Although not a nut per se, peanuts are classed as such it accounts for 91% of total nut production in 2018, far ahead of almonds.
China, India, Nigeria and the United States are the main producers, and also the main consumers. In Europe, its attractiveness is growing, thanks in particular to its nutritional properties when consumed in reasonable quantities as part of a healthy and balanced diet. However most of the peanuts imported in Europe come from Argentina.