Analysis of Almond Cultivation: Current Situation and Perspectives

Almonds occupy a prominent place among woody crops worldwide. With an area of ​​nearly 2.4 million hectares, they represent 3.06% of the total of 73 million hectares of permanent crops on the planet. However, pressure from falling prices has encouraged the substitution of almonds by other crops such as olives, pistachios and hazelnuts in various regions. In addition, there is strong competition between the “Spanish” almond and the so-called “American” almond, which are cannibalizing their respective market shares. This report analyzes the current dynamics and the state of almond cultivation globally.

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