Almond production refers to the annual output of almonds harvested within a country, measured in tonnes or metric tons.
South America Almond Production was 46.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023. Between 2015 and 2024, South America experienced strong growth in almond production, supported by expanding orchard cultivation, improvements in agricultural practices, and increasing demand for almonds in domestic and export markets.
South America Almond Production moved from 32.42 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 46.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+43.9%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 49.73 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 32.42 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2015) is 17.30 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +11.2% in 2018.
Within South America, Chile has the highest value in 2024 at 45.97 Thousand Tonnes, 98.5% 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 | 46.66 | −1.8% |
| 2023 | 47.54 | −4.4% |
| 2022Peak | 49.73 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 49.49 | +7.7% |
| 2020 | 45.96 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 43.27 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 41.47 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 37.31 | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 34.49 | +6.4% |
| 2015 Trough | 32.42 | — |
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 production increased from approximately 32,424.29 tonnes in 2015 to 46,664.44 tonnes in 2024, representing significant long-term growth despite minor fluctuations during the final years of the period. Output rose steadily throughout most of the decade, reaching a peak of nearly 49,729.04 tonnes in 2022, before moderating slightly in 2023 and 2024. Chile remained the leading almond-producing country in the region, while Argentina also contributed to regional output through its established almond-growing areas.
South America's almond production is influenced by factors such as orchard expansion, tree maturity, climatic conditions, irrigation availability, soil quality, pollination efficiency, pest and disease management, and the adoption of improved farming technologies. Modern irrigation systems, improved orchard management, and high-yield almond varieties have supported productivity gains across the region. Almonds produced in South America are widely used for direct consumption and in processed products such as almond milk, almond flour, confectionery, bakery products, edible oils, snack foods, and other food and beverage applications.
The indicator includes domestically produced almonds harvested from cultivated orchards across South American 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 result from differences in national reporting methodologies, harvested area, crop yields, weather conditions, irrigation availability, and seasonal agricultural factors.
Overall, South America's almond production between 2015 and 2024 reflects the region's expanding almond industry, highlighting its growing contribution to global almond production and its increasing importance as a supplier to both 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.
South America Almond Production was 46.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023.
South America Almond Production moved from 32.42 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 46.66 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+43.9%), an average of +4.1% a year. The series high was 49.73 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 32.42 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 49.73 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 32.42 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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