12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds
12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds
12 World’s Biggest Country Producers
of Almonds- According to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026,
there are 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almond in 2024. They have
huge production of harvested nuts from their own land.
Day
to day, almonds are one the favourites of healthy food and many people who care
about their health always consume this nut. Basically, almonds are one of the
foods that are rich in healthy nutrients, an important source of antioxidants,
most of which are in the tan layer. Many people like this nut because of the
various benefits it provides.
Historically, the almond tree, Prunus
amygdalus, is a native plant originating from the Middle East. In 4000
BC, many people from the Middle East Asia and Central were cultivating almond
plants. Physically, this tree is about 4 to 10 meters high and can grow well in
summer and winter. Taxonomically, these plants can be included in Kingdom:
Plantae; Subkingdom: Viridiplantae; Infrakingdom: Streptophyta;
Superdivision: Embryophyta; Division: Tracheophyta; Subdivision: Spermatophytina;
Class: Magnoliopsida; Superorder: Rosanae; Order: Rosales;
Family: Rosaceae; Genus: Prunus L.; Species: Prunus dulcis (Mill.). Because this plant belongs to the
Rosaceae family. It has close relationships with other famous
plants, namely Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa), Apple (Malus pumila),
Pear (Pyrus L.), Apricots (Prunus armeniaca), and Peach (Prunus
persica).
The World’s Area Harvested, World’s Production, and Yields of Almonds From 1961 to 2024
|
Years |
World's
Area harvested of Almond Plants |
World's
Production of Almonds |
Yield
of Almonds |
|
(Hectare
(Ha)) |
(Tons) |
(Tons/hectare
(T/ha)) |
|
|
1961 |
734,703 |
756,588 |
1.03 |
|
1962 |
753,026 |
436,538 |
0.58 |
|
1963 |
738,654 |
577,518 |
0.78 |
|
1964 |
781,827 |
631,599 |
0.81 |
|
1965 |
789,828 |
605,077 |
0.77 |
|
1966 |
799,071 |
606,315 |
0.76 |
|
1967 |
776,295 |
719,378 |
0.93 |
|
1968 |
860,649 |
709,540 |
0.82 |
|
1969 |
771,639 |
566,655 |
0.73 |
|
1970 |
917,991 |
676,749 |
0.74 |
|
1971 |
913,680 |
580,612 |
0.64 |
|
1972 |
965,564 |
700,004 |
0.72 |
|
1973 |
1,019,631 |
621,331 |
0.61 |
|
1974 |
1,071,585 |
855,554 |
0.80 |
|
1975 |
1,093,050 |
752,361 |
0.69 |
|
1976 |
1,124,258 |
930,057 |
0.83 |
|
1977 |
1,133,109 |
812,282 |
0.72 |
|
1978 |
1,154,579 |
904,525 |
0.78 |
|
1979 |
1,193,170 |
833,748 |
0.70 |
|
1980 |
1,221,982 |
919,655 |
0.75 |
|
1981 |
1,265,223 |
1,231,227 |
0.97 |
|
1982 |
1,258,794 |
1,045,648 |
0.83 |
|
1983 |
1,298,798 |
846,642 |
0.65 |
|
1984 |
1,360,432 |
1,165,867 |
0.86 |
|
1985 |
1,349,136 |
1,145,592 |
0.85 |
|
1986 |
1,378,410 |
976,832 |
0.71 |
|
1987 |
1,405,497 |
1,251,975 |
0.89 |
|
1988 |
1,405,081 |
1,141,283 |
0.81 |
|
1989 |
1,436,184 |
1,273,584 |
0.89 |
|
1990 |
1,446,720 |
1,315,419 |
0.91 |
|
1991 |
1,462,741 |
1,287,291 |
0.88 |
|
1992 |
1,458,552 |
1,318,116 |
0.90 |
|
1993 |
1,462,493 |
1,275,182 |
0.87 |
|
1994 |
1,480,821 |
1,384,318 |
0.93 |
|
1995 |
1,496,347 |
1,047,573 |
0.70 |
|
1996 |
1,514,503 |
1,292,076 |
0.85 |
|
1997 |
1,569,284 |
1,592,740 |
1.01 |
|
1998 |
1,590,429 |
1,310,894 |
0.82 |
|
1999 |
1,609,030 |
1,657,150 |
1.03 |
|
2000 |
1,672,178 |
1,452,206 |
0.87 |
|
2001 |
1,687,316 |
1,552,538 |
0.92 |
|
2002 |
1,691,821 |
1,849,683 |
1.09 |
|
2003 |
1,614,785 |
1,772,633 |
1.10 |
|
2004 |
1,633,033 |
1,610,185 |
0.99 |
|
2005 |
1,706,081 |
1,848,483 |
1.08 |
|
2006 |
1,663,676 |
2,084,658 |
1.25 |
|
2007 |
1,696,763 |
2,290,028 |
1.35 |
|
2008 |
1,685,852 |
2,475,261 |
1.47 |
|
2009 |
1,780,280 |
2,416,426 |
1.36 |
|
2010 |
1,738,910 |
2,575,821 |
1.48 |
|
2011 |
1,770,921 |
3,092,566 |
1.75 |
|
2012 |
1,792,173 |
2,917,105 |
1.63 |
|
2013 |
1,849,130 |
2,963,075 |
1.60 |
|
2014 |
1,760,125 |
2,754,710 |
1.57 |
|
2015 |
1,796,493 |
2,709,235 |
1.51 |
|
2016 |
1,833,542 |
2,868,279 |
1.56 |
|
2017 |
1,931,590 |
3,114,789 |
1.61 |
|
2018 |
2,047,477 |
3,327,121 |
1.62 |
|
2019 |
2,150,659 |
3,576,260 |
1.66 |
|
2020 |
2,178,936 |
4,169,735 |
1.91 |
|
2021 |
2,259,777 |
4,030,657 |
1.78 |
|
2022 |
2,324,810 |
3,635,553 |
1.56 |
|
2023 |
2,357,592 |
3,543,261 |
1.50 |
|
2024 |
2,400,263 |
3,951,576 |
1.65 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
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In the world’s statistical
database of Almonds obtained from FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT),
in 2026, The world’s area harvested and world’s production of almonds
relatively increased from 1961 to 2024.
Specifically, in the year of 1961, the world’s area harvested of almonds
in 1961 was just 734 thousand tons and after more than 65, precisely in the
year of 2024, the world’s area harvested of almonds became 2.4 million
hectares. Meanwhile, the world’s production of almonds in 1961 was about 756
thousand tons and increased into 3.95 million tons in the year of 2024.
Furthermore, the yield of almonds from 1961 to 2024 is around 0.50- 1.91 tons/
ha (t/ha).
The Statistical Production of Almonds Based on Continental Regions in 2024
|
Continental Region |
Production of
Almonds in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
|
|
Africa |
344,373 |
|
Americas |
2,047,052 |
|
Asia |
618,412 |
|
Europe |
571,739 |
|
Oceania |
370,000 |
|
Source: FAOSTAT, 2026 |
|
Related to continental regions,
the cultivation areas of Almonds Plants have spread across the continental
regions. Specifically, the Americas region still becomes the main production region of almonds
with total output reaching 2 million tons. The other regions also produce
almonds with the output lower than the Americas,
including Asia with output around 618 thousand tons, followed by Europe with
total outputs of around 571 thousand tons, Africa with 344 thousand tons, and
Oceania with 370 thousand tons.
Furthermore, based on the country's
production in 2024, there are 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds. Here is the rank of 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers
of Almonds according to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026.
The Rank of 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds in 2024
|
Rank |
Countries |
Production of
Almonds in 2024 |
|
(Tons) |
||
|
1 |
United States of America |
2,000,340 |
|
2 |
Australia |
370,000 |
|
3 |
Spain |
369,700 |
|
4 |
Türkiye |
200,000 |
|
5 |
Morocco |
163,616 |
|
6 |
Iran (Islamic Republic of) |
132,106 |
|
7 |
Portugal |
90,760 |
|
8 |
Italy |
74,960 |
|
9 |
Tunisia |
70,873 |
|
10 |
Afghanistan |
69,316 |
|
11 |
Algeria |
68,512 |
|
12 |
Syrian Arab Republic |
60,830 |
|
Source: FAO Statistical Database
(FAOSTAT,2026) |
||
Brief Description of 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds in 2024
1. United States of America
The
United States of America becomes the world’s biggest country producer of
Almonds in 2024. Statistically, the production of Almonds from this country
reaches 2,000,340 tons. Geographically, in this country, California still
becomes the biggest area of Almond production in the USA. Based on the genetic
plants, there are some popular almonds that are mostly cultivated in the USA
nowadays. Some of the popular varieties are Nonpareil, Carmel, California
types, and Mission. Overall, maybe in 2024, the production of The United States
of America contributes more than 70% of the world's almond production. Beside
fulfilling domestic consumption, the harvested almond in the USA also is
exported into foreign countries with destination markets around The European Union,
India, China, and the Middle East.
2. Australia
Australia
become the 2nd world’s biggest country producer of Almonds
production in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical Database in 2026, the
world’s production of Almonds reaches 370,000 tons. Geographically, there are
some regions in Australia with the largest area of almond cultivation.
Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales are some of the states in
Australia which have become main cultivation regions of huge production of
almonds. Agronomically, The Australian industry covers roughly 66,000 hectares
of planted Almond orchards. Furthermore, in terms of genetic resources, there
are some popular varieties of Almonds planted in Australia, and these include Carina,
Mira, and Maxima. In terms of production, because of the surplus of
its production, the harvested almonds in Australia are sold to the foreign
countries with destination markets around China, India, Vietnam, Turkey, and
Spain.
3. Spain
Spain
becomes the 3rd world’s biggest country producer of Almonds in 2024.
In total, the production of almonds from this country reaches 369,700 tons.
Geographically, there are some regions of Spain that become the primary area of
Almond Cultivation. Andalucía, Aragon, Valencia, Castille-La Mancha are
some of the biggest areas of Almond production in Spain. Basically, based on
genetics, there are some popular almonds in Spain. These varieties are Marcona,
Largueta, Comuna, Guara, And Ferragnes. Due to the surplus of its
production, Spain also exported its almonds to other countries including
France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal.
4.Turkiye
Turkey
is the 4th world’s biggest country producer of Almonds in 2024.
Based on the FAO Statistical Database (FAOSTAT) in 2026, the production of
Turkey’s almonds reached 159,187 tons. Geographically, the almond orchard in
Türkiye can be found in some provinces including Adıyaman, Mersin, and
Antalya. Although becoming one of the world's largest country producers of
Almonds, Türkiye still imports almonds to fulfil the domestic consumption.
5. Morocco
Morocco
is the 5th world’s biggest country producer of Almonds in 2024.
According to the FAO Statistical Database in 2026, the production of Morocco’s
Almonds reached 163,616 tons. In this country, most of the almond crop is
produced on small farms in the traditional sector. Genetically, in Morocco, Marcona
and Fournat de Brezenaud are some of the popular varieties in Morocco.
Commonly, in Morocco, the cultivation of Almonds is divided into two
categories, namely a traditional system using the domestic almonds cultivars
and modern systems using foreign cultivars of almonds as the seeds.
Geographically, the traditional system of production is located in mountain
areas and in oasis and valleys in the South and Central-East of Morocco
(Lansari et al., 1994). Meanwhile, the modern system can be found mainly in
Central (Saïs valley) and Central-South of Morocco (El Houz Valley) (Mahhou and
Denis, 1992).
6.Iran
Iran
is the 6th world’s biggest country producer of Almonds in 2024.
Statistically, the production of Iranian almonds reaches 132,106 tons.
Geographically, there are some regions in Iran with the biggest production of
Almonds. Geographically, the growing regions of almonds in Iran can be found in
Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Fars, and the Khorasan provinces. In this country
genetically, some of the most popular almonds in Iran are Mamra, Moheb,
and Sangi. Because of its surplus conditions between production and
consumption, Iran also sold its harvested almonds to foreign countries
including Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE.
7. Portugal
Statistically,
according to the FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production
of almonds from Portugal reached 90,760 tons in 2024. Geographically, the almond cultivation areas
can be found in the southern Algarve region and Alentejo region. Commonly,
Portugal became a nation of the world's most rapid and aggressive agricultural
transformations in the global nuts especially in Almonds.
8.Italy
Italy
is the 8th world’s biggest country producer of Almonds.
Statistically, the production of Pizza’s country reaches 74,960 tons in 2024.
Geographically, Apulia and Sicily are some of the most important growing
regions that supply the domestic production of Almonds to Italy and around 90%
of Italy's almond orchards are concentrated in these regions. Genetically,
there are some popular varieties of Almonds grown in Italy. These varieties are
Pizzuta, Fascionello Romana, Cavaliera and Bonifacio. Furthermore,
because of its shortage of domestic needs, Italy still imported almonds from
other countries, including the United States and Spain.
9.Tunisia
Tunisia
is the 9th biggest country producer of Almonds, and the cultivation
of almonds has started since the Carthaginian era. Statistically, the
production of Tunisian almonds reached 70,873 tons. Geographically, the region
of Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid and Gafsa has a pivotal role in
maintaining the almond production in Tunisia. In terms of genetic aspects, some
of the Tunisian local cultivars of almonds grown in Tunisia are the Achaak,
Abiodh, and Khoukhi.
10. Afghanistan
According
to FAO Statistical Corporate Database (FAOSTAT), the production of almonds from
Afghanistan reached 69,316 tons in 2024.
Geographically, some main growing regions of Almonds can be found in
Daikundi, Uruzgan, and Samangan province. Genetically, there is the highly
prized almonds in Afghanistan and it is "Sattarbai".
11. Algeria
Algeria
is the 11th world’s biggest country producer of Almonds. In 2024,
the production of Algeria reached 68,512 tons.
This country has growing production of almonds and one of the main
cultivation regions of Almonds in Algeria located in the Kabylia region (Safia
et al., 2024). To support domestic almond production, the government shut down
the imported almonds.
12. Syrian Arab Republic
The
Syrian Arab Republic is the 12th world’s biggest country producer of
Almonds in 2024. According to the FAO Statistical Database in 2024, the
production of Syrian’s Almonds reached 60,830 tons. Geographically, Homs
central province is the biggest area of Almond production in this country.
Genetically, some of the almond cultivars are grown in Syria including the Auja
and Frog cultivars. Agronomically, over 80% of the Orchard of Almonds in Syria
is traditional, rain-fed (dryland) which the irrigations are fully dependent on
the rainfall.
The Table Rank of 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds in 2024
The Histogram Rank of 12 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almonds in 2024
Bibliography of 10 World’s Biggest Country Producers of Almond in 2024
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