Pistachios in shell imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pistachios in shell by Lebanon reached $18.0 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 779 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $19.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Lebanon imports pistachios in shell from
The largest suppliers were Iran (31%), United States (29%), Turkey (20%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+340% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $5.6M | 31% |
| United States | $5.2M | 29% |
| Turkey | $3.7M | 20% |
| Syria | $3.5M | 20% |
| Australia | $52K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $6K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.92 per kg, close to the world average of $6.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pistachios in shell exports from Lebanon
Exports of pistachios in shell by Lebanon reached $1.4 million in 2024 (176 tonnes). Egypt alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $861K | 63% |
| Jordan | $237K | 17% |
| Turkey | $68K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $60K | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 3.4% |
| Qatar | $33K | 2.4% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 1% |
| France | $9K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $8K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Lebanon?
The shipment records behind Lebanon 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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported pistachios in shell worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Lebanon?
Iran was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by the United States (29%) and Turkey (20%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 340% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.92 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pistachios in shell to Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.0 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Lebanon also export pistachios in shell?
Yes. Lebanon exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Jordan and Turkey. On balance Lebanon is a net importer of this product, by about $16.7 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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