Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – June 17, 2025
OverviewMay shipments slightly fell short of industry expectations, totaling 211 million pounds, which is a 6% decrease compared to last year. Export shipments remained solid at 160 million pounds, matching last year’s figures and keeping the year-to-date pace in line with last year’s performance. (Read more . . .)...
Crop Progress Report – June 2, 2025
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from April 28 to June 1, 2025. The next report is scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. California’s Central Valley experienced...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – May 16, 2025
OVERVIEW April shipments totaled 241.1 million pounds, surpassing market expectations. Export shipments set a new monthly record at 187.8 million pounds, marking a 6% increase year-over-year, bringing the year-to-date total in line with last year’s performance. However, domestic shipments saw an 18% decline, with the downward trend over the...
Crop Progress Report – April 28, 2025
This report covers the conditions and activities observed from March 31 to April 27, 2025. The next report is scheduled for Monday, June 2, 2025. In the event of any significant occurrences prior to that date, this site will be updated as soon as possible. California’s central valley experienced...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – April 14, 2025
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 . . .)...
Crop Progress Report – March 31, 2025
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...
Blue Diamond Almond Market Update – March 14, 2025
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%....
Crop Progress Report – March 10, 2025
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...
Crop Progress Report – March 3, 2025
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...
Crop Progress Report – February 24, 2025
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...