Shelled pistachios imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of shelled pistachios by Egypt reached $8.8 million in 2024 (569 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.8M | 569 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 357 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 759 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 281 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 293 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 242 t |
| 2018 | $849K | 58 t |
| 2017 | $412K | 51 t |
Where Egypt imports shelled pistachios from
One supplier dominates: Syria accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Syria grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syria | $5.4M | 62% |
| Jordan | $1.7M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 15% |
| Iran | $257K | 2.9% |
| United States | $110K | 1.2% |
| Lebanon | $59K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.56 per kg, 22% above the world average of $12.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled pistachios exports from Egypt
Egypt exported $357 thousand of shelled pistachios in 2024 (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $357K | 100% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
The shipment records behind Egypt shelled pistachios imports (HS 0802.52): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0802.52: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled pistachios imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported shelled pistachios worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 569 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 184 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled pistachios to Egypt?
Syria was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Jordan (19%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled pistachios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.56 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of shelled pistachios to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $412 thousand in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $11.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Egypt also export shelled pistachios?
Yes. Egypt exported $357 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Canada and Luxembourg. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled pistachios?
The HS code for shelled pistachios is subheading 0802.52. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0802 page.
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