almond insights

OVERVIEW March shipments totaled 221.4 million pounds, meeting market expectations. Export shipments were slightly lower at 169.6 million pounds, a 3% decrease year-over-year, while domestic shipments saw a significant 17% decline. Year-to-date shipments stand at 1.8 billion pounds, 1.6% behind last year’s pace. (Read more . . .)...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from March 10 to March 30, 2025. The next report is scheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. The post-bloom period of March...

OverviewFebruary shipments met market expectations, totaling 214.9 million pounds. Export shipments were slightly lower at 158.7 million pounds, reflecting a 2% decrease year-over-year, while domestic shipments saw a 4% decrease for the month. Despite these declines, strong performance in February has kept year-to-date shipments only slightly lower at -0.8%....

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from March 3 to March 9, 2025. This is the final report of the 2025 bloom. The next report is scheduled for Monday, March 31, 2025. However, in the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 25, 2025, to March 2, 2025. Written updates will be posted regularly on Mondays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. The favorable weather across California during much of the...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 18, 2025, to February 23, 2025. Written updates will be posted regularly on Mondays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. The almond bloom this year has been as varied...

OverviewJanuary shipments exceeded market expectations, reaching 229 million pounds, marking the third-highest month on record and only a 3% decrease compared to last year’s peak. Export shipments were slightly lower at 167 million pounds, reflecting a 3% decline year-over-year. Domestic shipments saw a 2% decrease for the month. Despite...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 10, 2025, to February 17, 2025. Written updates will be posted regularly on Mondays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. The Sacramento Valley is leading in bloom progression, particularly...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed from February 3rd, 2025, to February 10, 2024. Written updates will be posted regularly on Mondays throughout bloom and will have a more regionalized focus. Additional updates will be posted as needed. Almond trees are starting to break dormancy throughout California’s...

This report covers the conditions and activities observed prior to the start of the 2025 bloom. We anticipate starting regular weekly bloom reports during the week of February 9, 2025. The winter of 2024/25 has proven to be bit confounding. Early season storms delivered significant rainfall to the Sacramento...