Top Tree Nut Producing States in the USA 2026

California is by far the largest tree nut producing state in the United States, with major production of almonds, pistachios and walnuts. Other important states include Oregon for hazelnuts and Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas for pecans.

For a 2026 view, the latest complete USDA state production data available is for 2025. USDA’s June 2026 Crop Production report had not yet started estimating several 2026 nut crops, so 2025 production is the most useful verified basis for comparing states.

For buyers, processors, traders, exporters and other nut-industry businesses, knowing where each major U.S. tree nut is produced helps identify important supply regions and industry clusters.

Which states produce the most tree nuts in the USA?

There is no single USDA ranking that combines every tree nut into one production number because almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts are reported in different units. A practical comparison is to look at the major tree nuts produced by each state and the reported value of utilized production.

Rank	State	Main tree nuts	2025 reported tree nut production/value
1	California	Almonds, pistachios, walnuts	$12.10 billion combined reported value*
2	Oregon	Hazelnuts	121,500 tons, $340.2 million
3	Georgia	Pecans	111.5 million lb, $209.62 million
4	New Mexico	Pecans	76 million lb, $187.72 million
5	Arizona	Pecans	40.8 million lb, $92.62 million
6	Texas	Pecans	41.6 million lb, $85.26 million
7	Hawaii	Macadamias	30.6 million lb, $31.82 million

*California’s figure is the sum of the USDA-reported 2025 values for almonds, pistachios and walnuts. It is a calculated comparison, not a USDA-published combined state ranking.

1. California

California is the center of the U.S. tree nut industry. USDA data shows why. In 2025, the state produced 2.715 billion lb of shelled almonds, 1.58 billion lb of pistachios in shell and 809,000 tons of English walnuts.

The combined reported value of these three crops was about $12.10 billion. Almonds accounted for $6.87 billion, pistachios for $3.92 billion and walnuts for $1.30 billion.

California’s position is also supported by its large tree nut acreage. USDA’s Economic Research Service reported that almonds, pistachios and walnuts made up the state’s major tree nut acreage in 2024, with pistachio acreage having surpassed walnut acreage in recent years.

For companies sourcing multiple nut types, California is the most important U.S. production region to understand.

2. Oregon

Oregon is the leading U.S. state for hazelnuts. USDA reported 121,500 tons of utilized in-shell hazelnut production in 2025, valued at $340.2 million. The state had 92,000 harvested acres of hazelnuts.

Oregon’s tree nut industry is much more specialized than California’s. Hazelnuts are the state’s main commercial tree nut crop, making Oregon particularly important for processors, ingredient buyers, confectionery companies and other businesses that use hazelnuts.

3. Georgia

Georgia is one of the major pecan-producing states in the U.S. USDA reported 111.5 million lb of utilized pecans in 2025, with a production value of $209.62 million. The state had 145,000 harvested pecan acres.

Georgia’s position is important because pecan production is concentrated in the southern United States, unlike almonds, pistachios and walnuts, which are heavily concentrated in California.

4. New Mexico

New Mexico ranked among the leading pecan-producing states in 2025. USDA reported 76 million lb of utilized pecans, valued at $187.72 million. Pecan acreage was reported at 50,000 harvested acres.

The state’s high pecan yield also stands out. USDA reported 1,520 lb per acre in 2025. For businesses involved in pecan sourcing, New Mexico is therefore an important production region to monitor.

5. Arizona

Arizona produced 40.8 million lb of utilized pecans in 2025, with a reported value of $92.62 million. USDA reported 26,000 harvested pecan acres and a yield of 1,570 lb per acre.

Arizona’s pecan production is smaller than Georgia’s and New Mexico’s in total volume, but its reported yield was higher than both states in 2025. That makes the state relevant for commercial pecan supply and production analysis.

6. Texas

Texas is another established pecan-producing state. USDA reported 41.6 million lb of utilized pecans in 2025, valued at $85.26 million. The state had 121,000 harvested pecan acres, but its reported yield was only 344 lb per acre.

The difference between Texas and states such as New Mexico and Arizona shows why acreage alone does not tell the full story of tree nut production. Weather, orchard conditions, water availability, tree age and annual crop conditions can all affect yields.

7. Hawaii

Hawaii has a smaller tree nut industry but holds a distinct position because of macadamia nuts. USDA reported 30.6 million lb of utilized in-shell macadamias in 2025, valued at $31.82 million. The state reported 16,300 harvested macadamia acres.

Hawaii is therefore the key U.S. production state for macadamias, while California dominates several of the largest U.S. tree nut crops.

Major U.S. tree nuts and their leading states

The U.S. tree nut industry is highly concentrated by crop.

• Almonds: California
• Pistachios: California
• Walnuts: California
• Hazelnuts: Oregon
• Pecans: Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas
• Macadamias: Hawaii

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service specifically tracks almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pistachios and walnuts as major tree nut crops.

This crop-by-crop structure matters for B2B companies. A buyer looking for almonds or pistachios will generally focus on California, while a hazelnut buyer will look toward Oregon and a pecan buyer will need to consider several Southern and Southwestern states.

What does 2026 mean for U.S. tree nut production?

The 2026 production picture is not yet complete. USDA’s June 2026 The crop production report stated that current-year estimates cover the full 2026 crop year, but blank cells mean the estimation period had not yet begun. The national table therefore did not yet provide 2026 production figures for almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pistachios or walnuts.

There is already some 2026 acreage information. For example, USDA’s 2026 California State Agriculture Overview reports 1.39 million harvested almond acres, compared with 1.40 million acres reported for 2025.

For industry planning, 2025 production should therefore be treated as the latest completed benchmark, while 2026 acreage and later USDA crop estimates can provide a clearer picture as the season progresses.

Key data for the U.S. tree nut industry

Tree nut	Leading state	Latest reported production
Almonds	California	2.715 billion lb, shelled
Pistachios	California	1.58 billion lb, in shell
Walnuts	California	809,000 tons, in shell
Hazelnuts	Oregon	121,500 tons, in shell
Pecans	Georgia	111.5 million lb, in shell
Macadamias	Hawaii	30.6 million lb, in shell

These are USDA 2025 production figures and are reported in the original units used by USDA.

Why these states matter to the U.S. nut industry

The U.S. tree nut supply chain is concentrated in a relatively small number of states. California is the largest production hub across several major crops, while Oregon, Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Hawaii have strong positions in specific nut categories.

For processors, ingredient buyers, traders, exporters, equipment suppliers and other B2B companies, this concentration makes state-level production data useful for supplier research, sourcing decisions, market analysis and regional business development.

Conclusion

California remains the clear center of U.S. tree nut production in 2026, supported by its large almond, pistachio and walnut industries. Oregon leads in hazelnuts, while Georgia, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas are important pecan-producing states and Hawaii remains the main U.S. macadamia-producing state.

Because final 2026 nut production data is not yet available, the 2025 USDA figures provide the strongest completed benchmark for understanding the U.S. production map. Businesses tracking the nut industry should watch upcoming USDA estimates as the 2026 harvest data becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Sources:

• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for California — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for Oregon — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for Georgia — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for New Mexico — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for Arizona — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for Texas — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• 2025 State Agriculture Overview for Hawaii — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• Crop Production, June 2026 — USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
• Pistachios crack walnuts’ long-standing spot in California’s tree nut acreage ranking — USDA Economic Research Service

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