Almond Kernel Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026

Parent Product
Almond
Sub Product
Blanched Almond Kernel, Unblanched Almond Kernel
HS Code
080212
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Almond Kernel market coverage spans 150 countries.
  • 2,033 exporter companies and 2,408 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 9,770 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 1 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-06-29.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Almond Kernel

Analyze 9,770 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Almond Kernel.

Almond Kernel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Almond Kernel to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Almond Kernel: United Arab Emirates (-63.7%), Spain (+39.8%), Vietnam (+31.9%).

Almond Kernel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-08, benchmark Almond Kernel country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Almond Kernel transaction unit prices: Ecuador (17.80 USD / kg), South Africa (13.50 USD / kg), Mexico (12.13 USD / kg), Iran (10.69 USD / kg), India (9.20 USD / kg), 12 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-07
United States+20.5%4,8027.23 USD / kg (7,323,568.312 kg)6.98 USD / kg (7,465,323.572 kg)6.70 USD / kg (8,430,600.53 kg)6.66 USD / kg (7,214,900.034 kg)6.88 USD / kg (10,549,099.699 kg)6.95 USD / kg (5,488,575.291 kg)
Spain+39.8%1138.35 USD / kg (199,909.4 kg)7.84 USD / kg (109,773 kg)7.67 USD / kg (125,680 kg)7.91 USD / kg (310,648 kg)9.00 USD / kg (90,802 kg)9.13 USD / kg (264,543.4 kg)
Chile+14.2%1,9278.20 USD / kg (2,857,179.35 kg)7.81 USD / kg (1,599,710.4 kg)8.02 USD / kg (1,862,228.4 kg)7.87 USD / kg (1,646,108.06 kg)7.78 USD / kg (1,147,008.54 kg)7.84 USD / kg (477,352.36 kg)
India+8.2%5738.29 USD / kg (25,846 kg)9.12 USD / kg (30,894.4 kg)8.68 USD / kg (16,763.98 kg)8.96 USD / kg (14,044 kg)9.30 USD / kg (20,594.01 kg)9.20 USD / kg (11,155.02 kg)
Afghanistan+4.7%4847.11 USD / kg (210,023 kg)7.51 USD / kg (300,803 kg)7.07 USD / kg (757,816 kg)9.73 USD / kg (22,795 kg)7.07 USD / kg (243,401 kg)7.13 USD / kg (688,757 kg)
Iran+31.4%20412.12 USD / kg (127,592 kg)14.16 USD / kg (153,604 kg)10.50 USD / kg (67,853.22 kg)- (-)10.90 USD / kg (222,292 kg)10.69 USD / kg (67,853 kg)
Australia+31.0%1136.44 USD / kg (54,793.313 kg)6.44 USD / kg (208,572.121 kg)6.33 USD / kg (331,593.12 kg)7.01 USD / kg (108,618.797 kg)5.88 USD / kg (239,280.277 kg)5.94 USD / kg (335,499.924 kg)
Ecuador+2.0%3614.92 USD / kg (810.26 kg)15.17 USD / kg (669.8 kg)16.04 USD / kg (536.99 kg)14.42 USD / kg (593.92 kg)14.54 USD / kg (503.15 kg)17.80 USD / kg (578.2 kg)
Costa Rica-6.6%26- (-)3.08 USD / kg (1.68 kg)14.26 USD / kg (8.06 kg)- (-)8.73 USD / kg (240 kg)8.81 USD / kg (1,024 kg)
Vietnam+31.9%5617.53 USD / kg (577,144.461 kg)7.52 USD / kg (741,364.336 kg)7.51 USD / kg (1,055,413.883 kg)7.06 USD / kg (546,969.76 kg)7.50 USD / kg (1,073,019.74 kg)7.16 USD / kg (937,965.477 kg)
Almond Kernel Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,441 companies
2,033 exporters and 2,408 importers are mapped for Almond Kernel.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Almond Kernel, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.

Almond Kernel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

2,033 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Almond Kernel. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Almond Kernel Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners

1 premium Almond Kernel suppliers include country, industry, and contactability signals to prioritize credible export partners faster.
Comercializadora San Juan Limitada
Chile
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Almond Kernel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 2,033 total exporter companies in the Almond Kernel supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Turkiye)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleTrade
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(Afghanistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Kazakhstan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingLogistics
Almond Kernel Global Exporter Coverage
2,033 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Almond Kernel supply depth and sourcing optionality.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics to narrow Almond Kernel opportunities by country, product, and value-chain role, then open company profiles to validate fit.

Top Exporting Countries for Almond Kernel (HS Code 080212) in 2024

For Almond Kernel in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States716,378,359 kg3,522,096,269 USD
2Spain121,887,651.315 kg650,833,786.556 USD
3Australia89,106,468.8 kg430,309,559.689 USD
4Turkiye32,087,883 kg167,363,188 USD
5Netherlands27,112,415 kg142,864,766.127 USD
6Germany19,820,929 kg133,406,005.644 USD
7Italy12,640,454 kg76,032,028.468 USD
8Portugal13,111,731.973 kg59,306,321.613 USD
9Chile5,901,518.5 kg38,703,556.53 USD
10Hong Kong3,757,814 kg17,390,058.155 USD

Almond Kernel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Almond Kernel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,408 importer companies are mapped for Almond Kernel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Almond Kernel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

Review leading buyer profiles and compare them against 2,408 total importer companies tracked for Almond Kernel. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate buyer quality and demand concentration.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-03
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 5M - 10M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: South Korea, Malaysia
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Libya)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-29
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,408 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Almond Kernel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Almond Kernel (HS Code 080212) in 2024

For Almond Kernel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany96,355,834.021 kg492,072,673.877 USD
2Spain100,269,054.02 kg359,529,926.658 USD
3Italy71,404,468 kg346,908,691.365 USD
4Turkiye65,151,367 kg290,745,668 USD
5Japan37,364,575 kg198,102,202.534 USD
6Netherlands39,282,834.672 kg189,703,116.914 USD
7South Korea29,076,459.192 kg143,071,336 USD
8Canada24,840,980.877 kg136,924,649.956 USD
9United Kingdom23,115,872 kg121,921,381.935 USD
10India13,206,980 kg83,942,041.044 USD

Almond Kernel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Almond Kernel

Almond Kernel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Almond Kernel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-01, countries with visible Almond Kernel wholesale unit prices: Italy (11.70 USD / kg).
Country2025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-042026-052026-062026-07
Italy11.66 USD / kg11.73 USD / kg11.62 USD / kg11.56 USD / kg11.70 USD / kg11.70 USD / kg
Portugal---8.66 USD / kg8.77 USD / kg-
Russia9.04 USD / kg8.77 USD / kg8.96 USD / kg9.00 USD / kg9.16 USD / kg-
Ukraine10.87 USD / kg10.81 USD / kg10.77 USD / kg10.53 USD / kg10.61 USD / kg-

Almond Kernel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Almond Kernel wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 4 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1Italy11.66 USD / kg11.40 USD / kg11.90 USD / kg+10.1%
2Portugal8.72 USD / kg8.61 USD / kg8.80 USD / kg+1.7%
3Russia9.03 USD / kg8.64 USD / kg9.44 USD / kg+48.6%
4Ukraine10.96 USD / kg9.90 USD / kg11.46 USD / kg+13.0%

Latest Almond Kernel Wholesale Export Price Updates

Use the latest 5 Almond Kernel wholesale updates to validate current export price points and origin-level supplier changes.
DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-06-01Миг**** ************* ***** *** ******* * ******* ****11.20 USD / kg
2026-06-01Миг****** ********* ******* ********* ***** *** * ******* ****11.35 USD / kg
2026-03-01MAN***** *************** ********** * ********* ****** *********** ********11.57 USD / kg
2025-12-01Amê******** ************* *** *********** * ******* ****** ***** ***** * *****8.77 USD / kg
2025-12-01Мин**** *********** * ******** ******9.24 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormShelled (Dried Kernel)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupTree nuts
Scientific NamePrunus dulcis
PerishabilityLow (dry-stable but oxidation-sensitive)
Growing Conditions
  • Mediterranean-type climates with cool winters and warm, dry summers
  • Well-drained soils; sensitivity to waterlogging
  • Irrigation commonly used in major commercial systems; frost risk during bloom is a key hazard
Main VarietiesNonpareil group, California cultivars (e.g., Carmel, Monterey, Mission), Mediterranean premium types (e.g., Marcona)
Consumption Forms
  • Whole kernels for snacking and retail packs
  • Ingredient use in bakery, confectionery, and cereals (sliced/diced/meal)
  • Blanched or roasted kernels for further processing
  • Ground paste/flour and almond oil in food manufacturing
Grading Factors
  • Kernel size and count/grade specifications
  • Defects (broken, shriveled, insect-damaged, chipped)
  • Foreign material and shell fragments control
  • Moisture and storage-condition compliance
  • Aflatoxin compliance and related food-safety documentation
Planting to HarvestOrchards typically require multiple years to reach first commercial yields and several more to reach full production, depending on cultivar and management.

Market

Shelled almonds are a globally traded tree-nut commodity with export supply highly concentrated in the United States (California), alongside significant production and export participation from Australia and Spain. Demand is broad-based across snack nuts, bakery/confectionery, and ingredient uses (including processed foods and plant-based applications), making trade flows sensitive to both consumer trends and industrial procurement. Because kernels are dry-stable but quality is oxidation- and contaminant-sensitive, buyers emphasize specification control (defects, moisture, food-safety testing) and storage discipline. Global trade dynamics are shaped by crop-year yield variability in key origins, food-safety and contaminant regulation (notably aflatoxins), and shipping/logistics costs for bulk nut cargo.
Market GrowthMixed (medium-term outlook)Demand grows in some food and snack segments while total trade value and volumes fluctuate with major-origin crop cycles and price movements
Major Producing Countries
  • United StatesDominant global producer; commercial production concentrated in California’s Central Valley
  • AustraliaMajor Southern Hemisphere producer with export-oriented industry (notably Victoria/New South Wales)
  • SpainLarge European producer; includes premium varieties (e.g., Marcona) and both domestic and export channels
  • TurkiyeSignificant regional producer with expanding orchard base in some areas
  • IranNotable producer with variable export presence depending on crop and trade conditions
Major Exporting Countries
  • United StatesPrimary global export origin for shelled almond kernels; bulk shipments to Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
  • AustraliaImportant counter-seasonal export supplier to Asian and European buyers
  • SpainExports within Europe and to selected third markets; also a trading/processing participant in some segments
Major Importing Countries
  • IndiaOne of the largest destination markets for imported almonds by volume/value in many years
  • GermanyMajor EU import market and industrial user; often supplied via EU trading hubs
  • NetherlandsEU entry/trading hub for re-export and processing distribution
  • ChinaLarge consumer market with import demand that can shift with price and policy conditions
  • United Arab EmiratesRegional trading and consumption hub for the Gulf and nearby markets
Supply Calendar
  • United States (California):Aug, Sep, OctMain harvest/processing window; shipments can continue year-round from storage
  • Australia (SE Australia):Feb, Mar, AprSouthern Hemisphere harvest; provides counter-seasonal new-crop timing versus the U.S.
  • Spain (Mediterranean regions):Aug, SepLate-summer harvest timing; supply varies by region and rainfall/irrigation conditions

Specification

Major VarietiesNonpareil, Carmel, Monterey, Mission, Butte, Padre, Marcona
Physical Attributes
  • Kernel integrity and form (whole kernels, halves/pieces) are key commercial descriptors
  • Color and absence of visible damage (chips, shrivel, insect damage) are common buyer-facing quality cues
  • Odor/flavor neutrality at shipment is expected; rancid notes indicate oxidation or poor storage
Compositional Metrics
  • Moisture specifications are commonly set by buyers to support storage stability and reduce mold risk
  • Peroxide value and free fatty acid indicators may be used to monitor oxidative quality in storage and ingredients applications
  • Aflatoxin compliance testing is a critical commercial requirement in many importing markets
Grades
  • USDA (US) standards/grade-related defect tolerances are widely referenced in trade specifications
  • UNECE standards for almond kernels are used as a common international reference for quality/defect terminology
Packaging
  • Bulk cartons with food-grade inner liners (poly) are common for international trade
  • Vacuum packing or nitrogen/modified-atmosphere packing is used for quality preservation in some programs
  • Traceability labeling by lot/crop year and origin is commonly required by industrial buyers
ProcessingLow water activity supports ambient shipping, but kernels are oxidation-sensitive and absorb odors if storage is poorCommon downstream transformations include blanching, roasting, slicing/dicing, grinding into meal/flour, and pressing for almond oil

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard production -> harvest -> hulling/shelling -> sorting/grading -> (optional) pasteurization/validated lethality step -> packaging -> ambient storage -> ocean/land freight -> industrial processing/retail distribution
Demand Drivers
  • Snack nut consumption and premiumization in some markets
  • Bakery, confectionery, and cereal inclusion as a high-value ingredient
  • Ingredient demand for nut-based pastes, fillings, and some plant-based formulations
Temperature
  • Ambient logistics are typical, but cool, dry storage is important to slow oxidation and maintain sensory quality
  • Humidity control is important to limit mold risk and protect quality specifications
Atmosphere Control
  • Vacuum or nitrogen/modified-atmosphere packaging is used in some supply chains to reduce oxidation during storage and long transit
Shelf Life
  • Shelf life is generally long under cool, dry, oxygen-managed storage; warm temperatures and oxygen exposure accelerate rancidity and quality claims deterioration

Risks

Supply Concentration HighGlobal export availability for shelled almonds is heavily concentrated in the United States, with commercial production clustered in California; drought, water allocation constraints, extreme heat, or orchard disease impacts in this single region can quickly tighten global supply and raise prices.Diversify origin coverage (e.g., U.S., Australia, Spain), maintain crop-year and inventory buffers, and monitor major-origin crop reports and water/climate indicators to adjust contracting early.
Food Safety HighAflatoxin contamination risk (from improper drying/storage) and pathogen control expectations (e.g., validated lethality/pasteurization programs in some markets) can lead to import rejections, recalls, or buyer delistings.Use supplier programs with documented HACCP, routine aflatoxin testing, humidity-managed storage, and validated pathogen-control steps aligned to destination-market requirements.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImporting markets apply strict contaminant limits and food-safety verification (including border controls/alerts), and non-compliance can disrupt trade flows or force costly rework/re-routing.Align specifications to destination-market contaminant limits, maintain complete COAs/traceability documentation, and track border alert systems for emerging compliance issues.
Price Volatility MediumAlmond prices can swing with major-origin crop size, carry-in stocks, and substitution dynamics across tree nuts, impacting procurement budgets and contract performance.Use staged purchasing, risk-sharing contract structures, and multi-origin qualification to reduce exposure to single-crop shocks.
Logistics MediumBulk nut cargo is exposed to container availability, ocean freight cost spikes, and transit delays; extended warm transit can accelerate oxidation and degrade quality.Plan shipments to avoid peak congestion, use quality-preserving packaging (liners/MAP) where needed, and specify maximum transit and temperature exposure conditions with carriers.
Sustainability
  • Water use and water-stress exposure in key producing regions, especially California, elevating supply volatility and ESG scrutiny
  • Pollinator (honeybee) health and availability risks linked to concentrated seasonal pollination demand in major almond production systems
  • Climate-change-driven heat, drought, and extreme weather affecting yield stability in concentrated production zones
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal labor availability and farmworker heat-stress/occupational safety risks in hot growing regions
  • Supply-chain due diligence expectations (traceability, labor compliance) from major retail and industrial buyers

FAQ

Why is California a central risk factor for global shelled almond supply?Because global export supply is heavily concentrated in the United States and commercial production is clustered in California, drought, water-allocation constraints, and extreme heat there can quickly tighten global availability and raise prices.
What are the most important food-safety and compliance risks for traded shelled almonds?Aflatoxins (linked to mold risk from poor drying or humid storage) and buyer/destination expectations for pathogen control are the most critical; failures can trigger border rejections, recalls, or loss of approved-supplier status.
When do the main global origins typically harvest almonds?The United States (California) typically has a late-summer to early-autumn harvest window, Australia’s harvest occurs in late summer to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, and Spain’s harvest is commonly in late summer; kernels can ship year-round from storage.

Almond Kernel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices

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All country market pages: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Bulgaria, Bahrain, Benin, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Bhutan, Botswana, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Switzerland, Ivory Coast, Chile, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, France, Gabon, United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, India, Iran, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Moldova, Montenegro, Madagascar, Macedonia, Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Mexico, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Qatar, Romania, Serbia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sierra Leone, Senegal, El Salvador, Swaziland, Thailand, Tajikistan, East Timor, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Turkiye, Taiwan, Tanzania, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela, Vietnam, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

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