Almonds, in shell production in France
In 2024 France produced 2,180 t of almonds, in shell, the 25th largest in the world (0.06% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 104%. The record was 4,968 t in 1991. Area harvested: 2,720 ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,180 t
- World rank
- 25 of 48
- 10-year change
- +104%
- Record
- 4,968 t
- 1991
Almonds, in shell in France, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
France compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.06%
- 0.04% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.8
- world 1.6 (−51%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +104%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Azerbaijan | 3,579 | 0.09% |
| 24 | Tajikistan | 3,165 | 0.08% |
| 25 | France | 2,180 | 0.06% |
| 26 | Burkina Faso | 1,945 | 0.05% |
| 27 | Jordan | 1,789 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; France is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,180 | +2.3% | 2,720 | 0.80 |
| 2023 | 2,130 | −15% | 2,330 | 0.91 |
| 2022 | 2,520 | +30% | 2,210 | 1.14 |
| 2021 | 1,940 | −5.8% | 2,210 | 0.88 |
| 2020 | 2,060 | +82% | 2,110 | 0.98 |
| 2019 | 1,130 | 0.0% | 1,180 | 0.96 |
| 2018 | 1,130 | +4.8% | 1,220 | 0.93 |
| 2017 | 1,078 | −5.4% | 1,242 | 0.87 |
| 2016 | 1,139 | +46% | 1,201 | 0.95 |
| 2015 | 780 | −27% | 1,124 | 0.69 |
| 2014 | 1,067 | +69% | 1,134 | 0.94 |
| 2013 | 630 | −36% | 1,059 | 0.59 |
| 2012 | 988 | +56% | 1,194 | 0.83 |
| 2011 | 635 | −11% | 1,255 | 0.51 |
| 2010 | 713 | −35% | 1,262 | 0.56 |
| 2009 | 1,100 | +5.6% | 1,293 | 0.85 |
| 2008 | 1,042 | −35% | 1,273 | 0.82 |
| 2007 | 1,591 | −11% | 1,293 | 1.23 |
| 2006 | 1,780 | −12% | 1,315 | 1.35 |
| 2005 | 2,020 | −11% | 1,357 | 1.49 |
| 2004 | 2,257 | +18% | 1,367 | 1.65 |
| 2003 | 1,908 | −14% | 1,401 | 1.36 |
| 2002 | 2,224 | +38% | 1,381 | 1.61 |
| 2001 | 1,614 | −20% | 1,421 | 1.14 |
| 2000 | 2,025 | +9.2% | 1,602 | 1.26 |
| 1999 | 1,855 | +12% | 1,741 | 1.07 |
| 1998 | 1,650 | −38% | 1,806 | 0.91 |
| 1997 | 2,659 | +27% | 1,826 | 1.46 |
| 1996 | 2,089 | −5.8% | 1,795 | 1.16 |
| 1995 | 2,218 | −44% | 1,887 | 1.18 |
| 1994 | 3,950 | +42% | 1,921 | 2.06 |
| 1993 | 2,779 | −40% | 1,820 | 1.53 |
| 1992 | 4,631 | −6.8% | 1,648 | 2.81 |
| 1991 | 4,968 | +18% | 1,599 | 3.11 |
| 1990 | 4,200 | +18% | 1,700 | 2.47 |
| 1989 | 3,561 | +27% | 1,690 | 2.11 |
| 1988 | 2,800 | −38% | 1,700 | 1.65 |
| 1987 | 4,500 | +4.9% | 1,700 | 2.65 |
| 1986 | 4,290 | +7.3% | 1,700 | 2.52 |
| 1985 | 4,000 | +33% | 1,700 | 2.35 |
| 1984 | 3,000 | −32% | — | — |
| 1983 | 4,400 | +29% | — | — |
| 1982 | 3,400 | −2.9% | — | — |
| 1981 | 3,500 | −5.4% | — | — |
| 1980 | 3,700 | +3.4% | — | — |
| 1979 | 3,580 | −7.7% | — | — |
| 1978 | 3,880 | +203% | — | — |
| 1977 | 1,280 | −66% | — | — |
| 1976 | 3,725 | +8.9% | — | — |
| 1975 | 3,419 | −20% | — | — |
| 1974 | 4,260 | +6.5% | — | — |
| 1973 | 4,000 | +2.8% | — | — |
| 1972 | 3,890 | +76% | — | — |
| 1971 | 2,210 | −16% | — | — |
| 1970 | 2,630 | −0.3% | — | — |
| 1969 | 2,637 | +31% | — | — |
| 1968 | 2,010 | +29% | — | — |
| 1967 | 1,558 | +16% | — | — |
| 1966 | 1,340 | −32% | — | — |
| 1965 | 1,970 | −1.0% | — | — |
| 1964 | 1,990 | −45% | — | — |
| 1963 | 3,620 | +106% | — | — |
| 1962 | 1,760 | −52% | — | — |
| 1961 | 3,680 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 234 t USD 1.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 67
- Imports
- 1,132 t USD 6.0 m
- Importer rank
- 13 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 France?
France produced 2,180 t in 2024, 0.06% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does France rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
France ranked 25th 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 France changed?
It rose by 104% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 4,968 t in 1991.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in France?
0.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,180 t from 2,720 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does France export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 France reported exports of 234 t (USD 1.4 m) and imports of 1,132 t (USD 6.0 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. 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.