India is a major consumer of almonds but not the top producer globally.
The title of top almond producer goes to the United States.
California alone contributes over 80% of the world’s almond supply.
India, however, imports large quantities, especially from the U.S. Despite this, India does grow some almonds, mainly in Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
These regions have the cool climate almonds require.
Indian almonds are smaller but prized for their rich flavor.
Local production is slowly growing due to rising demand.
Still, the U.S. remains the global leader in almond farming.
India's role shines more in almond consumption than production.