Almond imports at lowest level after two years
12-Sep-2025 07:10 PM
Rise in almond prices
New Delhi. Almond prices have started rising in America, the major almond producing country, due to estimates that almond production in America will be lower than forecasts. Due to rising prices and higher imports by importers in the month of July, the daily almond imports of the month of August have been at the lowest level after two years. It is noteworthy that during June-2023, 485 containers of almonds were imported. Whereas in August 2025, 518 containers have been imported. In July 2025, 1453 containers of almonds were imported. Last year in August 2024, 881 containers were imported.
Production estimate
Informed sources say that earlier it was estimated that during the current season, the production of almonds in America would be around 3000 million pounds. But recently it is believed that the production will be around 2800 million pounds of last year. While in the year 2023, the production was 2470 million pounds.
Total imports higher
Although the imports during the month of August were very less, but due to higher imports in the previous months, the total imports have been higher than last year. According to the information received, during January-August 2024, 7213 containers of almonds were imported, while in January-August 2025, 8918 containers were imported.
Prices increased
It is worth mentioning that due to the forecasts of higher production, the price of almonds in the US was being quoted at $ 2 per pound in the month of July and it was expected that the price would be $ 1.80/1.85 per pound in August. But due to the news of the production being less than the forecasts, the price has currently increased to $ 2.30/2.35 per pound.
Rise in prices
In view of the decrease in imports and festive demand, the prices of badamgiri in Delhi market have started increasing by 35/40 rupees per kg and currently the price is being quoted at 785/790 rupees per kg. Sources believe that there is no possibility of a decline in prices in the near future. Because in the coming days, festive demand will be good in the market. Due to which the prices can increase further.