Almonds price

Almonds market information

Almonds are one of the most popular types of nuts loved by many all over the world. It is a seed of the almond tree. Almond trees are native to North Africa, India, and the Middle East. It is almost sure that almonds were one of the first types of foods cultivated by humans. The nuts are mentioned in the Bible and were an important ingredient of bread served to Egypt’s pharos. It was a source of energy and nutrition for travelers on the „Silk Road” between the Mediterranean and Asia, and thanks to that Almond trees were introduced to Spain and Italy. Franciscan Padres brought the trees to California in the mid-1700s. The tree is best cultivated in warm, dry regions with mild and wet winters. The tree has two main cultivars Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis and Prunus amygdalus var. Amara. The first is cultivated mostly for its sweet nuts, the other one to produce almond oil.

The almond tree is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10 meters. Its leaves are up to 13 cm long. It is characterized by its white and pale pink flowers which appear in spring before leaves. It creates green fruits with a thick, leathery coat. The fruit is also known as the hull. The fruit covers a hard shell with an edible seed – the almond nut. Almonds are not really nuts from the botanical point of view, but they are used just like other nuts, especially in culinary use.

100 grams of almonds contains 578 calories. They are a rich source of vitamins, especially vitamin E and B, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. Almonds also contain selenium, copper, niacin, and zinc.

They have many health benefits and are usually used to bring relief with coughs, heart disorders, impotency, diabetes, respiratory disorders, and constipation. They are also great for the condition of hair, skin, and teeth.

Almonds are widely used in culinary as they are an important ingredient of many different dishes such as pastries, cookies, cakes, desserts, and many others. They are also used to prepare nougat. Almonds added to chocolate enrich its taste, making it more uplifting, relaxing, and satisfying. The nuts are also used to make a plant-based milf with a creamy texture and original taste. Almond milk doesn’t contain lactose nor cholesterol and is often chosen by vegans and lactose-intolerant ones.

The largest production of almonds takes place in California where up to 80% of the total world’s amount of almost is produced. Each year almost 3 214 522 tons of the nut is produced. The second-largest producer of almonds is Spain, with almost 202 339 tons produced each year. Other countries that produce almonds are Tunisia, Morocco, Portugal, Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Iran.

Global almond production

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, almond global production totaled 6.79 billion pounds in 2019/20. This represented an increase of 5% from the previous year. The top three producing countries were Spain (1.35 billion pounds), the United States (1.33 billion pounds), and Iran (0.85 billion pounds). Other major producing countries included Morocco, Turkey, and Italy. Global almond production was forecast to reach a record high of 2.5 million metric tons in 2019/20, as growers in California – the world’s leading producer – benefited from ideal growing conditions. This would represent an increase of 9% from the previous season and would be the third consecutive year of growth. Almond production in California is forecast to reach a record 2.3 million metric tons in 2019/20, as ideal growing conditions have resulted in an increase of 9% from the previous season. This would be the third consecutive year of growth for the state, which produces more than 80% of the world’s almonds. The leading producing region in California is the Central Valley, which is expected to produce 1.9 million metric tons of almonds in 2019/20. This would be an increase of 9% from the previous season and would represent a new record for the region. The second-largest producing region in California is the San Joaquin Valley, which is forecast to produce 600,000 metric tons of almonds in 2019/20. This would be an increase of 8% from the previous season and would represent a new record for the region. The third-largest producing region in California is the Sacramento Valley, which is forecast to produce 300,000 metric tons of almonds in 2019/20. This would be an increase of 7% from the previous season.