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Almonds market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the almond market volume in SADC remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 3 859 t and 3 881 t. Domestic production held steady at around 1 045–1 055 t per year, while imports and exports varied, reflecting consistent underlying demand.

In 2022, market volume rose to 4 081 t. This increase coincided with the launch of the locally grown 'Al Monde' almond brand by Cape Almonds, which introduced 50 t of South African almonds to national fresh produce markets. Concurrently, severe drought conditions in California, a major global almond producer, likely boosted demand for almonds from other regions, supporting higher import levels into SADC. Agreements with over 50 Western Cape farmers expanded local cultivation, aligning with a consumer preference shift toward fresher, locally sourced products.

The market volume then fell sharply to 2 608 t in 2023, indicating a significant correction after the previous year's peak.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production almonds in SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Almond production in SADC has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC produced 1 048 tonnes of almonds, remaining virtually unchanged compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%	0.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports almonds from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The almond export market showed volatility during the observed period. Exports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 1 112 tonnes of almonds, reflecting a substantial 11.4% drop from 2019. The minimum value of 528 tonnes was recorded in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 93.8%. The largest increase of 137.6% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(93.8%)	137.6%	(11.4%)	(49.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, almond exports from SADC were widely dispersed across partner countries. Hong Kong accounted for 15.2% of exports, Russia for 13.5%, and Indonesia for 13.3%. Together, these three countries represented only 42.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The almond export market in value terms exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. It peaked in 2017 and hit a trough in 2018, showing a 3.7-fold fluctuation. In 2020, almond exports from SADC amounted to 4 627 thousand US dollars, indicating a significant 12.5% rise compared to 2019. The minimum value of 2 882 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 73.3%. The largest increase of 42.7% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(73.3%)	42.7%	12.5%	(24.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, almond exports from SADC in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. The United States accounted for 15.9% of exports, Vietnam for 14.3%, and Russia for 10.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 40.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports almonds to SADC

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, almond imports into SADC were recorded at 3 938 tonnes, which is 3.4% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The minimum value of 3 373 tonnes was recorded in 2018, while the maximum of 4 075 tonnes occurred in 2019. The largest decline of 3.8% was in 2018, and the largest increase of 20.8% was in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	20.8%	(3.4%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the dominant source for almond imports into SADC, accounting for 76.0% of total import flows, with the remainder fragmented across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC imported 21 334 thousand US dollars worth of almonds, which is 13.1% lower year-over-year. The minimum value of 20 710 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2018, while the maximum of 24 540 thousand US dollars occurred in 2019. The largest increase of 18.5% was recorded in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.1%)	18.5%	(13.1%)	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States dominated the partner structure for almond imports into SADC in value terms, with a share of 79.3% of total flows; other markets had comparatively modest shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io