Almonds, in shell production in India
In 2024 India produced 12,345 t of almonds, in shell, the 20th largest in the world (0.31% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 5.0%. The record was 14,000 t in 2011. Area harvested: 9,680 ha, yield 1.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 12,345 t
- World rank
- 20 of 48
- 10-year change
- −5.0%
- Record
- 14,000 t
- 2011
Almonds, in shell in India, 2011–2024 (tonnes)
India compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.31%
- 0.47% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.3
- world 1.6 (−23%)
- kg per person
- 0.01
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- −5.0%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Pakistan | 16,757 | 0.42% |
| 19 | Yemen | 14,233 | 0.36% |
| 20 | India | 12,345 | 0.31% |
| 21 | Lebanon | 10,300 | 0.26% |
| 22 | Israel | 9,005 | 0.23% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; India is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,345 | −0.9% | 9,680 | 1.28 |
| 2023 | 12,455 | +3.4% | 9,944 | 1.25 |
| 2022 | 12,046 | +6.8% | 10,282 | 1.17 |
| 2021 | 11,282 | +3.8% | 10,156 | 1.11 |
| 2020 | 10,874 | −0.8% | 8,954 | 1.21 |
| 2019 | 10,967 | −20% | 10,432 | 1.05 |
| 2018 | 13,688 | +94% | 10,584 | 1.29 |
| 2017 | 7,061 | −11% | 12,075 | 0.58 |
| 2016 | 7,933 | −21% | 11,685 | 0.68 |
| 2015 | 10,000 | −23% | 21,000 | 0.48 |
| 2014 | 13,000 | +44% | 21,000 | 0.62 |
| 2013 | 9,000 | +125% | 21,000 | 0.43 |
| 2012 | 4,000 | −71% | 22,000 | 0.18 |
| 2011 | 14,000 | — | 23,000 | 0.61 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 89 t USD 860,000
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 67
- Imports
- 269,522 t USD 1.00 bn
- Importer rank
- 1 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 India?
India produced 12,345 t in 2024, 0.31% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does India rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
India ranked 20th 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 India changed?
It fell by 5.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 14,000 t in 2011.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in India?
1.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (12,345 t from 9,680 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does India export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 India reported exports of 89 t (USD 860,000) and imports of 269,522 t (USD 1.00 bn), 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.