Almonds, in shell production in Italy
In 2024 Italy produced 74,960 t of almonds, in shell, the 8th largest in the world (1.90% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 1.3%. The record was 328,500 t in 1961. Area harvested: 53,390 ha, yield 1.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 74,960 t
- World rank
- 8 of 48
- 10-year change
- +1.3%
- Record
- 328,500 t
- 1961
Almonds, in shell in Italy, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Italy compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.9%
- 2.7% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.4
- world 1.6 (−15%)
- kg per person
- 1.26
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +1.3%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Iran | 132,106 | 3.3% |
| 7 | Portugal | 90,760 | 2.3% |
| 8 | Italy | 74,960 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Tunisia | 70,873 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Afghanistan | 69,316 | 1.8% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Italy is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74,960 | −3.5% | 53,390 | 1.40 |
| 2023 | 77,680 | +4.1% | 54,100 | 1.44 |
| 2022 | 74,590 | +4.1% | 53,890 | 1.38 |
| 2021 | 71,620 | −11% | 53,720 | 1.33 |
| 2020 | 80,520 | +4.2% | 52,650 | 1.53 |
| 2019 | 77,300 | −3.1% | 52,040 | 1.49 |
| 2018 | 79,800 | +0.3% | 57,990 | 1.38 |
| 2017 | 79,599 | +6.7% | 57,598 | 1.38 |
| 2016 | 74,584 | +5.9% | 57,421 | 1.30 |
| 2015 | 70,399 | −4.9% | 58,112 | 1.21 |
| 2014 | 74,016 | +2.0% | 54,780 | 1.35 |
| 2013 | 72,584 | −19% | 55,573 | 1.31 |
| 2012 | 89,865 | −14% | 68,437 | 1.31 |
| 2011 | 104,790 | −3.1% | 75,453 | 1.39 |
| 2010 | 108,160 | +1.4% | 86,184 | 1.25 |
| 2009 | 106,660 | −10% | 79,464 | 1.34 |
| 2008 | 118,723 | +5.4% | 79,518 | 1.49 |
| 2007 | 112,644 | −0.1% | 79,955 | 1.41 |
| 2006 | 112,796 | −4.7% | 81,737 | 1.38 |
| 2005 | 118,344 | +12% | 83,124 | 1.42 |
| 2004 | 105,245 | +15% | 84,073 | 1.25 |
| 2003 | 91,382 | −13% | 85,145 | 1.07 |
| 2002 | 104,891 | +0.9% | 86,040 | 1.22 |
| 2001 | 104,000 | −0.7% | 86,708 | 1.20 |
| 2000 | 104,755 | +1.6% | 88,500 | 1.18 |
| 1999 | 103,100 | +17% | 89,078 | 1.16 |
| 1998 | 87,998 | −16% | 89,432 | 0.98 |
| 1997 | 104,494 | +24% | 91,166 | 1.15 |
| 1996 | 84,140 | −6.8% | 92,985 | 0.90 |
| 1995 | 90,284 | +0.4% | 94,633 | 0.95 |
| 1994 | 89,944 | −9.2% | 102,459 | 0.88 |
| 1993 | 99,106 | +0.1% | 112,410 | 0.88 |
| 1992 | 99,013 | −22% | 115,144 | 0.86 |
| 1991 | 126,440 | +33% | 119,333 | 1.06 |
| 1990 | 94,970 | −2.9% | 120,430 | 0.79 |
| 1989 | 97,800 | −15% | 120,544 | 0.81 |
| 1988 | 114,400 | −6.1% | 115,749 | 0.99 |
| 1987 | 121,790 | −0.7% | 123,657 | 0.98 |
| 1986 | 122,700 | +16% | 124,525 | 0.99 |
| 1985 | 105,650 | +5.1% | 125,835 | 0.84 |
| 1984 | 100,500 | −21% | 127,543 | 0.79 |
| 1983 | 127,200 | +11% | 129,015 | 0.99 |
| 1982 | 115,000 | −57% | 199,400 | 0.58 |
| 1981 | 266,500 | +71% | 203,400 | 1.31 |
| 1980 | 155,600 | +54% | 206,600 | 0.75 |
| 1979 | 101,000 | −42% | 212,000 | 0.48 |
| 1978 | 175,000 | −0.6% | 215,500 | 0.81 |
| 1977 | 176,100 | +31% | 223,000 | 0.79 |
| 1976 | 134,000 | +30% | 228,600 | 0.59 |
| 1975 | 103,100 | −14% | 235,400 | 0.44 |
| 1974 | 119,200 | +98% | 242,700 | 0.49 |
| 1973 | 60,200 | −53% | 241,300 | 0.25 |
| 1972 | 127,700 | −5.3% | 248,000 | 0.51 |
| 1971 | 134,900 | −42% | 278,600 | 0.48 |
| 1970 | 230,600 | +20% | 296,000 | 0.78 |
| 1969 | 191,900 | −35% | 296,500 | 0.65 |
| 1968 | 297,100 | +21% | 299,400 | 0.99 |
| 1967 | 245,400 | +3.6% | 302,000 | 0.81 |
| 1966 | 236,900 | +4.6% | 304,200 | 0.78 |
| 1965 | 226,400 | −11% | 307,000 | 0.74 |
| 1964 | 255,800 | +19% | 309,800 | 0.83 |
| 1963 | 215,500 | +118% | 311,300 | 0.69 |
| 1962 | 98,900 | −70% | 313,400 | 0.32 |
| 1961 | 328,500 | — | 316,000 | 1.04 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 382 t USD 1.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 67
- Imports
- 2,313 t USD 11.7 m
- Importer rank
- 11 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 Italy?
Italy produced 74,960 t in 2024, 1.9% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Italy rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Italy ranked 8th 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 Italy changed?
It rose by 1.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 328,500 t in 1961.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Italy?
1.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (74,960 t from 53,390 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Italy export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Italy reported exports of 382 t (USD 1.5 m) and imports of 2,313 t (USD 11.7 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.