Top Almond Producing Countries

Almond farming has its historical roots in the regions of Central and Southwest Asia, particularly around present-day Iran and Afghanistan, where wild almonds were first domesticated thousands of years ago. The cultivation of almonds spread westward through the Mediterranean by ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, who valued the nut for its nutritional and culinary uses. Today, the United States is by far the world’s leading producer of almonds, with California accounting for over 80% of global production thanks to its ideal Mediterranean climate and advanced agricultural technology. Other significant almond-producing countries include Spain, which leads European production and has a long tradition of cultivating native varieties, as well as Iran, Morocco, Turkey, and Italy. These countries benefit from climates with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters, which are optimal for almond trees. The global almond industry has grown substantially in recent decades, driven by rising demand for healthy snacks and plant-based products.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat