Pistachios in shell imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported pistachios in shell worth $56.2 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 23% more than in 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 | $56.2M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $45.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $45.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $59.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $60.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $63.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $46.4M | 6.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports pistachios in shell from
United States alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39.3M | 70% |
| Turkey | $15.9M | 28% |
| Syria | $355K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $291K | 0.5% |
| Afghanistan | $256K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $67K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $24K | 0% |
| Greece | $3K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.73 per kg, 58% 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.
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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 Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported pistachios in shell worth $56.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 189 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Saudi Arabia?
The United States was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($39.3 million), followed by Turkey (28%) and Syria (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Syria grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.73 per kg in 2024, 58% above 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 Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.4 million in 2017 to $56.2 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $63.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.5 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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