Raw Almond Kernel Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Parent Product
Unblanched Almond Kernel
Sub Product
Diced Raw Almond Kernel, Sliced Raw Almond Kernel, Slivered Raw Almond Kernel, Whole Raw Almond Kernel
HS Code
080212
Last Updated
2026-08-21
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Almond Kernel market coverage spans 132 countries.
- 163 exporter companies and 203 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 810 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 14 countries.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-08-21.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Almond Kernel
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Raw Almond Kernel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Raw Almond Kernel: Colombia (+57.7%), Vietnam (+48.4%), United States (+15.1%).
Raw Almond Kernel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2026-02, countries with visible Raw Almond Kernel transaction unit prices: Colombia (11.98 USD / kg), India (8.32 USD / kg), Chile (7.63 USD / kg), United States (7.32 USD / kg), Mexico (6.68 USD / kg), 1 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | +15.1% | 397 | 7.13 USD / kg (503,382.843 kg) | 6.72 USD / kg (727,502.177 kg) | 6.72 USD / kg (498,028.566 kg) | 6.60 USD / kg (712,116.025 kg) | 7.42 USD / kg (369,386.955 kg) | 7.32 USD / kg (254,911.596 kg) | ||||||
| Chile | +10.5% | 362 | 8.07 USD / kg (146,154 kg) | 7.89 USD / kg (224,510 kg) | 8.04 USD / kg (159,340 kg) | 8.09 USD / kg (219,402 kg) | 8.62 USD / kg (25,960 kg) | 7.63 USD / kg (85,060 kg) | ||||||
| India | 0.0% | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.32 USD / kg (60 kg) | ||||||
| Panama | - | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.89 USD / kg (35 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Spain | +11.8% | 15 | 8.03 USD / kg (15,880 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.45 USD / kg (59,875.201 kg) | ||||||
| Colombia | +57.7% | 7 | 4.35 USD / kg (48.06 kg) | 8.04 USD / kg (118.94 kg) | - (-) | 11.67 USD / kg (30 kg) | - (-) | 11.98 USD / kg (22.1 kg) | ||||||
| Ecuador | - | 3 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Hong Kong | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| United Kingdom | +4.8% | 4 | 6.31 USD / kg (38,102.398 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Mexico | -12.9% | 9 | 4.04 USD / kg (0.5 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.85 USD / kg (1.3 kg) | 7.85 USD / kg (0.13 kg) | 6.68 USD / kg (654.81 kg) |
Raw Almond Kernel Global Supply Chain Coverage
366 companies
163 exporters and 203 importers are mapped for Raw Almond Kernel.
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Raw Almond Kernel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
163 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Almond Kernel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Raw Almond Kernel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-30
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Almond, Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel +1
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingOthers
Exporting Countries: Argentina
Supplying Products: Almond, Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel +1
(Russia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: Azerbaijan
Supplying Products: Almond, Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel +1
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
Exporting Countries: Uzbekistan
Supplying Products: Almond, Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel +1
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-01
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Latvia)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: LogisticsOthers
Exporting Countries: Russia
Supplying Products: Almond, Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel +1
Raw Almond Kernel Global Exporter Coverage
163 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Almond Kernel (HS Code 080212) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 716,378,359 kg | 3,522,096,269 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 121,887,651.315 kg | 650,833,786.556 USD |
| 3 | Australia | 89,106,468.8 kg | 430,309,559.689 USD |
| 4 | Turkiye | 32,087,883 kg | 167,363,188 USD |
| 5 | Netherlands | 27,112,415 kg | 142,864,766.127 USD |
| 6 | Germany | 19,820,929 kg | 133,406,005.644 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 12,640,454 kg | 76,032,028.468 USD |
| 8 | Portugal | 13,111,731.973 kg | 59,306,321.613 USD |
| 9 | Chile | 5,901,518.5 kg | 38,703,556.53 USD |
| 10 | Hong Kong | 3,757,814 kg | 17,390,058.155 USD |
Raw Almond Kernel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Raw Almond Kernel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
203 importer companies are mapped for Raw Almond Kernel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Almond Kernel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-20
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Russia)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: -
(Chile)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Argentina, Peru, Brazil
(Argentina)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-22
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood WholesalersGrocery StoresOnline Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Germany, United Kingdom, China, Libya, Belgium, Netherlands, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Georgia
(Azerbaijan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-07-21
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
203 companies
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Almond Kernel (HS Code 080212) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 96,355,834.021 kg | 492,072,673.877 USD |
| 2 | Spain | 100,269,054.02 kg | 359,529,926.658 USD |
| 3 | Italy | 71,404,468 kg | 346,908,691.365 USD |
| 4 | Turkiye | 65,151,367 kg | 290,745,668 USD |
| 5 | Japan | 37,364,575 kg | 198,102,202.534 USD |
| 6 | Netherlands | 39,282,834.672 kg | 189,703,116.914 USD |
| 7 | South Korea | 29,076,459.192 kg | 143,071,336 USD |
| 8 | Canada | 24,840,980.877 kg | 136,924,649.956 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 23,115,872 kg | 121,921,381.935 USD |
| 10 | India | 13,206,980 kg | 83,942,041.044 USD |
Raw Almond Kernel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (shelled kernel)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree nuts
Scientific NamePrunus dulcis
PerishabilityLow
Growing Conditions
- Mediterranean-type climate with cool winters and warm, dry summers
- Well-drained soils; irrigation commonly used in commercial orchards in arid/semi-arid regions
- Cross-pollination requirements for many varieties; managed honey bee pollination is widely used in intensive systems
Main VarietiesNonpareil group (California-type), Carmel/Monterey/Mission type (California-type), Marcona type (Mediterranean-type), Guara type (Mediterranean-type)
Consumption Forms
- Whole kernels (snack and culinary use)
- Roasted/flavored kernels
- Blanched, sliced, diced formats for bakery/confectionery
- Ground almond meal/flour and pastes (e.g., marzipan-style applications)
- Nut butters and plant-based beverages
Grading Factors
- Kernel size/count and uniformity
- Moisture level
- Foreign material and shell fragments
- Insect damage and defects (chips, doubles, shrivels)
- Aflatoxin compliance and microbiological specifications as required by destination/buyer
Planting to HarvestTypically ~3–4 years from planting to first meaningful commercial harvest; full production often reached several years later depending on variety and management.
Market
Raw almond kernels are a globally traded tree nut used both as a snack and as an input for confectionery, bakery, and plant-based food manufacturing. Global export availability is highly concentrated, with the United States (California) playing a central role in international supply alongside Mediterranean producers and Australia. Trade flows are strongly shaped by crop-year yield variability, water and heat stress in key orchards, and stringent buyer requirements on food safety (notably aflatoxins and Salmonella controls). Demand is diversified across North America, the European Union, South and East Asia, with quality specifications and residue/contaminant compliance acting as key market access factors.
Market Growth
Major Producing Countries
- United StatesGlobal-scale production centered in California orchards; pivotal to export availability
- SpainMajor Mediterranean producer; supplies both domestic and EU markets with specialty varieties (e.g., Marcona)
- AustraliaSouthern Hemisphere producer supporting counter-seasonal shipments and diversification for importers
- TurkiyeSignificant regional producer with growing commercial orchards in some areas
- IranNotable producer in West Asia; trade flows can be affected by sanctions and payment/logistics constraints
Major Exporting Countries
- United StatesLeading global exporter; shipments influence global price discovery and buyer programs
- SpainExports within the EU and to nearby markets; also a processing and distribution node
- AustraliaExport-oriented producer; provides supply diversification for Asia-Pacific importers
Major Importing Countries
- GermanyLarge EU consumption and processing market for nuts and confectionery inputs
- NetherlandsEU logistics gateway with re-export and processing/distribution functions
- IndiaLarge consumer market; demand spans retail packs and food manufacturing uses
- ChinaLarge consumer and processing market; demand sensitive to macro conditions and trade policies
- ItalyConfectionery and bakery manufacturing demand alongside retail consumption
Supply Calendar
- United States (California):Aug, Sep, OctMain harvest and initial processing/shipping window for the dominant export origin
- Spain:Aug, SepMediterranean harvest window supporting EU supply programs
- Australia:Feb, Mar, AprSouthern Hemisphere harvest provides counter-seasonal availability for some markets
- Turkey:Aug, SepNorthern Hemisphere harvest aligned with broader Mediterranean seasonality
Specification
Major VarietiesNonpareil, Carmel, Monterey, Mission, Butte/Padre, Marcona, Guara
Physical Attributes
- Kernel size and count specifications are commonly used for contract grades and retail program consistency
- Color uniformity and absence of defects (chips, doubles, shrivels) influence acceptance and price
- Low foreign material and minimal insect damage are core commercial quality requirements
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture specifications are used to manage shelf-life and mold risk in transit and storage
- Peroxide value/free fatty acid checks are used by some buyers to monitor rancidity risk during storage
- Aflatoxin testing against importing-market limits is a frequent requirement for international shipments
Grades
- USDA grade standards exist for shelled almonds and are used as reference points alongside buyer-specific defect tolerances
- Buyer contracts commonly define defect limits (insect damage, splits, foreign material) and microbiological/contaminant criteria
Packaging
- Food-grade bulk cartons/bags with inner liners are common for industrial customers (confectionery, bakery, ingredient users)
- Vacuum or inert-gas options may be used for extended storage programs to slow oxidation
- Retail kernels are typically packed in consumer-facing pouches/jars with oxygen and moisture management features depending on market positioning
ProcessingKernels may be further processed into blanched, sliced, diced, roasted, or ground (flour/paste) formats depending on end useSalmonella-control treatments (e.g., validated pasteurization steps) may be required by some markets and buyer programs
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Orchard harvest (shaking/sweeping) -> hulling/shelling -> drying -> sorting/grading -> food-safety treatment as required -> packaging -> containerized export -> importer warehousing/processing -> retail/industrial distribution
Demand Drivers
- Snack and culinary use in retail channels (whole kernels, flavored/roasted variants)
- Confectionery and bakery manufacturing demand (inclusions, marzipan/pastes, toppings)
- Ingredient demand for plant-based foods (almond beverages, nut butters, powders/flours)
Temperature
- Cool, dry storage and humidity control help prevent quality loss (rancidity, mold) during long-duration logistics
- Odor-taint prevention is important because almonds can absorb off-odors during storage and transport
Atmosphere Control
- Some handlers use oxygen-managed packaging or controlled-atmosphere storage to slow oxidation and manage pest risks during longer storage programs
Shelf Life
- Almond kernels have relatively long shelf life compared with fresh produce, but are sensitive to heat, oxygen, and moisture which accelerate rancidity and quality degradation
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal export availability is heavily influenced by the United States (California); drought, extreme heat, or water allocation restrictions in this core origin can tighten global supply and raise prices across import markets.Diversify origin programs (e.g., Mediterranean + Australia), use staggered contracting and inventory buffers, and monitor key origin water/heat indicators ahead of the Northern Hemisphere harvest.
Food Safety MediumAflatoxin contamination risk (from Aspergillus species) and Salmonella control expectations can lead to border rejections, recalls, and reputational damage if prevention and testing programs are weak.Implement HACCP-based controls, validated kill-steps where required, and routine contaminant testing aligned to destination-market limits (Codex and national regulations).
Climate MediumYield and quality are sensitive to heat stress, variable winter chill, and extreme weather events that affect flowering, nut set, and harvest conditions, increasing year-to-year supply volatility.Track climate indicators by origin, prioritize resilient varieties/regions, and contract with multiple handlers to reduce single-region exposure.
Quality Degradation MediumOxidation-driven rancidity and moisture-driven mold risk can increase during long storage or shipping if temperature/humidity controls and packaging specifications are inadequate.Use moisture/oxygen management in packaging, maintain cool/dry warehousing, and apply QA release testing (moisture and oxidation indicators) for long-held lots.
Trade Policy MediumTariffs, sanctions, and non-tariff measures (residue tolerances, documentation and inspection regimes) can rapidly alter trade routes and landed costs for major origins and destinations.Maintain multi-origin qualification, monitor policy changes via WTO and national customs updates, and design contracts with contingency clauses for regulatory disruptions.
Sustainability
- Water stewardship and drought resilience in major producing orchards (irrigation dependence and regulatory constraints in water-stressed basins)
- Pollinator health and biodiversity considerations due to large-scale reliance on managed honey bee pollination in some production systems
- Pesticide use, residue compliance, and integrated pest management expectations from importing markets
Labor & Social
- Seasonal agricultural labor availability and worker safety in orchard and processing operations
- Supply-chain due diligence expectations for human rights compliance in agricultural value chains (varying by importing market)
FAQ
Which origin most strongly influences global almond kernel export availability?The United States—especially California—plays a central role in global almond kernel exports, so crop outcomes and logistics from this origin often set the tone for global availability and pricing, with Spain and Australia providing additional export supply.
When are the main global harvest windows for almond kernels?Northern Hemisphere supply is typically centered on late-summer to early-autumn harvests (e.g., California and Spain commonly peak around August–October), while Australia’s Southern Hemisphere harvest commonly peaks earlier in the year (around February–April), supporting some counter-seasonal availability.
What are the most important food safety risks buyers manage in international almond kernel trade?Buyers commonly focus on aflatoxin compliance (mycotoxin limits and testing) and Salmonella control expectations, supported by HACCP-based programs and destination-market requirements referenced by Codex and national regulators.
Sources
Raw Almond Kernel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Andorra
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Armenia
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Aruba
Azerbaijan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Barbados
Belgium
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