Vermont leads US states in 2026 maple syrup season

The Unites States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported that Vermont’s maple syrup production in 2026 totalled around three million gallons.

As a result, the landlocked state in New England once again led the country, producing over 50% of the US’s maple. This achievement matches two years of comparable output in 2025 and 2024.

While Canada’s Quebec is the world’s largest maple syrup producer, providing 72% of global supply with its pure Canadian maple syrup, Vermont is recognised as the leader in the USA, followed by New York, Maine and Wisconsin.

Commenting on the recent results, Governor for Vermont, Phil Scott, said that maple production was important to both the state’s economy and identity. He added that the statistics revealed reflected the dedication and hard work of sugar makers in Vermont, key elements in keeping the state at the number one spot in the maple production charts.

This year, figures show that maple syrup producers in Vermont deployed 8.2 million maple taps, and yield per tap was estimated at 0.377 gallons, improving output over the 2025 sugar season. While many Vermont maple producers had to manage traditional winter weather from New Year to the middle of March, significant snowstorms were seldom, and temperatures consistent, letting snowpacks build-up in the maple woods. From mid-March to April, the temperatures allowed many sap runs, but producers experienced starts and stops due to cold days. However, overall production ranked more consistent than in recent years.