Shelled pistachios imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $21.2 million of shelled pistachios in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $40.8 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 | $21.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $28.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $34.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $40.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 2.3K t |
Where Iraq imports shelled pistachios from
Turkey alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $21.0M | 99% |
| United States | $144K | 0.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $80K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 0.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.20 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled pistachios exports from Iraq
Iraq exported $356 thousand of shelled pistachios in 2024 (24 tonnes). Canada alone took 93% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $332K | 93% |
| Czech Republic | $21K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Iraq?
The shipment records behind Iraq 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 Iraq?
Iraq imported shelled pistachios worth $21.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 184 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled pistachios to Iraq?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Uzbekistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Uzbekistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled pistachios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.20 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $12.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled pistachios to Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $21.2 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $40.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.5 million a year.
Does Iraq also export shelled pistachios?
Yes. Iraq exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the Czech Republic and Germany. On balance Iraq is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 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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