Almonds, in shell production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 370,000 t of almonds, in shell, the 2nd largest in the world (9.36% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 143%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 60,586 ha, yield 6.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 370,000 t
- World rank
- 2 of 48
- 10-year change
- +143%
- Record
- 370,000 t
- 2024
Almonds, in shell in Australia, 1980–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 9.4%
- 5.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.1
- world 1.6 (+271%)
- kg per person
- 13.9
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +143%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 2,000,340 | 50.6% |
| 2 | Australia | 370,000 | 9.4% |
| 3 | Spain | 369,700 | 9.4% |
| 4 | Turkey | 200,000 | 5.1% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 370,000 | +16% | 60,586 | 6.11 |
| 2023 | 320,000 | −12% | 58,892 | 5.43 |
| 2022 | 365,000 | +16% | 56,299 | 6.48 |
| 2021 | 316,000 | +22% | 51,560 | 6.13 |
| 2020 | 258,000 | +22% | 43,967 | 5.87 |
| 2019 | 212,000 | +23% | 37,903 | 5.59 |
| 2018 | 173,000 | −7.0% | 31,361 | 5.52 |
| 2017 | 185,980 | +6.5% | 29,282 | 6.35 |
| 2016 | 174,660 | +12% | 28,553 | 6.12 |
| 2015 | 155,300 | +1.9% | 28,190 | 5.51 |
| 2014 | 152,470 | −5.6% | 28,060 | 5.43 |
| 2013 | 161,600 | +48% | 28,586 | 5.65 |
| 2012 | 109,200 | +32% | 26,058 | 4.19 |
| 2011 | 82,900 | −3.7% | 25,666 | 3.23 |
| 2010 | 86,100 | +7.1% | 23,797 | 3.62 |
| 2009 | 80,400 | +40% | 17,465 | 4.60 |
| 2008 | 57,400 | −1.9% | 12,013 | 4.78 |
| 2007 | 58,500 | +67% | 9,376 | 6.24 |
| 2006 | 35,000 | −1.7% | 6,978 | 5.02 |
| 2005 | 35,600 | +41% | 5,580 | 6.38 |
| 2004 | 25,300 | +14% | 5,053 | 5.01 |
| 2003 | 22,200 | +7.8% | 3,555 | 6.24 |
| 2002 | 20,600 | +2.5% | 2,727 | 7.55 |
| 2001 | 20,100 | −4.3% | 2,157 | 9.32 |
| 2000 | 21,000 | +17% | 5,840 | 3.60 |
| 1999 | 18,000 | +2.9% | 5,000 | 3.60 |
| 1998 | 17,500 | +17% | 4,850 | 3.61 |
| 1997 | 15,000 | +15% | 4,800 | 3.13 |
| 1996 | 13,000 | +4.0% | 4,730 | 2.75 |
| 1995 | 12,500 | +14% | 4,700 | 2.66 |
| 1994 | 11,000 | +10% | 4,670 | 2.36 |
| 1993 | 10,000 | +5.3% | 4,600 | 2.17 |
| 1992 | 9,500 | +5.6% | 3,900 | 2.44 |
| 1991 | 9,000 | +80% | 3,100 | 2.90 |
| 1990 | 5,000 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 1.67 |
| 1989 | 5,000 | +2.0% | 2,900 | 1.72 |
| 1988 | 4,900 | +8.9% | 2,600 | 1.88 |
| 1987 | 4,500 | −8.2% | 2,400 | 1.88 |
| 1986 | 4,900 | +23% | 2,300 | 2.13 |
| 1985 | 4,000 | +8.1% | 1,950 | 2.05 |
| 1984 | 3,700 | +2.8% | 1,700 | 2.18 |
| 1983 | 3,600 | +4.3% | 1,560 | 2.31 |
| 1982 | 3,450 | +6.2% | 1,480 | 2.33 |
| 1981 | 3,250 | −7.1% | 1,450 | 2.24 |
| 1980 | 3,500 | — | 1,430 | 2.45 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 79,814 t USD 301 m
- Exporter rank
- 2 of 67
- Imports
- 606 t USD 2.4 m
- Importer rank
- 20 of 120
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of almonds, in shell in Australia?
Australia produced 370,000 t in 2024, 9.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Australia ranked 2nd of 48 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 50.6% of the world total.
How has the production of almonds, in shell in Australia changed?
It rose by 143% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Australia?
6.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (370,000 t from 60,586 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 79,814 t (USD 301 m) and imports of 606 t (USD 2.4 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Australia is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.