China: Tree Nuts Annual
China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of walnuts. Post forecasts China’s MY 2015/16 inshell walnut production at one million metric tons, an increase of 11 percent over MY 2014/15, due to favorable weather conditions in major producing areas, and increased new bearings. Similarly, shelled almond production is forecast at 10,000 metric tons, up 5 percent from the previous year. Tree nut imports are expected to fall in the wake of China’s economic slowdown.
