How much almonds do United States produce and export?
United States is the largest producer of almonds: 2 million tonnes in 2024, 51% of the world's 3.9 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $3.4 billion in 2024, 65% of world exports of shelled almonds (HS 080212) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is the United Arab Emirates, which takes 10% of its almonds exports by value.
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United States's almonds production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 million tonnes | 51% | +2.6% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38% | 37% | 55% | 56% | 51% |
United States's almonds exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3.4 billion | 65% | 693,840 t | $4,871 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080212 (Almonds, shelled, fresh or dried).
Where United States's almonds goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $352M | 10% |
| Spain | $302M | 8.9% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $231M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $221M | 6.5% |
| Japan | $199M | 5.9% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "United States almonds: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/USA/almonds/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.