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In-shell almonds market in Southern Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The in-shell almond market in Southern Asia experienced a multi-year contraction from 271 thousand tons in 2018 to 183 thousand tons in 2022. This decline was primarily triggered by increased U.S. import tariffs in 2019, which raised almond prices by an estimated 17-20% and introduced supply uncertainty from California, the region's dominant source.

Market volume rebounded sharply to 221 thousand tons in 2023, a 21% year-on-year increase. This recovery was fueled by robust demand in India, the world's largest almond importer, where American almonds hold over 80% market share due to sustained marketing efforts. Government initiatives promoting food processing and value-added products, highlighted by events like World Food India, further stimulated the market.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan 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 Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 in-shell almonds in Southern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of in-shell almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Southern Asia's in-shell almond production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 213.0 K t of in-shell almonds, marking a 13.5% decrease from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production overall increased by 14.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 269.0 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 44.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	44.9%	(8.5%)	(13.5%)	4.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in-shell almonds from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during this period. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 7.7-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, Southern Asia exported 1 605 t of in-shell almonds, a 30.8% year-on-year decline. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 349 t, which also experienced the largest drop of 86.9%. Conversely, the biggest increase occurred in 2019, with a surge of 564.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(86.9%)	564.3%	(30.8%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, in-shell almond exports from Southern Asia were distributed across numerous partner countries. The United Arab Emirates accounted for 1.0% of exports, Qatar for 0.8%, and Germany for 0.7%, collectively making up just 2.5% 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 Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of in-shell almond exports from Southern Asia fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 8 278 K $ US, a sharp 25.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value declined by 45.3%, with an average annual decrease of 18.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(23.0%)	(4.2%)	(25.8%)	(18.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the value of in-shell almond exports from Southern Asia was spread across a wide range of partner countries. The United Arab Emirates contributed 3.1% of export value, Germany 2.1%, and Qatar 1.4%, together accounting for only 6.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in-shell almonds to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatile behavior during these years. Import volumes fluctuated widely, with a 3.6-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 7 113 t of in-shell almonds, a dramatic 258.0% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1 987 t, while the largest decline of 26.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.5%)	(19.9%)	258.0%	28.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States was the dominant source for in-shell almond imports into Southern Asia, holding a 71.8% share of total import volumes. The remaining imports were 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 Southern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market displayed volatility over the observed period. Import values varied significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2019. In 2020, in-shell almond imports into Southern Asia amounted to 17 137 K $ US, up 271.5% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 613 K $ US, and the largest decline of 45.2% took place in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.2%)	(26.0%)	271.5%	14.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States remained the leading partner for in-shell almond imports into Southern Asia in value terms, accounting for 70.3% of total flows. Other markets contributed to a long tail of smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io