Chinese demand has increased by 40%

The Chinese consume more and more almonds and its demand is soaring.

China has increased by 40% over 5 years its imports of almonds of California, the leading manufacturer in the world. The Westernization of the new middle class has advanced the consumption of products containing almonds (candy, chocolate bars) and almond consumption nature, product recommended for health.

China tried to embark on production but not the right climate. Also the country continues to supply in California (316 000 tonnes of almonds exported in 2006/2007), which now exports a large part in China and India. Demand has also increased in India by 20% in five years.

According to ABC (Almond Board of California) demand could calm down with the increase of prices. But the craze in Asia (China, India, Korea) is amplified and promises a radiant future for producers in California and in countries around the Mediterranean, the only favorable regions for the cultivation of almonds .

source : geopolis france tv info fr