0. Executive Summary
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Judgment axis

Key judgment

Item IdentityA nut crop of the genus Carya in the family Juglandaceae, managed as Carya illinoinensis under USDA standards. ( USDA Plant Database )
Key roleIn-shell pecans · Shelled kernels · Whole/Half pieces · Roasted nuts · Confectionery · Bakery · Paste ingredients
Harvesting principleConnect Cultivar, Origin, Crop Year, Husk, Maturity, Fruit Drop, Harvest Date, Dryness, and Shelling to Lot
Product separationManage In-shell, Shelled, Whole/Half, Piece, Roasted, Powder, and Paste as separate products
Separation of similar itemsAlthough they belong to the same Juglans family as walnuts, they are distinct genera called Juglans and Carya, so they are separate Plant Entities.
Domestic statisticsDomestic commercial pecan cultivation area and production volume: To be entered after verification of official raw data.
US production baseBased on USDA NASS 2025 data, Georgia's utilized in-shell pecan production was 111.5 million lb , with a production value of 209.62 million USD . These figures represent the state of Georgia and not the total U.S. production. ( NASS )
New Mexico production baseBased on USDA NASS 2025 standards, New Mexico's utilized in-shell production was 76.0 million lb , and its production value was 187.72 million USD . ( NASS )
Arizona production baseBased on USDA NASS 2025 standards, Arizona's utilized in-shell production was recorded at 40.8 million lb. ( NASS )
Major production axisAccording to USDA data, pecans are a representative carya nut that is naturally distributed and commercially cultivated from the southern United States and the Mississippi River basin to Texas and Mexico. ( U.S. Forest Service Research and Development )
Supply riskAlternate Bearing · Frost · High Temperature · Drought · Irrigation · Pests and Diseases · Husk Maturation · Shell Dehulling Yield · Kernel Color · Rancidity · Import Cost
Quality CoreCrop Year · Kernel Size · Whole/Half · Color · Damage · Moisture · Shelling Yield · Mold · Rancidity
Operating PrinciplesOrchard–Harvest–In-shell–Kernel–Import Lot–Processing–Buyer RFQ connection
Final goalConnecting overseas Producers, Sellers, and Exporters with domestic Importers, Processors, and Buyers using repeat purchase data

U.S. production information holds significant importance in the global pecan supply chain. Even looking solely at the USDA NASS 2025 state-by-state data, Georgia recorded 111.5 million lb, New Mexico 76.0 million lb, and Arizona 40.8 million lb of utilized in-shell production, indicating that different major producing regions form substantial supply bases. Since these figures represent individual state numbers, they are not aggregated to present the total U.S. production. ( NASS )

1. Plant Identity & Product Master

Basic fields

detail

Korean namepecan
English namePecan
Representative scientific nameCarya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K.Koch ( USDA Plant Database )
classificationJuglandaceae, Carya genus
Edible partsSeed Kernel inside Husk and Shell
Non-edible · Separate managementHusk, Shell, Leaf, Branch, Pruning Byproduct
Major harvesting stagesImmature fruit → Kernel maturation → Husk maturation/cracking → Fruit drop/harvest → Drying
Basic product formIn-shell·Raw Kernel·Whole/Half·Piece·Roasted·Granule·Powder·Paste
Basic processing stageHusk removal, drying, shelling, sorting, roasting, cutting, grinding, and pasteurization
Basic useDirect consumption · Pecan pie · Confectionery · Baking · Salad · Praline · Spread · PB
Principle of similar itemsJuglans walnuts are a separate Plant Entity, and other Carya species are also managed as separate Species.

The USDA Forest Service describes the pecan as the representative Pecan Hickory and presents it as a tree species naturally distributed in the central and southern United States and Mexico. The USDA NRCS Plant Guide also manages the pecan as Carya illinoinensis. ( U.S. Forest Service Research and Development )

Product Master

Product ID

Actual product form

Key Management Standards

PECAN-P01Seedlings and grafted seedlingsCultivar·Rootstock·Nursery
PECAN-P02Husk attachment immediately after harvest andHarvest date · Husk ten · Health
PECAN-P03Dry In-shell PecanCrop Year · Moisture · Shell · Size
PECAN-P04Raw Shelled KernelKernel Size · Color · Moisture · Defects
PECAN-P05Whole KernelWholeness · Color · Size
PECAN-P06Half KernelHalf ratio, size, and uniformity
PECAN-P07Pecan PiecesPiece Size · Damage · Color
PECAN-P08Roasted PecanRoast Profile · Aroma · Color
PECAN-P09Seasoned PecanMixing, Seasoning, Labeling
PECAN-P10Pecan GranuleParticle size and roast status
PECAN-P11Pecan PowderParticle size, moisture, fat
PECAN-P12Pecan PasteParticle size, viscosity, and oil separation
PECAN-P13Praline IngredientRoast, Kernel, and Sugar Combination
PECAN-P14Bakery/Pie IngredientHalf·Piece·Color·Scent
PECAN-P15Pecan OilPressing, Refining Status, and Oxidation Management
PECAN-P16PB · Finished ProductsIngredient Traceability, Labeling, and Use-by Date
2. Product Classification & Use Segmentation

Classification criteria

Subdivision type

Management principles

Plant classificationCarya illinoinensisBasic Plant Entity
Other SpeciesOther Carya spp.Species separate
CultivarCommercial varieties by production regionCultivar Master
RootstockSeedlings and verified rootstocksRootstock Entity
production siteCountry · State · Region · OrchardOrigin Entity
Crop YearHarvest yearEssential raw materials for storage and processing
Harvesting stageHusk: Immature, cracking, fruit drop, drynessHarvest Stage
Shell statusIn-shell·ShelledProduct Separation
Kernel typeWhole Half PieceBuyer Grade
Processing formRaw·Roasted·Granule·Powder·Paste·OilProduct ID
Final useSnack·Bakery·Pie·Praline·Spread·OilBuyer Specification
Transaction typeOrchard Contract·Import·Bulk·OEM·PBContract NDA
3. Production, Harvest & Post-harvest

step

Essential Dataset

Management purpose

Cultivation planCultivar · Rootstock · Area · UseLong-term production plan
Seedlings and graftsNursery·Cultivar·Rootstockbreed tracking
formulaOfficial Year · Member IDproduction base
receiptTree AgeProductivity Analysis
Pension managementPruning, canopy, and branch conditionproductivity
dormancyWeather and low temperaturesFlowering prediction
floweringFlowering dates for male and female flowersmoisture
moistureCultivar combination/weatherFruit Set
Fruit setFruit set and fruit dropYield Forecast
risingFrost, high temperature, drought, rainfallCrop Risk
WateringIrrigation and water sourcesYield
disputeInput materials and timingProduction history
pestsOccurrence and ControlQuality and quantity
Kernel hypertrophyfidelityGrade Forecast
Husk maturationOpen, color, separated stateHarvest judgment
harvestDate · Machine/HandmadeHarvest Lot
Remove HuskSeparation/Foreign matterPost-harvest
purifyingIf necessaryhygiene
dryTime and moistureStorage stability
In-shell screeningSize · Shell defectsRaw Grade
peelingKernel retrieval/damageShelling Yield
Kernel screeningWhole/Half/Piece · ColorBuyer Grade
stir-fryTemperature and timeFlavor
cuttingPiece·GranuleBakery
smashPowder·PasteIngredient
pressureOil YieldOil
saveTemperature, humidity, oxygen, and periodrancidity and mold
packagingOxygen and moisture blockageShelf-life
export shipmentExport Lot·ContainerTrade
Incoming inspectionHS·Origin·SafetyImport Lot
shipmentBuyer · Delivery DateDelivery
4. Quality Specification & Lot Management

Quality items

In-shell

Shelled Kernel

processed goods

finished product

Public rating

SpeciesessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
CultivaressentialsuccessionRaw material standardstrackingVerified
OriginessentialsuccessionsuccessiontrackingPublic
Crop YearessentialessentialsuccessiontrackingVerified
OrchardIDsuccessiontrackingtrackingVerified
ProducerIDsuccessiontrackingtrackingVerified
LotessentialnewnewnewVerified/NDA
Harvest dayessentialsuccessiontrackingtrackingVerified
Husk Historyessentialsuccession--Verified
Shell statuscore---Member
sizeIn-shellKernelRaw material specificationsProduct StandardsMember
weightraw materialsKernelInput and OutputDisplay amountMember
Shelling YieldcorecalculationCost linkage-NDA
Whole ratio-coreRaw material specificationsProduct StandardsNDA
Half ratio-coreBakery CoreProduct StandardsNDA
Piece ratio-coreProduct BranchProduct StandardsVerified
Kernel colorAfter changing fruitcorecoreProduct StandardsVerified
Unfaithfulcheckeliminate--Verified
insect pestsessentialessentialDecision of non-conformity-Verified
moldessentialessentialessentialLegal standardsVerified
alien substanceessentialessentialessentialessentialVerified
Shell contamination-coreessentialProduct StandardsVerified
moistureDrying corecoreBy productProduct StandardsVerified
pesticide residuesConformity to standardssuccessioncheckLegal standardsVerified/NDA
microorganismIf necessaryimportancecoreProduct StandardsVerified/NDA
Roasting-correspondingcoretrackingNDA
Island-PieceGranule/PowderProduct StandardsVerified
Paste viscosity--coreProduct StandardsVerified/NDA
rancidityStorage ManagementcorePowder/Paste/OilcoreVerified/NDA
Processing history-essentialessentialessentialNDA
packagingBulkB2BBy productLabeling packagingMember
savedryBy productBy productBy productVerified
Expiration dateThe relevant cityBy productTest-basedmarkVerified
ShipmentrecordrecordrecordrecordVerified
Returns and ClaimsrecordrecordrecordrecordNDA
RepurchaseconnectionconnectionconnectionconnectionNDA

Since USDA NASS publishes utilized production on an in-shell basis , U.S. production statistics should not be compared directly with actual shelled kernel volumes. The 111.5 million lb for Georgia and 76.0 million lb for New Mexico in 2025 are also based on utilized in-shell. ( NASS )
 

Lot Master Required Field

Lot ID · Item · Product Type · Species · Scientific Name · Cultivar · Rootstock · Crop Year · Country of Origin · Production Region · Orchard · Producer · Tree Age · Flowering · Pollination · Fruit Set · Harvest Date · Husk Dehiscence · Removal Date · In-shell Weight · Size · Grade · Shell Condition · Kernel Weight · Size · Color · Whole/Half/Piece Ratio · Shelling Yield · Incomplete Grains · Pest Damage · Mold · Foreign Matter · Pesticide Use History · Pesticide Residue · Microbiological Report · Drying · Storage · Shipment History · Export Lot · Import Lot · Raw Material Lot · Roasting · Minced · Powder · Paste · Extraction History · Processing Yield · Packaging Date · Best Before Date · Shipper · Returns · Claims · Repurchase

5. Korea Market & Demand Structure

Customers

Purchase criteria

Cooperation opportunities

Nut importerOrigin·Crop Year·In-shell/ShelledGlobal Procurement
Nut processing companyKernel Size·Whole/Half·MoistureProcessing RFQ
Roasted nut companyMoisture, Color, Roast SuitabilitySnack
Large-scale distributionCountry of origin, safety, and small packagingRetail/PB
Online distributionRaw · Roasted · Packaging UnitCommerce
confectionery companyHalf-Piece GranuleIngredient
BakeryHalf-Piece PowderRegular supply
Pie and dessert companiesHalf·Piece·Color·ScentPremium Ingredient
Chocolate and PralineGranule·PasteB2B
ice creamRoasted·PastePremium
Salad · HMRWhole/Half·RoastedFoodservice
Hotels and RestaurantsWhole PieceRegular Supply
PB·OEMSnack · Pie · SpreadManufacturing cooperation
Oil ProcessorKernel Quality and Retention YieldOil RFQ
trading companyHS·Origin·FreightImport RFQ
Research and testing institutionsCultivar·Kernel Grade·StorageValidation
6. Trade & Supply-chain Intelligence

step

Key variables

Operational judgment

Overseas orchard productionCountry · Cultivar · Crop YearSupply Forecast
Flowering and fruit settingWeather and moistureYield Risk
Kernel hypertrophyIrrigation and weatherQuality Forecast
harvestHusk, open fruit, fallen fruitHarvest Quality
dryMoisture and timeStorage Risk
In-shell screeningSize · Shell · FidelityRaw Grade
peelingKernel Yield · DamageProcessing Economics
Kernel GradeWhole/Half/Piece · ColorBuyer Spec
Contracts and ProcurementOrigin · Crop Year · GradeProcurement
shipmentFreight·TransitLanded Cost
Import and Customs ClearanceHS · Origin · InspectionImport Lot
saveRancidity, moisture, and pestsInventory
Roasting and processingRoast & YieldValue-add
PowderParticle size and colorBakery
Paste/OilViscosity · YieldPremium Ingredient
deliveryQuality and DeliveryBuyer Evaluation
RFQ · RepurchasePrice · Claim · YieldSupplier Ranking

Import and export management

item

Management principles

Pecan HSRegister after verifying the exact tariff code and item description of Pecan in the current 2026 Korea Customs Service HSK.
In-shellCurrent HSK direct verification of whether three exist based on Shell state
ShelledThe peeling kernel is verified three times separately in the current HSK.
RoastedReview of the applicability of fresh and dried seeds and other three methods
Powder/PasteRe-evaluated three times depending on the degree of processing and formulation
Pecan OilSeparate verification in oil and fat classification
Korea's import volumeInput after verification of raw data from the 2025/2026 Korea Customs Service Import/Export Trade Statistics
RevenueInput after official verification of raw data
Supply by countryEnter after verifying HS, Country, Quantity, and Amount
FTACheck Agreement Tariff Rates and Origin Determination Criteria by Origin, HS, and Processing Status
Food inspectionCheck the latest standards for pesticide residues, contaminants, microorganisms, etc.
Customs clearance unit priceCalculated only within the same HS code for product status
distributionCrop Year·Exporter·Container·ETA·Warehouse connection
7. Processing, By-products & PRP Intelligence

Products and processes

Key conditions

RFQ conversion

Harvested raw fruitCultivar · Maturity · Crop YearRaw RFQ
Dried In-shellMoisture · Shell · SizeIn-shell RFQ
Raw KernelWhole/Half · Color · MoistureKernel RFQ
Whole KernelSize, color, and defectsPremium Snack
Half KernelUniformity and colorPie/Bakery
PiecesParticle size and colorBakery/HMR
Roasted PecanRoast · Aroma · ColorSnack
Seasoned PecanSeasoning and mixingPB/OEM
GranuleGrain size · RoastChocolate/Bakery
PowderMoisture, particle size, fatBakery
PasteViscosity, particle size, scentSpread/Dessert
PralineKernel · Roast · SugarsConfectionery
Pecan OilExtraction, Refining, OxidationOil RFQ
HuskSeparation from food kernelCompost and bio-utilization requires separate verification
ShellSeparation of food supply chainsThe utilization of materials and fuels is subject to research and legal verification.
Broken KernelWhen food safety is compliantGranule/Powder/Paste
Mold/Unsuitable KernelFood supply chain exclusiondispose

The USDA ARS manages pecan kernels as a research subject because they are edible nuts containing fats, proteins, and micronutrients. Regarding functional and health effects, claims of general product efficacy are not made based solely on these research results; instead, they are treated as subjects for separate evidence verification. ( ARS )

Product Research Profile (PRP)

PRP area

Key question

CultivarWhich market is suitable among Whole, Half, Pie, and Snack?
Alternate BearingHow do annual production volume changes affect supply contracts?
Flowering and pollinationHow do cultivar combinations and weather conditions affect fruit set?
WateringHow does it affect kernel fidelity and yield?
harvestHow to determine the timing of fruit drop and the number of husks
dryWhat are the conditions to ensure storage and shelling quality?
ShellingWhat is the actual kernel yield compared to the in-shell?
Whole/HalfWhat is the yield of premium products?
Kernel ColorWhat is the relationship between crop year, storage period, and color change?
RoastWhat are the optimal aroma and color for each cultivar and size?
PieceCan damaged kernels be efficiently converted into confectionery and bakery products?
PowderIs the particle size and rancidity stability suitable?
PasteAre the viscosity, oil separation, and scent stable?
OilWhat is the actual milking yield relative to the kernel?
BuyerHow Origin, Cultivar, Grade, and Processing Yield Affect Repurchase
8. AX Transformation

first of all

Execution item

Performance indicators

1Species·Cultivar·Origin·Crop Year·Lot become mandatory valuesRequired value completion rate
2In-shell·Whole/Half/Piece·Powder·Paste Product separationProduct identification rate
3Weather·Flowering·Pollination·Fruit Set·Harvest·Shipping ConnectionSupply Forecast Accuracy
4Datafication of quality, certificates, drying, dehulling, storage, and processing historyTraceability rate
5Producer-Sheller-Exporter-Importer-Buyer RFQ connectionRFQ Match Rate
6Video AI In-shell Size and Defect ScreeningAutomatic judgment accuracy
7AI Kernel Whole/Half/Piece ClassificationGrade Accuracy
8Kernel Color AI AnalysisBuyer Grade Conformity Rate
9Production volume and Alternate Bearing forecastYield Forecast Error
10Frost, High Temperature, and Drought Risk ScoreEarly risk detection rate
11Shelling Yield PredictionError compared to actual
12Whole/Half Yield PredictionError compared to actual
13Roast, Powder, and Paste Yield PredictionProcessing Yield Error
14Revenue, Inventory, and Lead Time ForecastingOut of stock rate
15AI Supplier/Buyer MatchSample→Contract Conversion Rate
16TraceabilityOrchard → Finished Product Traceability
9. Industry Problem Bank

Problem group

Problem Definition

Required data

Lack of domestic production statisticsNeed to verify the scale of commercial cultivation in KoreaDomestic Production
Overseas dependenceMajor supply relies on overseas production areasOrigin
Cultivar mixedKernel and processing characteristics by variety are not separatedCultivar
Alternate BearingChanges in production volume by yearCrop Cycle
Frost riskFlowering and fruit set lossTemperature
High temperatures and droughtKernel enlargement and production volume impactClimate
Watering riskFluctuations in water supply in production areasIrrigation
pestsDeterioration of Kernel QualityPest/Disease
Harvest seasonHusk, open fruit, fruit drop, quality discrepancyHarvest
Poor dryingMold and reduced shelf lifeMoisture
In-shell/Kernel mixtureSupply volume and cost distortionProduct State
Shelling Yield deviationChange in actual raw material costsShelling Yield
Whole/Half deviationPremium Product Yield DifferenceGrade Yield
Kernel color deviationBuyer Grade ChangeColor
Shell contaminationFood Safety and ClaimsForeign Matter
rancidityQuality deterioration of stored and processed productsOxidation
Import price and exchange rateFluctuation in domestic raw material costsTrade/FX
Repurchase not reflectedBuyer evaluation has no influence on origin and cultivar selectionEvaluation·Reorder
10. Farmer RFQ & Collaboration Model

RFQ Type

Public Registration

Verify/NDA

In-shell procurementOrigin · Crop Year · CultivarProducer · Quantity · Unit Price
Shelled Kernel PurchaseSize · Whole/Half · ColorMOQ · Price · Test Report
Whole KernelSize · Color · FlawsLot · Actual Unit Price
Half KernelSize and uniformityBakery Spec
PiecesParticle size and colorProcessing unit price
Roasting ingredientsMoisture, Size, and Roast SuitabilityYield
Roasted PecanRoast Level · ScentMOQ · Delivery Time
Seasoned PecanFormulation/Product FormOEM
GranuleGrain size · RoastChocolate/Bakery
PowderParticle size and moistureBakery/HMR
PasteViscosity and Kernel ContentPremium B2B
PralinePaste and sugar mixtureOEM/PB
Pie IngredientHalf/Piece · Color · ScentBakery RFQ
Pecan OilExtraction and refiningOil RFQ
importOrigin · HS · Crop YearExporter · Freight · Actual Unit Price
Safety verificationpesticide residues, microorganisms, etc.Original text of the test report
domestic test cultivationCultivar·Rootstock·RegionOrchard, Quantity, Quality
PB·OEMSnack Pie PralineManufacturing conditions
Research cooperationCultivar · Storage · Shelling · Processing YieldDataset·IP
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① Need Products & Materials

Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.

Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching

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Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.

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Version History

Version

Main contents

situation

v1.0Plant Identity · U.S. Production Base · In-shell · Kernel · Whole/Half/Piece · Roast · Powder · Paste · RFQ Basic Structure Registrationcomplete
v1.1Domestic production status · Total U.S. production · Import volume from Korea · Current HSK · FTA · Verification of Cultivar official raw dataexpected
v2.0Cultivar · Crop Cycle · Husk Maturity · Shelling Yield · Kernel Color · Whole/Half · Roast · Powder · Paste Quality Standard Subdivisionexpected
v3.0Nursery–Orchard–Producer–Sheller–Exporter–Importer–Processor–Bakery/Confectionery Buyer Verified Container combinationexpected