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National Peanut Inventory Reaches 5.55 Billion Pounds Despite Processing Drop

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM

Commercial peanut storage facilities across the country are holding 5.55 billion pounds of peanuts, according to new federal data. However, the use of shelled edible-grade peanuts has declined by 4 percent compared to the same period last year.

America’s commercial peanut storage facilities are currently holding 5.55 billion pounds of peanuts, while processing of premium-grade shelled peanuts has dropped 4 percent from last year’s levels during the same timeframe, according to new federal agricultural data.

The latest statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service show the current state of peanut inventory and utilization across the nation’s food processing industry.

The decline in edible-grade shelled peanut processing represents a notable shift in the agricultural commodity market, which could impact both producers and consumers in the coming months.

These figures provide insight into the broader trends affecting one of America’s most popular nuts, from storage levels to processing demands in the commercial food sector.

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