U.S. Pecan Shipments Decline for 2025/26 Marketing Year

Total shipments reached 343.7 million pounds as the industry concludes its annual marketing cycle.

Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Organic Food

U.S. Pecan Shipments Decline for 2025/26 Marketing Year

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Do you expect the recent decline in U.S. pecan supply to increase your food costs?

U.S. pecan shipments decreased 10.9 percent during the 2025/26 marketing year, totaling 343.7 million pounds. This decline reflects current market activity and inventory levels reported by the American Pecan Council.

Why it matters

The report provides critical insight into the supply and demand landscape of the U.S. pecan industry. These figures help producers and market participants gauge the impact of current harvest cycles and trade trends.

Total domestic shipments reached 276.7 million pounds, while exports accounted for 67.0 million pounds of the season total. Ending inventory currently stands at 184.2 million pounds with net commitments at 139.2 million pounds.

The players

American Pecan Council

The American Pecan Council is an organization that oversees the management of the pecan industry through federal marketing orders.

The details

Market participants experienced limited trading activity throughout the season as captured in the monthly shipment and receipt data. Canada, South Korea, Israel, Mexico, and France remain significant partners, together accounting for 62.6 percent of monthly exports.

August 2025 marked a period where net position was 10.4 percent higher than in 2026.
The 2024/25 marketing year saw receipts 1.5 percent lower than the 2025/26 season.
The American Pecan Council released the position report in August 2026.
U.S. pecan shipments fell 10.9 percent year on year for the 2025/26 marketing year.
The 2026/27 marketing year harvest is expected to be similar or slightly larger than the previous season.

Culture Shift

The pecan industry continues to refine its supply chain transparency through the American Pecan Council monthly shipment and receipt data. This tracking allows the industry to align with broader agricultural trends focused on data-driven production forecasting.

The shift in shipment volumes may influence the availability and pricing of pecans for consumers purchasing from regional suppliers. Readers can expect consistent market supply as the industry prepares for a 2026/27 harvest that is expected to be similar or slightly larger than the last.

The takeaway

Understanding the annual fluctuations in pecan shipments can help consumers and buyers prepare for price changes in the nut market. Tracking these seasonal reports is essential for anyone interested in the supply chain stability of domestic produce.