2026 Vermont Maple Season Production Once Again Leads the Nation

USDA releases statistics today, including 2025 Maple Syrup revenue over $100 million

June 11, 2026 | Montpelier VT - The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported today that 2026 Vermont maple syrup production totaled 3.091 million gallons, once again leading the nation in this category producing more than 50% of the nation's maple. This follows 2 years of similar output in 2024 and 2025.

"Maple production is an important part of Vermont's identity and economy," said Governor Phil Scott. "These impressive results reflect the hard work and dedication of Vermont's sugarmakers, which is key to keeping Vermont at the top of the charts in maple production."

Vermont continues to top the nation in maple syrup production. Vermont maple syrup producers deployed 8.2 million maple taps in 2026, and the yield per tap is estimated to be 0.377 gallons, bettering the output of the 2025 season. Many maple producers experienced traditional winter conditions from New Years Day through mid-March. Large snowstorms were few, but temperatures remained fairly consistent, allowing snowpacks to build up in the sugar woods. Mid-March through April temperatures permitted many sap runs that started and stopped with some cold days, but on the whole were more consistent than recent years.

"We are proud of Vermont's maple producers and all they do to produce a world-class product. Their commitment, innovation, and hard work continue to set the standard for excellence. Once again, Vermont leads the nation in maple production, and we thank our producers for their dedication to this iconic industry," said Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts.

2026 Maple Season By the Numbers

• Total Production 3.091 million gallons
• Number of Taps 8.2 million
• Yield Per Tap 0.377 gallons
• 2025 Revenue $102 million
• 2025 Average Retail Price $51.40

Included in this NASS reporting is the revenue for Vermont's 2025 maple season. The value of maple syrup production totaled $101,704 million in 2025, up $6 million from 2024. The average retail price per gallon in 2025 was $51.40 per gallon.

Vermont has led the U.S. in the number of maple taps every year since 1916 and was only out produced in 1926 and 1918. In 2003 Vermont had 2.12 million taps and has steadily increased that number to 8.4 million in 2024. Annual production prior to 1935 was typically between 1 million and 1.4 million gallons. This dropped to around 200,000 to 300,000 gallons in the 1970's. Since 2003 Vermont's maple syrup production has increased from around 500,000 gallons to 3.108 million gallons in 2024.

Read the full USDA NASS maple syrup statistics report here .

The 'Crop Production' report and all other NASS reports are available online at www.nass.usda.gov.

*Attached images: Governor Celebrates Annual 'First-Tapping' and 'Maple Month' at April's Maple in Canaan