In-shell almonds market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for in-shell almonds in Eastern Europe showed considerable variation from 2018 to 2023. After starting at 3 695 t in 2018, it dipped to 3 472 t in 2019 before climbing sharply to a high of 5 310 t in 2021. A two-year contraction followed, bringing the market down to 4 719 t in 2022 and then to 3 326 t in 2023.

In 2024, imports of in-shell almonds fell markedly to 998 t. This decline aligned with severe drought and heat waves in primary global growing regions like Spain and California, which reduced almond yields and tightened supply. Concurrent global supply chain disruptions and price volatility further constrained availability for the Eastern European market.

Production in-shell almonds in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

In-shell almond production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, production stood at 1,490 tons, but by 2020 it had dropped to 1,256 tons—a significant decrease of 15.7%. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.4%. The peak was reached in 2018 with 2,057 tons, when production surged by 38.5% compared to the previous year. However, the sharpest drop occurred in 2019, with a 27.6% reduction.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports in-shell almonds from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Exports in kind, t

The export market for in-shell almonds from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) showed considerable volatility over the period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 100 tons, which was 82.1% lower than the previous year. In contrast, the peak was in 2019 with 561 tons, marking an 85.8% increase from 2018. Overall, exports fluctuated widely, with a 5.6-fold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Iraq, and Germany were the top destinations for in-shell almond exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). Together, they accounted for 62.3% of total export volumes. Italy led with 28.3%, followed by Iraq at 18.9%, and Germany at 15.1%.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of in-shell almond exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has fallen for three consecutive years. In 2020, exports totaled $641,000, down 44.8% from 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, export values dropped by 60.2%, averaging an annual decline of 26.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Azerbaijan were the key markets for in-shell almond exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value terms. Collectively, they made up 61.7% of total export earnings.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports in-shell almonds to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Imports in kind, t

Imports of in-shell almonds into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 2,822 tons, up 10.9% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, import volumes grew by 157.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 37.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source for in-shell almond imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), supplying 73.1% of total import volumes. The remainder was spread across various smaller markets.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of in-shell almond imports into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) has increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports were valued at $16,906,000, a modest rise of 4.5% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import values surged by 125.7%, averaging an annual growth of 31.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017–2020, the United States and Germany together accounted for 80.7% of the total import value of in-shell almonds into Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia). The rest was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller contributions.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020