Shelled pistachios imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported shelled pistachios worth $37.5 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $37.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 983 t |
| 2019 | $18.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 965 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports shelled pistachios from
United States alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.6M | 58% |
| Iran | $7.1M | 19% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 5.5% |
| Italy | $912K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $768K | 2.1% |
| Syria | $730K | 2% |
| Belgium | $586K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $372K | 1% |
| France | $341K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.35 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 exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of shelled pistachios by the United Kingdom reached $652 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (49%), Spain (27%), Ireland (9%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $317K | 49% |
| Spain | $174K | 27% |
| Ireland | $57K | 8.7% |
| France | $51K | 7.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 1.4% |
| Iceland | $4K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom shelled pistachios imports (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 imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported shelled pistachios worth $37.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 184 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled pistachios to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($21.6 million), followed by Iran (19%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled pistachios per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shelled pistachios to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $37.5 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export shelled pistachios?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $652 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Spain and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $36.9 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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