Pistachios in shell imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pistachios in shell by Turkey reached $208.0 million in 2024 (36.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $208.0M | 36.6K t |
| 2023 | $201.4M | 32.2K t |
| 2022 | $126.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2021 | $67.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $50.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $83.7M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $78.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $53.1M | 6.9K t |
Where Turkey imports pistachios in shell from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Iran grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $131.9M | 63% |
| Iran | $74.5M | 36% |
| Syria | $598K | 0.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $291K | 0.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $200K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $128K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $120K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $68K | 0% |
| Uzbekistan | $55K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.69 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 Turkey
Exports of pistachios in shell by Turkey reached $152.4 million in 2024 (20.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 99 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Iraq (18%), Malaysia (11%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $28.0M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $16.3M | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $15.9M | 10% |
| Algeria | $11.6M | 7.6% |
| Syria | $8.4M | 5.5% |
| Egypt | $7.6M | 5% |
| Libya | $7.4M | 4.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.4M | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $4.9M | 3.2% |
| China | $3.9M | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported pistachios in shell worth $208.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 189 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($131.9 million), followed by Iran (36%) and Syria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Iran grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024, 16% below 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.1 million in 2017 to $208.0 million in 2024, an increase of 292%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $108.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export pistachios in shell?
Yes. Turkey exported $152.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $55.6 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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