California Almonds originally native to the Middle East, the United States is by far the world's top source of almonds accounting for over 80% of the world's production. California Almonds production being based almost exclusively in United States, it is also California top agricultural export. Approx 70% of California's almonds are exported with, East Asia and India being the largest areas of growth. It is California's third leading agricultural product and through exports alone, almonds create over one billion dollars in revenue each year.