MAG reports production of 3.6 million quintals of peanuts in the 2025-2026 cycle
Peanut cultivation is one of the strategic pillars of Nicaraguan agro-industry, being a significant source of foreign exchange generation and rural and urban employment.
TL;DR
- Peanut cultivation is a strategic pillar of Nicaraguan agro-industry.
- It is a significant source of foreign exchange and employment.
- Production is concentrated in León and Chinandega, with smaller areas in Managua, Masaya, Granada, and Río San Juan.
- The 2025-2026 harvest yielded 3.6 million quintals.
- This production serves both the domestic industry and export markets.