Pistachios in shell imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $87.3 million of pistachios in shell in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 189 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 19% from 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 | $87.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $108.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $93.4M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $54.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $77.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $68.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2017 | $78.1M | 9.2K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports pistachios in shell from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $85.6M | 98% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.4% |
| India | $150K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $133K | 0.2% |
| Bahrain | $70K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $51K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $46K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $20K | 0% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.02 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 the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $6.2 million of pistachios in shell in 2024 (778 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (43%), Canada (10%), Italy (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $2.7M | 43% |
| Canada | $624K | 10% |
| Italy | $451K | 7.3% |
| Malaysia | $441K | 7.2% |
| Hong Kong | $406K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $291K | 4.7% |
| Qatar | $285K | 4.6% |
| Kuwait | $177K | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $166K | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | $154K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported pistachios in shell worth $87.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply pistachios in shell to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($85.6 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.02 per kg in 2024, close to 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 the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $78.1 million in 2017 to $87.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $108.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $78.3 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export pistachios in shell?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Canada and Italy. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $81.1 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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