Shelled pistachios exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shelled pistachios by the United Arab Emirates reached $12.6 million in 2024 (994 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 61% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $52.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.6M | 994 t |
| 2023 | $32.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $32.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $52.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $39.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 305 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports shelled pistachios to
Italy alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.8M | 54% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 16% |
| Kuwait | $1.0M | 8.1% |
| Maldives | $387K | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $368K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $361K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $348K | 2.8% |
| Qatar | $339K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $329K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $272K | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.73 per kg, close to the world average of $12.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled pistachios imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of shelled pistachios by the United Arab Emirates reached $8.7 million in 2024 (762 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.3M | 61% |
| United States | $2.8M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $390K | 4.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $102K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $28K | 0.3% |
| France | $12K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $10K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates shelled pistachios exports (HS 0802.52): 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 0802.52: Nuts, edible: pistachios, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled pistachios exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported shelled pistachios worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 994 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 95 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled pistachios from the United Arab Emirates?
Italy was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (16%) and Kuwait (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 38 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled pistachios per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of shelled pistachios from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. The peak was 2020 at $52.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import shelled pistachios?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $8.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled pistachios?
The HS code for shelled pistachios is subheading 0802.52. 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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