports have declined, pointing to softening European demand. Whether this reflects a structural reduction in consumption or a shift in sourcing strategy away from European channels is not yet clear. U.S. shipment patterns to Europe will be a key indicator to monitor in the coming months. Broadly, the almond market is in a state of equilibrium, with modest trade flow adjustments underway rather than any significant supply or demand dislocation.