FAOSTAT · 1961–2024

Almonds, in shell production in Portugal

In 2024 Portugal produced 90,760 t of almonds, in shell, the 7th largest in the world (2.30% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 905%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 73,770 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.

Today’s prices

Production, 2024: 90,760 t
World rank: 7 of 48
10-year change: +905%
Record: 90,760 t; 2024

Almonds, in shell in Portugal, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

Portugal compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total: 2.3%; 0.33% in 2014
Yield, t/ha: 1.2; world 1.6 (−25%)
kg per person: 8.71; world 0.48
10-year change: +905%; world +43%

Position in the world ranking

#	Country	Tonnes	Share
5	Morocco	163,616	4.1%
6	Iran	132,106	3.3%
7	Portugal	90,760	2.3%
8	Italy	74,960	1.9%
9	Tunisia	70,873	1.8%

Full ranking of 48 countries

Map of world production of almonds, in shell

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Portugal is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change	Area harvested, ha	Yield, t/ha
2024	90,760	+31%	73,770	1.23
2023	69,510	+50%	71,690	0.97
2022	46,220	+12%	63,880	0.72
2021	41,450	+31%	58,400	0.71
2020	31,610	−2.1%	52,340	0.60
2019	32,300	+49%	49,350	0.65
2018	21,640	−6.5%	39,640	0.55
2017	23,140	+166%	34,002	0.68
2016	8,713	−14%	31,464	0.28
2015	10,090	+12%	30,150	0.33
2014	9,033	+103%	28,871	0.31
2013	4,446	−38%	28,480	0.16
2012	7,178	−6.5%	27,191	0.26
2011	7,680	+9.5%	26,877	0.29
2010	7,012	−23%	26,842	0.26
2009	9,145	+24%	26,839	0.34
2008	7,367	−20%	28,535	0.26
2007	9,164	−12%	30,048	0.30
2006	10,357	−12%	33,158	0.31
2005	11,740	−3.3%	33,762	0.35
2004	12,135	−12%	34,235	0.35
2003	13,817	−22%	34,711	0.40
2002	17,764	+24%	35,723	0.50
2001	14,272	−15%	36,896	0.39
2000	16,737	−26%	37,923	0.44
1999	22,567	−9.0%	38,874	0.58
1998	24,796	−39%	40,826	0.61
1997	40,363	+38%	40,862	0.99
1996	29,232	+24%	41,244	0.71
1995	23,552	−11%	41,512	0.57
1994	26,433	−40%	41,953	0.63
1993	43,975	−4.3%	41,893	1.05
1992	45,940	−13%	42,600	1.08
1991	52,728	+190%	42,390	1.24
1990	18,190	−17%	42,300	0.43
1989	21,960	+144%	41,980	0.52
1988	9,000	−47%	41,960	0.21
1987	17,000	+18%	41,610	0.41
1986	14,450	−11%	41,445	0.35
1985	16,300	−5.0%	41,314	0.39
1984	17,158	−20%	41,210	0.42
1983	21,447	+19%	41,139	0.52
1982	18,000	+120%	41,039	0.44
1981	8,200	+26%	40,937	0.20
1980	6,500	+63%	40,852	0.16
1979	4,000	−78%	40,816	0.10
1978	17,829	+54%	40,640	0.44
1977	11,577	−40%	40,518	0.29
1976	19,146	+67%	40,331	0.47
1975	11,465	−37%	40,126	0.29
1974	18,214	−25%	39,842	0.46
1973	24,230	+7.8%	39,570	0.61
1972	22,480	−6.3%	39,330	0.57
1971	23,980	+20%	39,170	0.61
1970	19,910	+128%	39,020	0.51
1969	8,720	−50%	38,860	0.22
1968	17,400	−8.4%	38,750	0.45
1967	19,000	+217%	38,000	0.50
1966	6,000	−57%	38,000	0.16
1965	14,000	+7.7%	38,000	0.37
1964	13,000	+8.3%	36,000	0.36
1963	12,000	−33%	36,000	0.33
1962	18,000	+13%	38,000	0.47
1961	16,000	—	37,000	0.43

Trade, 2024

Exports: 26,722 t USD 58.2 m
Exporter rank: 3 of 67
Imports: 681 t USD 1.6 m
Importer rank: 18 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 Portugal?

Portugal produced 90,760 t in 2024, 2.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

Where does Portugal rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?

Portugal ranked 7th 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 Portugal changed?

It rose by 905% 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 Portugal?

1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (90,760 t from 73,770 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.

Does Portugal export or import almonds, in shell?

In 2024 Portugal reported exports of 26,722 t (USD 58.2 m) and imports of 681 t (USD 1.6 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

United States Australia Spain Turkey Morocco Iran Italy Tunisia Afghanistan Algeria Syria China

All countries producing almonds, in shell

Other products of Portugal

Cow milk Tomatoes Olives Skim milk of cows Grapes Beer Wine Maize Pork (pig meat)Potatoes Oranges Chicken meat

Agricultural production in Portugal

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.