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Almonds market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The almond market in Western Asia experienced considerable volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial decline to 372.2 thousand tonnes in 2019, market volume recovered to 421.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, dipped again over the next two years, and then surged strongly to reach 479.3 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Domestic production followed a general upward trajectory, increasing from 254.9 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 349.8 thousand tonnes in 2023. Imports declined from 195.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a low of 134.4 thousand tonnes in 2020 before climbing back to 208.1 thousand tonnes in 2023. Exports grew from 40.7 thousand tonnes in 2018 to a high of 81.5 thousand tonnes in 2022, then eased to 78.5 thousand tonnes in 2023.

Market value showed a different pattern, peaking at 3.65 billion US dollars in 2020 before contracting to 2.63 billion in 2022 and recording a modest recovery to 2.69 billion in 2023, highlighting a divergence between volume growth and price movements in the latter part of the period.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Western Asia's almond production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 323.7 K t of almonds, marking a significant 17.2% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 59.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 16.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.3%	8.4%	17.2%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Western Asia's almond production value has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 3 097 M $ US, showing a solid 16.2% increase over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value surged by 133.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	53.4%	31.0%	16.2%	32.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports almonds from Western Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Western Asia's almond export volume has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 37.0 K t, reflecting a 9.0% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 30.3%, with a CAGR of -11.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.3%)	(0.1%)	(9.0%)	(11.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for almond exports in kind were Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, which together accounted for 50.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, almond deliveries from Western Asia were valued at 353.9 M $ US, showing a modest 9.8% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 2.3%, with a CAGR of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 324.9 M $ US, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 392.6 M $ US, with the largest increase of 20.8% also in that year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.1%)	20.8%	(9.8%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for almond exports in value terms was diverse. Iran accounted for 35.6% of exports, Afghanistan for 5.9%, and Pakistan for 5.3%, together forming 46.8% of total flows. The remaining 53.2% was distributed among many other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports almonds to Western Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Western Asia's almond import volume has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 134.4 K t, representing a 1.7% decline compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 12.9%, with an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 195.8 K t, with the largest increase of 64.5% that year, while the largest decline of 30.2% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.5%	(30.2%)	(1.7%)	4.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for almond imports in kind was dominated by the United States, which held a 79.9% share of total flows, with other markets playing a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Western Asia imported almonds worth 776.7 M $ US, indicating a 5.0% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value rose by 11%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 625.9 M $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 817.6 M $ US, with the largest decline of 10.6% in 2018 and the largest increase of 30.6% in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	30.6%	(5.0%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of almond imports in value terms was characterized by the strong dominance of the United States, which accounted for 81.2% of total flows, while other partners held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io