date:Jan 22, 2014
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Before 2002, US production was predominantly for domestic consumption. Between then and 2009, China became a major consumer. In 2009, US pecan exports to China rose by over 650% from 1,698m lbs in 2002 to 12,814m lbs in 2009, and exports remain around that level today. The Chinese demand was driven by a shift to a more health-conscious diet and the rise of the Chinese middle class. Pecan popularity has continued to grow ever since.
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