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Shelled almonds market in MENA

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The shelled almond market in the MENA region experienced sustained growth, with its volume increasing from 210.5 thousand tons in 2018 to 314.1 thousand tons by 2023. This expansion was primarily fueled by a sharp rise in imports, which more than doubled over the period, while domestic production also trended upward despite some annual fluctuations.

Import volumes climbed steadily, with notable surges in 2019 and 2021. Export activity varied significantly, particularly spiking in 2021 and again in 2023, reflecting volatile international trade flows for the region's almonds.

In 2024, Morocco's domestic almond harvest approached 101 thousand tons, supporting the local supply of shelled equivalents. During the same year, Morocco's imports of U.S. shelled almonds rose by over 35 thousand tons in a ten-month period. Regional demand continued to be shaped by seasonal patterns, including increased consumption during the Ramadan 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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria 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 Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria 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 Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria 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 MENA

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, MENA produced 158.3 thousand tons of shelled almonds, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	(2.1%)	6.4%	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled almonds from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

Shelled almond exports from MENA rose for the second consecutive year in 2020, reaching 14.7 thousand tons, which represents a 31.5% year-on-year increase. However, between 2017 and 2020, exports overall decreased by 56.3%, translating to an annualized decline of 24.1%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 11.1 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 67.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(67.2%)	1.2%	31.5%	(24.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, shelled almond exports from MENA were distributed across numerous markets. Pakistan accounted for 7.5% of exports in kind, Afghanistan for 7.3%, and India for 6.8%, with these three countries together making up only 21.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, MENA's shelled almond export value was 245.7 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 8.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 212.7 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 267.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 25.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.3%)	25.7%	(8.1%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a broad distribution across many markets. India accounted for 9.4% of exports in value terms, Afghanistan for 6.8%, and Pakistan for 6.5%, with these three countries together representing only 22.7% of total flows. The remaining 77.3% was spread among other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled almonds to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Shelled almond imports into MENA increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a volume of 106.8 thousand tons, up 10.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 69.5 thousand tons, which also experienced the largest decline of 18.2%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase of 39.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	39.7%	10.1%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States dominated shelled almond imports in kind, accounting for 81.9% of total flows, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Shelled almond imports into MENA increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a total value of 666.6 million US dollars, reflecting a 3.5% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 479.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 34.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.8%)	34.2%	3.5%	10.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States absorbed 80.4% of the total import value of shelled almonds into MENA, with the remainder distributed across a wide range of smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io