The Australian almond industry is moving toward the close of the 2025–26 season with encouraging signs, both in terms of exports and production projections for the upcoming cycle.
According to the December report from the Almond Board of Australia, ten months into the marketing campaign nearly 146,000 tons have already been sold. While this volume is below the historical record of more than 169,000 tons achieved last season, the performance exceeds initial expectations, considering that the harvest was 5% smaller than the previous year.
Momentum has been driven mainly by shipments to Vietnam, China, Spain, and Turkey, markets that have sustained demand amid tighter supply. As is typical, January and February tend to be slower months due to lower inventories, so the final season total will likely remain below the previous record. Even so, it is shaping up to be the second-best season in the sector’s history.
At the same time, the 2026 harvest has already begun, and it could become one of the most significant on record. The pre-harvest estimate places production at 166,892 tons, which would represent 7% growth compared to the current season. Orchard activity is expected to reach full pace by mid-February.
With a new crop underway and signs of solid international demand—also reflected in recent trade shows in the United Arab Emirates and India—Australia’s almond sector is entering the next cycle with optimism and the expectation of further consolidating its position in key global markets.
