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Shelled almonds market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

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 shelled almonds market in Asia saw vigorous growth from 2018 to 2021, with volume increasing from 321 thousand tons to 549 thousand tons. This expansion was led by a sharp 32% rise in 2019, followed by more moderate gains of 10% in 2020 and 17% in 2021, resulting in a total market growth of 71% over the three-year period.

After reaching its peak in 2021, the market volume moderated slightly, declining by 2.2% to 537 thousand tons in 2022. In 2023, it stabilized at approximately 535 thousand tons, indicating a plateau following the earlier rapid expansion.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's shelled almond production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 236.7 thousand tons of shelled almonds, marking a 7.2% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 60.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.1%	31.1%	7.2%	17.0%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's shelled almond production value rose for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 11,403 million US dollars, up 36.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 79.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 21.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5,364 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 15.4%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 55.6% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.4%)	55.6%	36.6%	21.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled almonds from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's shelled almond exports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 17.7 thousand tons, down 51.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 74.2%, with an average annual decline of 36.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.3%)	(39.6%)	(51.4%)	(36.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Libya, and Germany were among the largest buyers of shelled almonds from Asia, accounting for 3.2%, 2.3%, and 1.8% of exports in kind, respectively. However, together they represented only 7.3% of total exports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Asia's shelled almond export value stood at 447 million US dollars, showing a robust contraction of 21.8% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10%, with an average annual decline of 3.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 572 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 16.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	16.1%	(21.8%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Libya, Russia, and Germany accounted for 3.6%, 2.0%, and 1.7% of exports in value terms, respectively, totaling only 7.2% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled almonds to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's shelled almond imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 1,511 thousand tons of shelled almonds, reflecting a controlled increase of 3.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 18.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.3%	13.3%	3.9%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States held the dominant position in Asia's shelled almond imports in kind, accounting for 79.5% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of gains, Asia's shelled almond import value declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1,511 million US dollars, down 7.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, import value increased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 1,636 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 12.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	12.7%	(7.6%)	3.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States remained the key source for shelled almonds to Asia, accounting for 81.8% of total imports in value terms, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io