Australia’s favourite healthy snack has soared in price after “nasty frosts” in various growing locations in Australia in September “led to lower yields”.
Almonds now cost $16 per kilo, up from $11 in 2024, an almost 50 per cent increase.
One startled Australian grocery shopper noted the price jump during a recent trip to Woolworths.
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Australia’s favourite healthy snack has increased in price by almost 50 percent. (Reddit/Woolworths)
“Did these really just jump from $13 to $21?!” they asked on Reddit’s ‘Woolworths’ thread, alongside a photo showing 750 gram packet of almonds selling for $21, which is $28 per kilo.
“I’m guessing it did coz i did a shop this arvo and the tag said $21 well, which is when i first saw the price,” they added.
Clinton Osbourne, owner of The Nut Market, Australian online premium natural health market, tells 9honey Kitchen almonds aren’t the only nut that has increased in price as a result of the poor growing conditions.
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One startled Australian grocery shopper noted the price jump during a recent trip to Woolworths. (Reddit/Woolworths)
“Almonds, macadamias, walnuts, cashews, brazils, hazelnuts and of course cocoa have undergone huge prices increases,” he tells 9honey Kitchen.
“Almonds are at 10-year-high prices this season.
“A low yield from frost and dry weather has impacted yield, as well as strong global demand that has pushed prices up.”
‘Almonds are at 10-year-high-prices this season.’ (Getty)
Australia is a major producer and exporter of almonds, second only to the United States, with majority of our produce grown in Sunraysia in Victoria, the Riverina in New South Wales and Riverland region in South Australia.
Although savvy shoppers can still nab a bargain.
The most affordable almonds on sale at Woolworths are currently their Woolworths Aussie Natural Almonds six-pack selling for $3.00 which works out to be just $16.67 per kilo.
At Coles, customers will pay $8 for a 400 gram pack of natural almonds which is $20 per kilo, which is their special price.
Aldi is charging $13.99 for a 750 gram pack of almonds which works out to be $18.65 per kilo.
So, once again, it pays to shop around.
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The most affordable almonds on sale at Woolworths are currently their Aussie Natural Almonds six-pack (Woolworths)
‘Almonds are at 10-year-high-prices this season.’ (9Honey)
Osbourne confirms almonds are The Nut Market’s “biggest selling nut, with lots of great nutritional properties they are popular natural, as well as with sweet or savoury flavours”.
The Nut Market sells only “insecticide free, ‘non pareil’, Australian grown almonds”.
Non pareil almonds are the most common snacking variety of nut.
“They are a lighter colour, crisper and less bitter almond than the cheaper variety that are commonly found in the marketplace.
“I’m lucky that our customers appreciate quality so I only keep the best. Non pareil almonds are in particular short supply this season, seeing an almost 50 percent increase in price from last year.
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Australia is a major producer and exporter of almonds, second only to the United States. (9Honey)
“Once you try a quality almond, you can’t go back!”
Australian Almonds reports Australia’s demand for almonds continues to grow in the opening two months of the 2025-2026 selling season.
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“The latest Almond Board of Australia sales position report shows overall volumes are up three percent,” they report on their website.
“China interest is slightly muted in the early stages of the season, down five per cent, while Indian inshell sales are up 14 per cent.
“The uncertainty within the Chinese market due to the trade war with the USA appears to have slowed buying activity until greater certainty on tariffs emerges.
Australian Almonds reports Australia’s demand for almonds continues to grow. (9Honey)
To ensure almonds remain fresher for longer, Osbourne advises customers keep them in
“any sealed container in a cool, dry place such as the pantry.
“This is the same for all nuts. Everyone should have a few almonds a day, they are packed with fibre, protein, magnesium and many other nutrients.”
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