Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
Asia Almond Production was 615.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023. Between 2015 and 2024, Asia remained a significant almond-producing region, supported by expanding cultivation areas, diverse climatic conditions, and increasing demand for almonds across food processing and consumer markets.
Asia Almond Production moved from 468.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 615.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+31.4%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 661.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 437.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2016) is 223.7 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +30.9% in 2018.
Within Asia, Turkey has the highest value in 2024 at 200 Thousand Tonnes, 32.5% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey | 200 | +17.6% | |
| 2 | Iran | 132.1 | +13.6% | |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 69.32 | +3.5% | |
| 4 | Syria | 60.83 | −55.1% | |
| 5 | China | 48.00 | +380% | |
| 6 | Uzbekistan | 29.48 | +4.3% | |
| 7 | Pakistan | 16.76 | −3.4% | |
| 8 | India | 12.35 | −0.9% | |
| 9 | Lebanon | 10.30 | −2.1% | |
| 10 | Israel | 9.01 | −14.3% | |
| 11 | Azerbaijan | 3.58 | −15.5% | |
| 12 | Tajikistan | 3.17 | −0.2% | |
| 13 | Jordan | 1.79 | −32.5% | |
| 14 | Kyrgyzstan | 1.69 | +0.3% | |
| 15 | UAE | 0.314 | +90.4% |
By region
Thousand Tonnes, 2024. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 615.7 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 606.7 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 591.6 | −4.7% |
| 2021 | 620.9 | −6.1% |
| 2020Peak | 661.3 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 639.4 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 634.9 | +30.9% |
| 2017 | 485 | +10.8% |
| 2016 Trough | 437.6 | −6.6% |
| 2015 | 468.7 | — |
Data definition
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period.
The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
Almond Production — Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
Regional almond production increased from approximately 468,655.10 tonnes in 2015 to 615,745.40 tonnes in 2024, reflecting strong long-term growth despite periodic fluctuations during the decade. Production reached a peak of around 661,271.20 tonnes in 2020, followed by moderate declines in 2021–2023 before recovering in 2024. Major producing countries, including China, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Pakistan, India, Israel, and other Asian nations, contributed to regional output through both commercial orchards and traditional farming systems.
Asia's almond production is influenced by several factors, including orchard expansion, climatic conditions, irrigation availability, soil quality, tree maturity, pollination efficiency, pest and disease management, and the adoption of improved agricultural technologies. Continued investments in high-yield varieties, efficient irrigation systems, orchard modernization, and improved crop management practices have enhanced production efficiency across many producing countries. Almonds harvested in Asia are widely used for direct consumption as well as in confectionery, bakery products, almond milk, almond flour, edible oils, snack foods, and other food processing industries.
The indicator includes domestically produced almonds harvested from cultivated orchards across Asian countries and covers annual production reported under the almond product classification. It excludes imports, exports, inventories, domestic consumption, processing volumes, market prices, trade values, and the economic value of the almond industry. Variations in reported production figures may arise from differences in harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, irrigation availability, national reporting methodologies, and other seasonal agricultural factors.
Overall, Asia's almond production between 2015 and 2024 reflects a steadily expanding almond industry, reinforcing the region's growing contribution to global almond production and its increasing importance in meeting domestic demand and supplying international markets.
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Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons. The indicator captures the quantity of almonds produced during a given year and provides a time series of national production levels. It reflects agricultural output from almond orchards intended for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Production statistics are compiled from international agricultural databases and official national reporting agencies, providing a standardized measure for comparing almond production across countries and over time.
Asia Almond Production was 615.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023.
Asia Almond Production moved from 468.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 615.7 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+31.4%), an average of +3.1% a year. The series high was 661.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 437.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 661.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 437.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Included: The indicator includes harvested almonds produced from cultivated almond trees during the reporting year, regardless of whether the almonds are sold domestically, exported, or processed into products such as almond kernels, almond flour, almond milk, or almond oil. It covers commercial agricultural production reported by official statistical authorities and international organizations, including FAO and other recognized agricultural data sources. The figures represent gross production before processing and are reported for the selected country and reference period. Excluded: The indicator excludes imports, exports, stocks, consumption, trade values, prices, and post-harvest processing activities. It does not account for almond-derived products after processing, production losses occurring after harvest, or almonds harvested from wild or non-commercial sources unless included in official national statistics. The data also excludes forecasts, estimated future production, and production outside the selected country's geographical boundaries.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?tab=table&Food=Almonds&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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