California Almond Industry Overview Key Industry Statistics
Jan 06, 2016
California Almond Industry Overview
Key Industry Statistics
Growing Places…
•Almonds are California’s number one tree nut crop.
•During the 2008-2009 crop year, approximately six thousand growers located throughout the Central Valley of California produced 1.615 billion pounds of almonds on 680,000 bearing acres.
•2009-2010 crop year is estimated to be 710,000 bearing acres.
•There are approximately 100 Almond Handlers in California.
Bearing Acres - Hectares
37,000
68,800
100,300
132,300
166,300
267,100
Bearing acreage for FY 09/10 is
estimated to be 287,300 hectares
Bearing acreage for FY 09/10 is
estimated to be 287,300 hectares
40,500
80,900
121,400
161,900
202,300
242,800
283,300
Bearing Acres
91,400
170,000
248,000
327,000
411,000
660,000
Bearing acreage for FY 09/10 is
estimated to be 710,000 acres
Bearing acreage for FY 09/10 is
estimated to be 710,000 acres
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
CA Almond Production (Metric Tons)
CA Almond Production (Million Lbs)
Source: Almond Board of California
Important California Export
• 80% of worldwide production
• Shipments: 30% U.S.
70% Export• Export to 90+
countries• Top U.S. Specialty
Crop Export• California’s #1
agricultural export (value basis)
Source: USDA, Economic Research Service, Fruit & Tree Nut Situation and Outlook.
Competing Nuts Marketable Production 2008/09
California Almond Shipments
Source: Almond Board of California, Fiscal Year August-July Basis
Historically, exports have accounted for about 70% of shipments, with 30% consumed in the U.S.
Top World Destinations 2008/09
Source: Almond Board of California, Fiscal Year August-July Basis
California Almond Exports by Region
Source: Almond Board of California, FY 2008/09 ending July 31, 2009
Top 10 Export DestinationsMillion Pounds
Source: Almond Board of California, FY 2008/09 ending July 31, 2009
Industry On-Going Commitment, Investment
Nutrition ResearchDiscover and document
health and nutritional benefits
Heart healthNine clinical studies over the last 13 years have shown that almonds can lower cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat
Weight managementRecent studies indicate that almonds may improve satiety and can be eaten without the fear of weight gain
Industry Research
Track and improve production
Environmental research Production research Technical/Functional
research
Consumer ResearchUnderstand consumer attitudes
Market ResearchUnderstanding market
opportunities and threats