Pistachios in shell imports in Qatar: data, top suppliers and prices
Qatar imported $5.1 million of pistachios in shell in 2024 (965 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.7 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 | $5.1M | 965 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 610 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 814 t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 774 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 756 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 532 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 754 t |
Where Qatar imports pistachios in shell from
The largest suppliers were United States (49%), Iran (41%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.5M | 49% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $285K | 5.6% |
| Jordan | $113K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $33K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $26K | 0.5% |
| Syria | $25K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.29 per kg, 22% below the world average of $6.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Qatar 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 Qatar?
Qatar imported pistachios in shell worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 965 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Qatar?
The United States was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Iran (41%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.29 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $6.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pistachios in shell to Qatar changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2022 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 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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