Macadamia production forecast released! Global production is nearly 340,000 tons, China 68,500 tons

Based on a roundtable discussion during the Vancouver Conference of the International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC), the World Macadamia Organization (WMO) released a forecast for global macadamia production in 2024. According to the forecast, based on shell nuts with a moisture content of 3.5%, global macadamia production this year will increase by 7% to 339,200 tons; in terms of kernels, global production is expected to be 91,860 tons. Although South Africa, a major producer, is still in the harvest period and it is difficult to assess the final data, its macadamia production is expected to increase by 15% to 92,000 tons, and the quality is also satisfactory. Local industry insiders are worried that the excessive sales of shell nuts will have an impact on the kernel market. Because suppliers can quickly cash in on shell nuts, this means that the amount used for kernel processing will decrease. Although the trees were in good condition during the flowering period, the weather ...