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  • How many peanut exporters are there in the world?
  • The above percentages suggest the total 108 exporters of peanuts (59.5% for the corresponding top 5 exporters) is a more concentrated cohort compared to 165 importing countries, islands and territories. The top 5 importers accounted for a smaller portion of its corresponding world total at 48.6%.
  • Which countries export peanuts in 2023?
  • Peanut shells go into making plastics, wallboard, abrasives, rayon cellulose used for paper, mucilage and fuel. By value, the 5 biggest exporters of peanuts in 2023 were india, United States of America, Brazil, Sudan then the Netherlands. Combined, that leading cohort sold almost three-fifths (59.5%) of exported peanuts sold worldwide during 2023.
  • How did peanut exports increase in value in 2022?
  • Exports of peanuts expanded in value by an overall average 47.3% since 2019 when global export sales for peanuts added up to $2.98 billion. Year over year, overall export revenues for the popular snacking nut grew via a 12.2% advance compared to $3.91 billion during 2022.
  • Are peanuts edible seeds?
  • Peanuts are edible seeds of a legume crop plant unique because peanut pods grow under the soil rather than above ground. Whole peanuts can be dry roasted, boiled, baked or eaten raw as a snack food. Peanuts are also ingredients to make peanut oil, peanut butter and peanut flour.
  • Which countries import the most peanuts in 2022?
  • Among the top importers, the fastest-growing peanuts importers since 2022 were: Algeria (up 160.7%), Türkiye (up 142.0%), Vietnam (up 80%) and Mexico (up 54.8%). Two major buyer countries posted declines in their imported peanuts purchases, namely Malaysia (down -45.2% from 2022) and Indonesia (down -19.2%).
  • What are some industrial uses for peanuts?
  • Little-known industrial uses for peanuts encompass paint, varnish, lubricating oil, leather dressings, furniture polish, insecticides, soap and cosmetics. Peanut shells go into making plastics, wallboard, abrasives, rayon cellulose used for paper, mucilage and fuel.