Post expects that Indian almond imports will decline for a second consecutive year as higher prices inhibit demand. Almond imports will be upwards of 63,000 metric tons (MT) (in-shell basis) in marketing year (MY) 2013/14 (August/July), a five percent decrease over the previous year and a 16
percent decrease over MY2011/12. Indian walnut production is forecast at 40,000 MT (kernel weight basis), an increase of 11 percent over the previous year. Rising domestic consumption will cap walnut exports while encouraging imports to augment domestic supply.
