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Shelled almonds market in Europe

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Europe" region includes following countries:

Albania

Andorra

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia

Gibraltar

Greece

the Holy See

Italy

Malta

Montenegro

Portugal

San Marino

Serbia

Slovenia

Spain

North Macedonia

Bulgaria

Belarus

Czechia

Hungary

Moldova

Poland

Romania

Russia

Slovakia

Ukraine

Denmark

Estonia

Faroe Islands

Finland

Åland Islands

Iceland

Ireland

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Sweden

the United Kingdom

Isle of Man

Austria

Belgium

France

Germany

Liechtenstein

Luxembourg

Monaco

the Netherlands

Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The European market for shelled almonds expanded from 484 thousand tonnes in 2018 to over 574 thousand tonnes in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by almonds remaining the most used nut in new product launches across the continent, supported by strong demand from the local bakery, confectionery, and snack industries. Europe's leadership in almond-based innovation, accounting for nearly half of global new product introductions, sustained consumption during this period.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume contracted to 448 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 401 thousand tonnes in 2023. The decline in 2022 was largely due to reduced consumer purchasing power following pandemic-related closures, which dampened overall demand. In 2023, while local production capacity was strengthened by the opening of a new 7,400 m² shelling plant in France aimed at reviving the domestic almond sector, the overall market size decreased as significantly higher export volumes reduced domestic availability.

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

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

In 2020, Europe produced 157.3 thousand tons of shelled almonds, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 17.0%. Production grew by 37.3% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.1%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 19.7%, while the largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.7%	(2.0%)	17.0%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled almonds from Europe

Exports in kind, K t

After two consecutive years of decline, Europe's exports of shelled almonds rebounded in 2020. The region exported 64.9 thousand tons, up 39.3% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 54.3%, averaging an annual decline of 23.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 46.6 thousand tons, with the sharpest drop occurring in 2018 at 58.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(58.3%)	(21.3%)	39.3%	(23.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States and Switzerland were the primary buyers of shelled almonds from Europe, together accounting for 6.1% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, Europe's export value of shelled almonds declined in 2020. Exports totaled 1 234 million US dollars, down 4.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value increased by 22.2%, with an annualized growth rate of 6.9%. The peak value was reached in 2019 at 1 289 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	14.4%	(4.3%)	6.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and Switzerland together represented the largest share of Europe's shelled almond exports in value terms, making up 8.0% 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 Europe in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled almonds to Europe

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Europe's imports of shelled almonds totaled 412.2 thousand tons, showing only a marginal change from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports increased by 5.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.9%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 412.2 thousand tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	1.6%	(0.0%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading sources for shelled almond imports to Europe in volume terms were the United States (64.8% of imports), Australia (4.0%), and China (0.9%). Together, these three countries accounted for 69.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Europe's import value of shelled almonds rose for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2 991 million US dollars, which remained nearly unchanged from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 16.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	9.1%	0.2%	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, three key markets—the United States, Australia, and China—collectively represented 65.8% of Europe's total shelled almond import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io