Almonds, in shell production in China
In 2024 China produced 48,000 t of almonds, in shell, the 13th largest in the world (1.21% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 104,000 t in 2022. Area harvested: 10,431 ha, yield 4.6 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2024
- 48,000 t
- World rank
- 13 of 48
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 104,000 t
- 2022
Almonds, in shell in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.2%
- 1.6% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.6
- world 1.6 (+180%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Algeria | 68,513 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Syria | 60,830 | 1.5% |
| 13 | China | 48,000 | 1.2% |
| 14 | Chile | 45,972 | 1.2% |
| 15 | Libya | 36,677 | 0.93% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48,000 | +380% | 10,431 | 4.60 |
| 2023 | 10,000 | −90% | 2,281 | 4.38 |
| 2022 | 104,000 | +24% | 24,223 | 4.29 |
| 2021 | 84,000 | −4.5% | 19,570 | 4.29 |
| 2020 | 88,000 | −2.2% | 22,251 | 3.95 |
| 2019 | 90,000 | +4.7% | 26,110 | 3.45 |
| 2018 | 86,000 | 0.0% | 25,355 | 3.39 |
| 2017 | 86,000 | +99% | 12,881 | 6.68 |
| 2016 | 43,271 | +0.4% | 13,194 | 3.28 |
| 2015 | 43,080 | +0.4% | 13,493 | 3.19 |
| 2014 | 42,905 | −0.2% | 13,994 | 3.07 |
| 2013 | 43,000 | 0.0% | 14,500 | 2.97 |
| 2012 | 43,000 | +2.4% | 14,500 | 2.97 |
| 2011 | 42,000 | +11% | 14,000 | 3.00 |
| 2010 | 38,000 | +8.6% | 13,000 | 2.92 |
| 2009 | 35,000 | +9.4% | 12,500 | 2.80 |
| 2008 | 32,000 | +6.7% | 12,327 | 2.60 |
| 2007 | 30,000 | +7.1% | 12,239 | 2.45 |
| 2006 | 28,000 | +12% | 12,014 | 2.33 |
| 2005 | 25,000 | +4.2% | 12,000 | 2.08 |
| 2004 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 11,000 | 2.18 |
| 2003 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 10,785 | 2.13 |
| 2002 | 22,000 | +10% | 10,591 | 2.08 |
| 2001 | 20,000 | +18% | 10,000 | 2.00 |
| 2000 | 17,000 | −24% | 8,000 | 2.13 |
| 1999 | 22,500 | +13% | 10,500 | 2.14 |
| 1998 | 20,000 | −13% | 12,500 | 1.60 |
| 1997 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 12,000 | 1.92 |
| 1996 | 22,000 | +16% | 12,094 | 1.82 |
| 1995 | 19,000 | +5.6% | 11,000 | 1.73 |
| 1994 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 10,329 | 1.74 |
| 1993 | 17,000 | −8.1% | 9,849 | 1.73 |
| 1992 | 18,500 | +2.8% | 10,900 | 1.70 |
| 1991 | 18,000 | +5.9% | 10,500 | 1.71 |
| 1990 | 17,000 | +6.3% | 10,000 | 1.70 |
| 1989 | 16,000 | +10% | 9,400 | 1.70 |
| 1988 | 14,500 | −3.3% | 8,600 | 1.69 |
| 1987 | 15,000 | +7.1% | 8,900 | 1.69 |
| 1986 | 14,000 | +7.7% | 8,300 | 1.69 |
| 1985 | 13,000 | +4.0% | 7,700 | 1.69 |
| 1984 | 12,500 | +4.2% | — | — |
| 1983 | 12,000 | +9.1% | — | — |
| 1982 | 11,000 | +4.8% | — | — |
| 1981 | 10,500 | −16% | — | — |
| 1980 | 12,500 | +4.2% | — | — |
| 1979 | 12,000 | +9.1% | — | — |
| 1978 | 11,000 | +10% | — | — |
| 1977 | 10,000 | +11% | — | — |
| 1976 | 9,000 | −14% | — | — |
| 1975 | 10,500 | +5.0% | — | — |
| 1974 | 10,000 | +11% | — | — |
| 1973 | 9,000 | +4.7% | — | — |
| 1972 | 8,600 | +1.2% | — | — |
| 1971 | 8,500 | +9.0% | — | — |
| 1970 | 7,800 | −8.2% | — | — |
| 1969 | 8,500 | +6.3% | — | — |
| 1968 | 8,000 | +2.6% | — | — |
| 1967 | 7,800 | −2.5% | — | — |
| 1966 | 8,000 | +6.7% | — | — |
| 1965 | 7,500 | +15% | — | — |
| 1964 | 6,500 | +12% | — | — |
| 1963 | 5,800 | +5.5% | — | — |
| 1962 | 5,500 | +10% | — | — |
| 1961 | 5,000 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,381 t USD 4.3 m
- Exporter rank
- 8 of 67
- Imports
- 77,889 t USD 288 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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 China?
China produced 48,000 t in 2024, 1.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
China ranked 13th 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 China changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 104,000 t in 2022.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in China?
4.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (48,000 t from 10,431 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does China export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 China reported exports of 1,381 t (USD 4.3 m) and imports of 77,889 t (USD 288 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 China is from an external organisation. 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.