Shelled almonds market in Northern America

Earlier Report Observations

The North American shelled almond market expanded significantly from 1.0 million tonnes in 2018 to a peak of 1.4 million tonnes in 2020. This growth was supported by rising global demand for almonds, with the United States as the world's dominant producer increasing output to meet international needs.

Market volume then contracted to 1.3 million tonnes in 2021 and further to 1.2 million tonnes in 2022. This decline coincided with U.S.-China trade tensions that altered export patterns and persistent global supply chain disruptions which constrained logistics and availability.

Production stabilized at 1.2 million tonnes in 2023. This followed capacity expansions from major processors like Select Harvest, which raised output by 20% to serve growing demand for plant-based snacks, while shifting consumer preferences toward sustainability prompted industry leaders such as Mariani Nut Company to introduce fully recyclable packaging.

Production shelled almonds in Northern America

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

World map of production of shelled almonds, 2017-2020

Northern America's shelled almond production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 1 413 thousand tons of shelled almonds, which represents a 22.2% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 37.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of shelled almond output in Northern America reached 9 055 million US dollars, up 31.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 43%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.7%. The only decline during this time was a slight 0.4% drop in 2019.

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

Exports shelled almonds from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes for shelled almonds from Northern America showed significant fluctuations between 2017 and 2020. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 29 tons, marking an 83.4% decline from the previous year. However, they rebounded sharply in 2019 with a 166.3% increase. By 2020, exports reached 116 tons, a 51.4% rise compared to 2019. Overall, exports varied by a factor of 6 from the high in 2017 to the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Northern America's shelled almond exports were distributed across numerous countries. The top three destinations—Spain (20.9% of export volume), the United Kingdom (6.0%), and Jamaica (2.9%)—together accounted for just 29.9% of total exports, indicating a diverse market.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Export values for shelled almonds from Northern America were volatile from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, values fell to their minimum of 0.2 million US dollars, an 81.9% decrease. They then surged by 137.1% in 2019. By 2020, exports were valued at 0.7 million US dollars, a 62.5% year-over-year increase. Overall, values shifted by a factor of 5.5 from the peak in 2017 to the trough in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the leading buyers of shelled almonds from Northern America in value terms were Spain (14.2% of export value), the United Kingdom (4.0%), and Jamaica (2.0%). Together, these three countries made up 20.2% of total export value, with many smaller partners accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports shelled almonds to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for shelled almonds into Northern America were unstable from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, imports bottomed out at 743 tons, a 98.6% decline. They then increased by 30.6% in 2019. By 2020, imports stood at approximately 790 tons, down 18.6% from the previous year. Overall, imports varied by a factor of 74 from the peak in 2017 to the low in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern America in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the leading supplier of shelled almonds to Northern America, holding a 2.1% share of import volume.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Shelled almond imports into Northern America declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 190.0 million US dollars, down 4.3% year-over-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 201.8 million US dollars, which represented a 7.1% increase from the previous year.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Spain remained the largest supplier of shelled almonds to Northern America in value terms, accounting for 2.7% of total imports.

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

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