Almond Variety · Spain
ValenciaThe classic trade class.
"Valencia" in the almond trade denotes the classic Spanish trade class from the Levante region: mixed traditional varieties with the typically robust Spanish almond flavour — the standard reference in European trade.
Profile
Type
Trade class (mixed)
Typical caliber
Per specification
Fat content (typ.)
~52%
Harvest
Aug – Oct
Origin
Levante: Valencia, Alicante, Murcia
What buyers use this variety for
Marzipan & pastes
The robust flavour of the traditional varieties — the base of European marzipan recipes for generations.
Almond flour & semi-finished
As ground product, meal or flour, the standard quality for the baking industry.
Trade & distribution
The established reference class in European wholesale — broadly available, clearly priced.
Compared with other Spanish varieties
Every Spanish almond variety has its own profile — the right choice depends on your application.
| Variety | Shape & character | Taste | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcona | Round, flat, pale | Sweet, buttery, delicate | Premium snack, gourmet, turrón |
| Largueta | Elongated, flat, elegant | Intense, lightly sweet | Roasted & salted, chocolate |
| Comuna | Compact, mixed shape | Robust, classic | Marzipan, nougat, baking industry |
| Guara | Regular, modern plantation variety | Balanced, mild | Industry, predictable volumes |
| Valencia | Trade class, mixed | Classic Spanish | Marzipan, almond flour, industry |
From a buyer's perspective
Buying Valencia: what matters
Valencia is a trade class, not a single variety — quality varies with composition. Order just "Valencia" and you buy a price bracket. Specify, and you buy quality.
Always buy against a specification: caliber, breakage, moisture, bitter share
Price reference: Valencia quotes are the EU market standard
For marzipan: sample flavour profile and fat content
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Frequently asked
Good to know.
No — "Valencia" is the classic trade class for mixed traditional Spanish varieties from the Levante region. It is the standard reference of the European almond trade.
Valencia almonds carry the more robust, classically Spanish flavour that European marzipan and bakery recipes demand — plus short supply chains and EU food law.
A complete specification — since Valencia is a collective class, caliber range, breakage, moisture and bitter almond share belong in every contract.
Source this variety?
Direct from our verified origin — or through us as your local buyer, sourced from across the Spanish market.