Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
North America Almond Production was 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 14.2% on 2023. Between 2015 and 2024, North America remained one of the world's leading almond-producing regions, driven primarily by large-scale commercial cultivation, advanced orchard management practices, and strong global demand for almonds. Regional almond production increased from approximately 1.44 million tonnes in 2015 to 2.00 million tonnes in 2024, despite experiencing fluctuations during the latter part of the decade.
North America Almond Production moved from 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+39.3%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2020) and low (2015) is 908.7 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +22.6% in 2020.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2024 at 2,000 Thousand Tonnes, 100% of the regional total.
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 | 2,000 | +14.2% |
| 2023 | 1,752 | −6.3% |
| 2022 | 1,869 | −15.2% |
| 2021 | 2,204 | −6% |
| 2020Peak | 2,345 | +22.6% |
| 2019 | 1,913 | +11.1% |
| 2018 | 1,721 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,717 | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 1,618 | +12.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 1,436 | — |
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.
Production reached a peak of around 2.35 million tonnes in 2020, supported by favorable growing conditions and expanded orchard productivity, before moderating in subsequent years due to changing weather patterns, water availability, and market conditions. The United States accounted for the overwhelming majority of regional production, while Mexico contributed a comparatively smaller but stable share.
North America's almond production is influenced by several factors, including orchard acreage, tree age and productivity, irrigation availability, climatic conditions, pollination efficiency, pest and disease management, and the adoption of modern agricultural technologies. Favorable Mediterranean-type climates in key producing areas, combined with mechanized harvesting, precision farming, improved irrigation systems, and high-yield almond varieties, have enabled the region to maintain strong production levels. Almonds produced across North America are widely used for direct consumption as well as in processed products such as almond milk, almond flour, almond butter, confectionery, bakery products, edible oils, and other food ingredients.
The indicator includes domestically produced almonds harvested from cultivated orchards across North American countries and covers annual production reported under the almond product classification. Variations in reported production figures may arise from differences in reporting methodologies, harvested area, yield performance, weather conditions, irrigation availability, and other seasonal agricultural factors.
Overall, North America's almond production between 2015 and 2024 highlights the region's highly developed almond industry, reinforcing its leading position in global almond production and its importance in supplying domestic and 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.
North America Almond Production was 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 14.2% on 2023.
North America Almond Production moved from 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2,000 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+39.3%), an average of +3.7% a year. The series high was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the low 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 2,345 Thousand Tonnes in 2020 and the lowest was 1,436 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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