Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
India Almond Production was 12.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023. India Almond Production (2015–2024): India maintained relatively stable almond production during the 2015–2024 period, with annual output generally ranging between 7 thousand and 14 thousand tonnes. Production declined from approximately 10 thousand tonnes in 2015 to just over 7 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering steadily over subsequent years.
India Almond Production moved from 10.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+23.5%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 13.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 7.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2017) is 6.63 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +93.9% in 2018.
Among the 31 countries in this dataset, India ranks 19 for 2024, behind U.S. (2,000 Thousand Tonnes) and Australia (370 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.3% of the global total in 2024.
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 | 12.35 | −0.9% |
| 2023 | 12.46 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 12.05 | +6.8% |
| 2021 | 11.28 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 10.87 | −0.8% |
| 2019 | 10.97 | −19.9% |
| 2018Peak | 13.69 | +93.9% |
| 2017 Trough | 7.06 | −11% |
| 2016 | 7.93 | −20.7% |
| 2015 | 10.00 | — |
Regional context
Almond Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. India is highlighted.
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.
Output increased gradually from 2020 onward and reached approximately 12.3 thousand tonnes in 2024. Almond cultivation in India is concentrated primarily in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, where favorable temperate climatic conditions support commercial production. Annual yields are influenced by snowfall, spring temperatures, rainfall distribution, irrigation availability, and orchard management practices. While domestic production has improved gradually, India remains heavily dependent on almond imports to satisfy growing consumer demand. Rising health awareness, expanding food processing industries, increasing consumption of healthy snacks, and greater use of almonds in confectionery, dairy alternatives, and traditional foods continue to stimulate market demand. Farmers have increasingly adopted improved varieties, better orchard management techniques, and modern irrigation practices to enhance productivity. Government support for horticultural development and technological improvements has also contributed to gradual production gains. Despite weather-related challenges affecting flowering and yields in some years, India's almond industry has demonstrated stable long-term growth. Overall, production trends indicate gradual improvement supported by modernization and better cultivation practices. Continued investment in orchard expansion, climate-resilient agriculture, improved planting material, and efficient water management is expected to strengthen India's domestic almond production while helping reduce dependence on imports over the long term.
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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.
India Almond Production was 12.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.9% on 2023.
India Almond Production moved from 10.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 12.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+23.5%), an average of +2.4% a year. The series high was 13.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 7.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 13.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 7.06 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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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