NASHVILLE, TN – National Nut Day arrives with mixed price signals for U.S. tree nut producers, as almonds and walnuts remain below year-ago levels while pecans have moved slightly higher.
Producer Price Index data for September show the all-tree-nut index down about 3.9% from a year earlier. The almond index was down about 5.7%, while walnuts declined roughly 9.1%. Pecans moved the other direction, rising about 2.3%.
The indexes measure changes in producer prices over time rather than cash prices received per pound. Each series also uses its own base year, so the percentage change within each commodity provides the more useful comparison.
Almond prices have been essentially unchanged through most of 2026 after dropping late last year. Walnut prices weakened during the spring and remained below 2025 levels through September, while pecans recovered to match their late-2025 index level.
For growers, the mixed picture shows how differently individual tree nut markets can move even within the same broader category.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Tree nut producers are seeing uneven price conditions, with almonds and walnuts below last year while pecans have strengthened modestly.