Almonds, in shell production in Syria
In 2024 Syria produced 60,830 t of almonds, in shell, the 12th largest in the world (1.54% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 75%. The record was 229,035 t in 2005. Area harvested: 71,258 ha, yield 0.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 60,830 t
- World rank
- 12 of 48
- 10-year change
- +75%
- Record
- 229,035 t
- 2005
Almonds, in shell in Syria, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Syria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 1.3% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.9
- world 1.6 (−48%)
- kg per person
- 2.47
- world 0.48
- 10-year change
- +75%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Afghanistan | 69,316 | 1.8% |
| 11 | Algeria | 68,513 | 1.7% |
| 12 | Syria | 60,830 | 1.5% |
| 13 | China | 48,000 | 1.2% |
| 14 | Chile | 45,972 | 1.2% |
Map of world production of almonds, in shell
Share of the world total; Syria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60,830 | −55% | 71,258 | 0.85 |
| 2023 | 135,433 | +328% | 71,118 | 1.90 |
| 2022 | 31,617 | −64% | 70,881 | 0.45 |
| 2021 | 87,768 | −29% | 71,509 | 1.23 |
| 2020 | 123,017 | +53% | 71,476 | 1.72 |
| 2019 | 80,258 | −18% | 71,520 | 1.12 |
| 2018 | 98,446 | +94% | 71,480 | 1.38 |
| 2017 | 50,875 | −8.3% | 72,296 | 0.70 |
| 2016 | 55,459 | +7.3% | 72,171 | 0.77 |
| 2015 | 51,686 | +49% | 72,029 | 0.72 |
| 2014 | 34,729 | −58% | 71,956 | 0.48 |
| 2013 | 83,229 | −3.5% | 71,563 | 1.16 |
| 2012 | 86,271 | −34% | 71,291 | 1.21 |
| 2011 | 130,296 | +78% | 71,551 | 1.82 |
| 2010 | 73,104 | −25% | 71,279 | 1.03 |
| 2009 | 97,002 | +17% | 71,105 | 1.36 |
| 2008 | 82,616 | +8.6% | 67,585 | 1.22 |
| 2007 | 76,093 | −29% | 64,214 | 1.18 |
| 2006 | 107,117 | −53% | 60,076 | 1.78 |
| 2005 | 229,035 | +86% | 58,747 | 3.90 |
| 2004 | 123,000 | −12% | 57,979 | 2.12 |
| 2003 | 140,300 | +0.9% | 57,332 | 2.45 |
| 2002 | 139,010 | +181% | 55,814 | 2.49 |
| 2001 | 49,487 | −21% | 41,690 | 1.19 |
| 2000 | 62,288 | +8.0% | 41,560 | 1.50 |
| 1999 | 57,697 | −14% | 39,861 | 1.45 |
| 1998 | 67,150 | +155% | 38,177 | 1.76 |
| 1997 | 26,341 | −52% | 36,137 | 0.73 |
| 1996 | 55,000 | +63% | 26,396 | 2.08 |
| 1995 | 33,662 | +21% | 25,014 | 1.35 |
| 1994 | 27,885 | +1.0% | 14,800 | 1.88 |
| 1993 | 27,600 | −10% | 19,984 | 1.38 |
| 1992 | 30,800 | −2.2% | 27,321 | 1.13 |
| 1991 | 31,500 | +152% | 26,457 | 1.19 |
| 1990 | 12,500 | −66% | 16,000 | 0.78 |
| 1989 | 37,300 | +64% | 15,800 | 2.36 |
| 1988 | 22,800 | +51% | 16,800 | 1.36 |
| 1987 | 15,101 | −72% | 14,800 | 1.02 |
| 1986 | 53,200 | +57% | 14,000 | 3.80 |
| 1985 | 33,829 | +16% | 13,200 | 2.56 |
| 1984 | 29,100 | +7.0% | 19,600 | 1.48 |
| 1983 | 27,200 | +210% | 19,400 | 1.40 |
| 1982 | 8,771 | +6.7% | 19,376 | 0.45 |
| 1981 | 8,223 | −23% | 20,911 | 0.39 |
| 1980 | 10,691 | −3.1% | 19,311 | 0.55 |
| 1979 | 11,029 | −6.2% | 12,725 | 0.87 |
| 1978 | 11,753 | −24% | 7,523 | 1.56 |
| 1977 | 15,532 | +112% | 7,486 | 2.07 |
| 1976 | 7,326 | +1.9% | 6,789 | 1.08 |
| 1975 | 7,190 | +12% | 4,852 | 1.48 |
| 1974 | 6,433 | −21% | 4,203 | 1.53 |
| 1973 | 8,108 | +4.0% | 3,677 | 2.21 |
| 1972 | 7,793 | +80% | 3,341 | 2.33 |
| 1971 | 4,336 | −8.3% | 2,245 | 1.93 |
| 1970 | 4,727 | +95% | 2,144 | 2.20 |
| 1969 | 2,421 | −19% | 2,549 | 0.95 |
| 1968 | 2,992 | +20% | 2,545 | 1.18 |
| 1967 | 2,500 | −34% | 2,977 | 0.84 |
| 1966 | 3,800 | +217% | 2,582 | 1.47 |
| 1965 | 1,200 | −43% | 2,539 | 0.47 |
| 1964 | 2,100 | +5.0% | 2,500 | 0.84 |
| 1963 | 2,000 | −17% | 2,500 | 0.80 |
| 1962 | 2,400 | +41% | 2,500 | 0.96 |
| 1961 | 1,700 | — | 2,300 | 0.74 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 283 t USD 224,000
- Exporter rank
- 18 of 67
- Imports
- 83 t USD 325,000
- Importer rank
- 52 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 Syria?
Syria produced 60,830 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Syria rank in the world for production of almonds, in shell?
Syria ranked 12th 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 Syria changed?
It rose by 75% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. The record was 229,035 t in 2005.
What is the yield of almonds, in shell in Syria?
0.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (60,830 t from 71,258 ha), against a world average of 1.6 t/ha.
Does Syria export or import almonds, in shell?
In 2024 Syria reported exports of 283 t (USD 224,000) and imports of 83 t (USD 325,000), 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.