Almonds: Australia achieves new record crop
November 12, 2026 at 12:52 PM ,
Der AUDITOR
September exports remain strong
In September 2026, the Australian almond sector achieved its second-highest export figure for that month, surpassed only by the 21,538 mt exported in September 2024. A total of 17,943 mt of shelled and inshell almonds were shipped overseas, representing an increase of 16.6% compared with the same month last year. Domestic shipments also rose year-on-year – by 10.8% to 2,290 mt. Total shipments, both domestic and overseas, stood at 20,234 mt, around 16% higher than in September 2025.
Among the top 10 export markets, only China (-34.3% to 7,100 mt) and Germany (-27% to 416 mt) recorded lower shipments in September 2026; nevertheless, the former remains by far the most important destination country. Shipments to India, however, rose by just under 277% to 4,424 mt, followed by Turkey (+528.2% to 1,558 mt), Vietnam (+47.4% to 1,546 mt), Spain (+211.3% to 467 mt) and the United Arab Emirates (+27.3% to 266 mt), which also saw significantly higher imports.
Demand from India fuels optimism
The first seven months of the 2026/2027 Australian almond season saw a substantial volume of exports. Between March and September 2026, a total of 94,672 mt of almonds, both inshell and shelled, were shipped overseas, an increase of 3.8% over the same period last year. Domestic shipments, however, continue to decline and, at 12,967 mt, are 9.2% below last year’s figure, meaning that total domestic and overseas shipments have risen by just 2.1% to 107,639 mt.
In its latest report, the Almond Board of Australia describes trade with India this season as particularly promising. Since the start of the season, sales to India have risen by 60%. Buying interest is so strong that shipments could potentially reach almost the Indian tariff quota of 34,000 mt (gross weight), which was established several years ago as part of the AI-ECTA negotiations. In the first seven months of this season, 24,038 mt of almonds (gross weight) were exported from Australia to India – comprising 18,540 mt of shelled and inshell almonds (+38.5% compared with last year).
Shipments to countries such as Turkey, as well as to Vietnam and Spain, have also risen. Despite a decline in shipments, China remains by far the most important market, with 46,788 mt (-13.3% compared with last year). Furthermore, exports to Germany and New Zealand also decreased year-on-year.
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Almond shipments*, Australia, in mt |
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Destination |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
Diff. |
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China |
53,972 |
46,788 |
-13.3% |
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India |
13,385 |
18,540 |
38.5% |
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Australia |
14,287 |
12,967 |
-9.2% |
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Turkey |
5,750 |
6,620 |
15.1% |
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Vietnam |
5,241 |
5,958 |
13.7% |
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Spain |
1,283 |
2,988 |
132.9% |
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Germany |
2,417 |
2,324 |
-3.8% |
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UAE |
1,112 |
1,166 |
4.9% |
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New Zealand |
1,256 |
1,080 |
-14.0% |
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Thailand |
1,144 |
1,075 |
-6.0% |
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Others |
5,610 |
8,133 |
45.0% |
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Total |
105,457 |
107,639 |
2.1% |
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Almond Board of Australia; Mar-Sep *shelled and inshell |
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New record crop
Despite the heavy rainfall that affected the harvest in spring 2026, production forecasts were initially optimistic at 166,892 mt, bearing in mind that the previous record crop for the 2024/2025 season stood at just 163,148 mt. In its latest monthly report dated 12 November 2026, the Almond Board of Australia has now stated that Australian almond growers were able to achieve a yield of 178,292 mt this year – around 15,000 mt more than the previous record and 23,000 mt, or 14.5% higher than last year’s figure.
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