Shelled almonds exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shelled almonds by the United States reached $3.39 billion in 2024 (689.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 134 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.39B | 689.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.03B | 688.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.30B | 654.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.31B | 677.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.54B | 603.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.66B | 567.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.41B | 537.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.25B | 534.5K t |
Where the United States exports shelled almonds to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (10%), Spain (9%), Turkey (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $351.8M | 10% |
| Spain | $300.5M | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $228.4M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $225.7M | 6.7% |
| Japan | $199.3M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $194.8M | 5.8% |
| Morocco | $191.6M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $164.7M | 4.9% |
| South Korea | $142.8M | 4.2% |
| Canada | $131.3M | 3.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.92 per kg, close to the world average of $5.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled almonds imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported shelled almonds worth $14.5 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Spain alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.12: Nuts, edible: almonds, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled almonds exported by the United States?
The United States exported shelled almonds worth $3.39 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 689.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 134 countries worldwide, with 65% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled almonds from the United States?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 10% of the value ($351.8 million), followed by Spain (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 138 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled almonds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.03 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of shelled almonds from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.25 billion in 2017 to $3.39 billion in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $3.66 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import shelled almonds?
Yes. The United States imported $14.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Australia and Canada. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.38 billion a year.
What is the HS code for shelled almonds?
The HS code for shelled almonds is subheading 0802.12. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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