Current Global Almond Trade and Its Consumption Patterns Analysis

作     者：Wang Hui-qiang Wang Jian-zhong Wu Di Wang Feng-jun 

作者机构：College of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology Beijing Forestry University Beijing 100083 P. R. China 

出 版 物：《Forestry Studies in China》 (中国林学（英文版）)

年 卷 期：2005年第7卷第4期

页      面：35-40页

学科分类：09[农学] 0902[农学-园艺学] 090201[农学-果树学] 

主　　题：almonds global trade consumption patterns cluster analysis 

摘      要：This article aims to investigate the current situation of the international almond trade and its consumption patterns. Traditionally, almonds are characterized by their good taste and high quality and regarded as an ideal source of several natural health nutrients. At present, the United States is the leading almond producer and exporter in the world, accompanied by Germany, Spain and Japan, the biggest almond importing countries. In order to study almond consumption patterns, two indicators were used in our study, the Food Consumer Location Ratio （FCLR） and the Food Consumer Location Relative Ratio （FCLRR）. Furthermore, to identify the almond consumption groups, we carried out two cluster analyses based on FCLR and FCLRR values, Finally, an analysis of the factors which have an impact on a country＇s almond consumption was conducted. It shows that income level, endowment of resources and tradition as well as dietary habits are key factors that help to shape a country＇s almond consumption pattern.