Pistachios in shell trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in pistachios in shell was worth $3.42 billion in 2024, about 502.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017, and up 22% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.42B | 502.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.80B | 366.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.34B | 308.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.91B | 411.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.88B | 366.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.25B | 445.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.90B | 394.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.87B | 401.1K t |
Top pistachios in shell exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (72%), Iran (14%) and Turkey (4%). 99 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 90%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.45B | 72% |
| Iran | $479.1M | 14% |
| Turkey | $152.4M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $99.1M | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $44.7M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $29.3M | 0.9% |
| China | $26.0M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $25.5M | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $18.9M | 0.6% |
| Australia | $17.7M | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $16.6M | 0.5% |
| Luxembourg | $9.3M | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany and Vietnam. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 44% across 189 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $907.6M | 27% |
| Germany | $336.1M | 9.8% |
| Vietnam | $265.0M | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $208.0M | 6.1% |
| India | $187.7M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $132.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $131.6M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $94.9M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87.3M | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $84.6M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $64.6M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $64.2M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $9.92 per kg and Iran $5.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0802.51: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell. HS 0802 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most pistachios in shell?
The United States exported $2.45 billion in 2024, 72% of the world total, followed by Iran (14%) and Turkey (4%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most pistachios in shell?
China imported $907.6 million in 2024, 27% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three importers together take 44%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in pistachios in shell?
It was worth $3.42 billion in 2024, about 502.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 19% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.80 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Belgium averaged $9.92 per kg and Iran $5.85 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for pistachios in shell?
The HS code for pistachios in shell is subheading 0802.51, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0802 page.
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