Groundnuts and their by-products are bought at any time during the year.
In the market, we can find peanuts all over the year, although it is in September when they have better quality to be consumed as dry fruits. Other processed products such as peanut butter can also be bought at any time.
In the United Kingdom market, the availability and package weights are the following:
Origin | Availability in the UK markets | Package Weights |
Argentina | According to market demand | Various |
China | According to market demand | Various |
Gambia | October-December | 5kg |
India | According to market demand | Various |
The USA | Throughout the year | 25kg |
Source: Fresh Produce Desk Book (1999).