• The global almond flour market is projected to grow from USD 1.51 billion in 2023 to USD 2.7 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of over 7.5%, driven primarily by North America, particularly the U.S. (Markets and Data, 2024).
• The U.S., Spain, and Australia are the top almond exporters, collectively accounting for over 86% of global almond exports, which supports their leadership in almond flour production and distribution (Tendata, 2024).
• Major import markets for almond flour include Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK, with Japan showing significant growth in gluten-free demand (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025).
• Key trade corridors to monitor include U.S. exports to Japan and Canada, as well as intra-EU trade from Spain and the Netherlands, indicating strong regional demand and logistical advantages (Markets and Data, 2024).

Top Trading Nations

Product: Almond Flour
Section: Trade & Logistics

Almond Flour Top Trading Nations: A 2025 Market and Trade Assessment

Executive summary

• Almond flour trade is expanding rapidly, with the global market projected to grow from approximately USD 1.51 billion in 2023 to USD 2.7 billion by 2031 at a 7.5%+ CAGR. North America (led by the United States) dominates supply and demand, supported by a mature almond-producing base and a strong processing/retail ecosystem (Markets and Data, 2024; Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024; Maximize Market Research, 2024.
• Direct, public almond flour trade statistics are sparse; therefore, a robust way to infer “top trading nations” is to combine: (i) almond export leadership (as the key input), (ii) market reports on almond flour demand and corporate footprint, and (iii) country-level demand indicators for gluten-free, low-carb, and plant-based categories (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025) (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025).
• On the export side, the United States (California), Spain, and Australia are the most consequential almond suppliers; their capabilities, plus established brands (e.g., Blue Diamond, Bob’s Red Mill, King Arthur, Treehouse California Almonds), underpin leadership in almond flour exports and global distribution (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024).
• On the import side, major consumption markets include developed economies with strong gluten-free/health-conscious consumer segments and sophisticated bakery supply chains—Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK—alongside regional hubs that facilitate re-export within Europe. Japan’s food market size and reliance on imports further elevate its role (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025) (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025).
• Key trade corridors likely to intensify: US → EU (Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, UK) and US → Asia (Japan, South Korea); Spain → intra-EU; Australia → Asia (Japan, South Korea) and Middle East; Türkiye → EU/MENA niches (Markets and Data, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025) (Markets and Data, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025).

Data and method note

Timely, disaggregated customs statistics explicitly isolating “almond flour” are not consistently exposed in open sources. Industry reporting often aggregates almond flour under broader “nut flours” or proprietary market taxonomies, while public trade systems classify by HS codes that may be inconsistently applied or misinterpreted across secondary websites. Consequently, this assessment triangulates:

• Almond export leaders and values (proxy for milling/export capacity),
• Market research indicating regional dominance and company footprints in almond flour,
• Country demand indicators for gluten-free/low-carb and processed bakery uses,
• Curated trade intelligence indicating active price/volume datasets for import hubs.

Where figures are paywalled or redacted, this report references the directional findings while acknowledging limitations (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025) (Markets and Data, 2024; Tendata, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025).

Top almond exporters (proxy for almond flour export capacity)

The countries below dominate raw almond exports, reflecting the upstream capacity that typically underpins almond flour production—often located near orchards to minimize logistics and quality risks. These exporters also host key processors and brands active in almond flour.

Table 1. Leading almond exporters and implications for almond flour trade (2022 values)

Source: Tendata top almond exporters (2022). Note: Values reflect almond exports broadly, not exclusively flour; used here as a robust proxy for flour-export capacity (Tendata, 2024) (Tendata, 2024).

Why these exporters matter for almond flour

• Scale and integration: The US, particularly California, combines orchard scale with established processors and global brands, lowering unit costs and enabling consistent quality—critical for bakery-grade flours (Markets and Data, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024).
• Regional proximity to demand: Spain and the Netherlands are ideally positioned to serve intra-EU markets cost-effectively; Australia is well placed for Asia; Türkiye targets EU/MENA buyers with competitive logistics (Tendata, 2024; Turkish Goods, 2024) (Tendata, 2024; Turkish Goods, 2024).
• Corporate footprint: Named key players headquartered in North America (Blue Diamond Growers; Treehouse California Almonds; King Arthur Baking; Honeyville; Anthony’s Goods) and in Europe (Oleander Bio, SA) signal processing and export readiness (Markets and Data, 2024; Data Bridge Market Research, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024; Data Bridge Market Research, 2024).

Top almond flour import markets (inferred)

Given limited open statistics specific to almond flour, leading import markets can be inferred from:

• Broad almond import leadership (especially in high-income markets with gluten-free and bakery demand),
• Market reports highlighting country-level growth rates and adoption,
• Visibility of active import price datasets (e.g., Netherlands) in trade intelligence portals,
• Macro reliance on imported food.

Key import markets and rationale

• Japan: Large, sophisticated food market (USD 789 billion in 2020) that relies heavily on food imports; rapidly growing interest in gluten-free baking (notably highlighted in almond flour analysis) (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025) (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025).
• Canada: Identified among leading almond importers; high penetration of gluten-free and low-carb categories; strong retail/private label capacity (Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025) (Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025).
• Germany: Robust bakery industry and consistent growth in allergen-free ingredients; listed among leading European country breakouts for almond flour in multiple market assessments (Future Market Insights, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Future Market Insights, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024).
• Italy and Spain: Advanced bakery/confectionery traditions, extensive use of nut-based ingredients; highlighted in regional/country breakouts in market research; Spain also functions as a dual importer/exporter within EU (Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Maximize Market Research, 2024).
• Netherlands: Import and re-export hub; active import-price datasets for almond flour indicate market depth and redistribution role within the EU (Tridge, 2025) (Tridge, 2025).
• United Kingdom: Mature specialty bakery/retail and gluten-free adoption; benefits from EU-proximate logistics and brand availability (Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Maximize Market Research, 2024).
• South Korea: Asia-Pacific bakery innovation and interest in high-protein/low-carb formats; included in country breakouts in several market studies (Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Maximize Market Research, 2024).

Table 2. Likely top almond flour import markets and evidence

Sources: USDA FAS; Future Market Insights; Maximize Market Research; Statista/UN Comtrade; Tridge (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Tridge, 2025) (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Tridge, 2025).

Global market dynamics and country-level signals (2025–2031)

• Market growth: Multiple independent market analyses converge on healthy double-digit or high-single-digit growth for almond flour globally and in key national markets. Markets and Data projects a 7.52–7.53% CAGR for 2024–2031, with the market reaching about USD 2.7 billion by 2031 (Markets and Data, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024).
• Regional dominance: North America is repeatedly identified as the largest regional market—driven by abundant almond supply (California), strong processing, and sustained consumer demand in gluten-free/paleo-friendly products (Maximize Market Research, 2024; Markets and Data, 2024) (Maximize Market Research, 2024; Markets and Data, 2024).
• Country momentum: Future Market Insights notes steady growth across advanced economies (e.g., Germany, Japan, the United States) with Japan specifically benefiting from rising gluten-free baking interest among health-conscious consumers—implying continued import growth (Future Market Insights, 2025) (Future Market Insights, 2025).
• Corporate landscape: Key brands (Blue Diamond Growers; King Arthur; Bob’s Red Mill; Treehouse California Almonds; Honeyville; Anthony’s Goods) are concentrated in the United States, further reinforcing US leadership in both production and international commercialization (Markets and Data, 2024; Data Bridge Market Research, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024; Data Bridge Market Research, 2024).
• Trade infrastructure: The Netherlands’ and Spain’s roles as EU entry points and redistributors—supported by efficient port logistics and established wholesalers—position them prominently in import, re-export, and value-added milling/packing of almond flour (Tridge, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Tridge, 2025; Maximize Market Research, 2024).

Trade corridors to watch (2025–2030)

• US → Japan/Canada: Japan’s import reliance plus gluten-free expansion and Canada’s sustained almond imports and robust retail formats point to continued US-origin almond flour flows (USDA FAS, 2021; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Future Market Insights, 2025) (USDA FAS, 2021; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Future Market Insights, 2025).
• US/Spain → EU: Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, and UK remain central for specialty bakery and gluten-free finished goods, supporting transatlantic trade and intra-EU re-exports (Maximize Market Research, 2024) (Maximize Market Research, 2024).
• Australia → Asia/Middle East: Australia’s almond industry scale and proximity favor almond flour shipments to Japan, South Korea, and Gulf markets (Tendata, 2024) (Tendata, 2024).
• Türkiye → EU/MENA: Promotional and trade intelligence sources highlight Türkiye’s aim to scale almond flour exports into nearby regions with competitive shipping times (Turkish Goods, 2024) (Turkish Goods, 2024).

Risks, data gaps, and practical cautions

• HS classification inconsistencies: Some public-facing trade dashboards mislabel almond flour under incorrect HS codes—for example, “821000” (cutlery) rather than codes for nut flours (commonly under HS 1106 “Flour, meal and powder...” in many customs regimes). Users should validate HS usage with official customs authorities and UN Comtrade to avoid misleading insights (TheTradeVision, 2024) (TheTradeVision, 2024).
• Paywalled/partial statistics: Several credible sources (e.g., UN Comtrade through Statista) restrict precise figures; while their directional insights (top importers/markets) are sound, use caution in quoting exact values without direct access or official datasets (Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025) (Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025).
• Crop and price volatility: Almond flour supply and prices are sensitive to almond harvests (water availability, weather) and currency/energy costs impacting processing and logistics. While not quantified in the cited sources, these are material factors in scenario planning (Markets and Data, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024).
• Regional regulatory dynamics: Labeling claims (gluten-free, organic), pesticide residue standards, and allergen control requirements differ by market, affecting exporter readiness and cost-to-serve. Market reports emphasize the role of retail channel expansion and technology upgrades in processing quality and compliance (Markets and Data, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024).

Competitive landscape and national advantage

• United States: Combines scale (raw almonds), processing leadership, and brand strength. Corporate investments (e.g., R&D partnerships and product innovation) reinforce premium positioning and widen exportability (Markets and Data, 2024) (Markets and Data, 2024).
• Spain: Crucial within the EU for both supply and processing, with the advantage of tariff-free EU distribution and proximity to end users (Tendata, 2024) (Tendata, 2024).
• Australia: High-quality almonds and reliable supply cycles aligned to Northern Hemisphere seasons make it an attractive partner for Asian buyers balancing seasonal risks (Tendata, 2024) (Tendata, 2024).
• Netherlands: EU logistics gateway with active import price data and re-export flows; likely to remain pivotal for pan-European distribution (Tridge, 2025) (Tridge, 2025).
• Japan and Germany (demand-side): Both exhibit strong, steady growth in almond flour uptake—Japan via the health-conscious/gluten-free segment; Germany via allergen-free and plant-based ingredients in industrial and retail bakery lines (Future Market Insights, 2025) (Future Market Insights, 2025).

Conclusions and my evidence-based opinion

• Top almond flour exporters in 2025: the United States (clear leader), followed by Spain and Australia. Türkiye, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany form an important second tier—either as regional suppliers and/or value-added processors/re-exporters. This ranking is anchored by upstream almond export data, location of major processors and brands, and regional logistics positions (Tendata, 2024; Markets and Data, 2024) (Tendata, 2024; Markets and Data, 2024).
• Top almond flour import markets in 2025: Japan and Canada (high-income import-reliant markets with growing gluten-free segments); Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK (EU/UK bakery-driven demand with strong distribution infrastructure); South Korea as a rising Asia-Pacific market. This view aligns with observed almond import leadership, EU logistics patterns, and market-research identifications of high-growth almond flour countries (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Tridge, 2025) (USDA FAS, 2021; Future Market Insights, 2025; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025; Tridge, 2025).
• Outlook: With a projected 7.5%+ CAGR through 2031 and continued structural tailwinds (gluten-free and low-carb lifestyles, clean label, plant-forward), almond flour trade should deepen along the corridors identified above. North America will likely retain supply leadership; EU and Japan will remain high-value demand centers; Asia-Pacific growth (Japan, South Korea) will increasingly anchor long-haul flows from the US and Australia (Markets and Data, 2024; Maximize Market Research, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025) (Markets and Data, 2024; Maximize Market Research, 2024; Future Market Insights, 2025).

Actionable implications

• Exporters (especially US- and Australia-based): Prioritize Japan, Germany, Canada, and the Netherlands for channel development; invest in certifications (gluten-free, organic), allergen controls, and formulation support for bakery customers to defend premium positioning (USDA FAS, 2021; Markets and Data, 2024) (USDA FAS, 2021; Markets and Data, 2024).
• Importers/wholesalers (EU hubs): Leverage the Netherlands and Spain for consolidated EU distribution; consider long-term supply arrangements with US and Australia to mitigate crop and logistics volatility (Tridge, 2025; Tendata, 2024) (Tridge, 2025; Tendata, 2024).
• All stakeholders: Validate HS code usage in trade analytics (avoid misclassified sources) and complement commercial datasets with official UN Comtrade extracts whenever possible (TheTradeVision, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025) (TheTradeVision, 2024; Statista/UN Comtrade, 2025).

References

• Data Bridge Market Research. (2024). Almond Flour Market – Global Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029. Data Bridge Market Research. https://www.databridgemarketresearch.com/reports/global-almond-flour-market
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which countries are the top exporters of almond flour?

The top exporters of almond flour are the United States, Spain, and Australia. In 2022, the U.S. accounted for approximately $4.5 billion (68.3%) of almond exports, while Spain and Australia contributed $618.3 million (9.4%) and $580.3 million (8.8%), respectively.

What are the major import markets for almond flour?

Key import markets for almond flour include Japan, Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK. Japan is particularly notable for its reliance on food imports and growing interest in gluten-free baking, while Canada has a strong retail presence in gluten-free products.

How is almond flour trade expected to grow in the coming years?

The global almond flour market is projected to grow from approximately USD 1.51 billion in 2023 to USD 2.7 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 7.5%. This growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for gluten-free and low-carb products.

What role does the U.S. play in the almond flour market?

The U.S., particularly California, serves as the global supply anchor for almond flour, leveraging its mature almond-producing base and strong processing ecosystem. It is likely the top almond flour exporter by volume and market reach due to established brands like Blue Diamond and Bob’s Red Mill.

How do trade corridors influence almond flour distribution?

Key trade corridors include the U.S. to Europe (Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, UK) and the U.S. to Asia (Japan, South Korea). These corridors are expected to intensify as demand for almond flour grows in health-conscious markets.

What factors contribute to the almond flour trade dynamics?

Factors influencing almond flour trade dynamics include regional proximity to demand, corporate footprints of major brands, and the scale of almond production. For example, Spain and the Netherlands are well-positioned to serve intra-EU markets effectively.

Are there any risks associated with almond flour trade?

Yes, risks include inconsistencies in HS classification for almond flour, paywalled statistics limiting data access, and crop volatility affecting supply and prices. Stakeholders should validate HS code usage and monitor market conditions closely to mitigate these risks.