| Date: | Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
Almond Export and Import
American Almond Export and Its Situation in Turkey
American almonds are a popular snack and food item worldwide, exported by many countries. The majority of this export comes from the United States, as the United States is the world's largest producer of American almonds. Here are some important details about American almond exports:
Rising Popularity of American Almond Exports:
The United States is the global leader in American almond production. California is the largest American almond cultivation region in the United States. The United States exports American almonds to many countries, with a significant portion of the exports targeting European, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets.
Among the major buyers of American almonds are countries like China, India, Germany, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
Consumer demand, especially among those focusing on healthy lifestyles, has contributed to the growth of American almond exports.
Varieties of Almonds:
Sweet Almonds (Prunus dulcis): Sweet almonds are the most common variety of American almonds and are often referred to as blanched almonds or sweet almonds. They have a soft shell and are primarily used for various culinary applications.
Bitter Almonds (Prunus amygdalus): Bitter almonds are a variety that contains a toxic compound called hydrogen cyanide and should not be consumed. They are mainly used for the production of essential oils or other industrial purposes.
Spanish Almonds (Prunus dulcis): Spanish almonds are similar to bitter almonds, but some varieties have lower levels of toxic components. Nevertheless, they are not recommended for consumption.
Indian Almonds (Prunus dulcis): Indian almonds have a distinct flavor profile and are commonly used in desserts and snacks.
The Situation of American Almond Exports in Turkey:
Turkey is considered an important market for American almond imports. Turkish consumers frequently prefer American almonds as a snack or in their culinary dishes.
Turkey imports American almonds from the United States while also increasing its own almond production.
Being a key transit point for global trade, Turkey often receives almonds in large quantities, which are then either distributed within the country or forwarded to neighboring nations through transit regimes. Almonds arriving from the United States are stored in warehouses by companies involved in almond exports in Turkey. One of Turkey's significant advantages is the ability to provide faster delivery to the countries in demand compared to direct shipments from the United States.
Our group company, ASR Transit, provides packaging services to our customers who purchase products. We handle transit operations from the depot or directly from the United States and deliver them to your doorstep.
