Pistachios in shell exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $2.45 billion of pistachios in shell in 2024 (357.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. That is 14% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.45B | 357.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.15B | 279.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.58B | 201.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.64B | 202.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.44B | 158.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.94B | 256.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.72B | 223.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.50B | 199.5K t |
Where the United States exports pistachios in shell to
Most of it went to China (25%), Germany (12%), Vietnam (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $612.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $299.7M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $221.9M | 9.1% |
| Turkey | $131.9M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $122.0M | 5% |
| India | $110.1M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85.6M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $75.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $68.5M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $55.3M | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 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 imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported pistachios in shell worth $991 thousand (136 tonnes). Switzerland alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+576% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $598K | 60% |
| Turkey | $135K | 14% |
| Malaysia | $120K | 12% |
| Italy | $94K | 9.5% |
| Afghanistan | $27K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $7K | 0.7% |
| Greece | $4K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $2K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 exported by the United States?
The United States exported pistachios in shell worth $2.45 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 357.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 99 countries worldwide, with 72% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy pistachios in shell from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($612.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 116 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average export price of pistachios in shell per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.80 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of pistachios in shell from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.50 billion in 2017 to $2.45 billion in 2024, an increase of 63%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does the United States also import pistachios in shell?
Yes. The United States imported $991 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Switzerland, Turkey and Malaysia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.45 billion 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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