Pistachios in shell imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Iraq imported pistachios in shell worth $39.9 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $67.8 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 | $39.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $50.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $56.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2020 | $67.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2019 | $62.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $49.3M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $47.0M | 5.4K t |
Where Iraq imports pistachios in shell from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $28.0M | 70% |
| United States | $12.0M | 30% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 23% above the world average of $6.80. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq pistachios in shell imports (HS 0802.51): 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 0802.51: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of pistachios in shell imported by Iraq?
Iraq imported pistachios in shell worth $39.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($28.0 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pistachios in shell to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.0 million in 2017 to $39.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2020 at $67.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pistachios in shell?
The HS code for pistachios in shell is subheading 0802.51. 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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