Europe: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe pistachio market decreased by -13.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Pistachio Production in Europe

In value terms, pistachio production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Greece (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together accounting for 95% of total production. The Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 3.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +459.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average pistachio yield in Europe stood at X kg per ha, with an increase of 1.6% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 7% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the pistachio yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of pistachios production in Europe totaled X ha, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the harvested area increased by 62% against the previous year. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Pistachio Exports

Exports in Europe

For the third year in a row, Europe recorded growth in shipments abroad of pistachios, which increased by 2.5% to X tons in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, pistachio exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany was the largest exporter of pistachios in Europe, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near 55% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Greece (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together constituting a 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pistachio exports from Germany stood at +8.3%. At the same time, Italy (+23.0%), Spain (+15.8%) and Greece (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Italy emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +23.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (-6.9%) and Belgium (-10.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Germany (+25 p.p.), Spain (+4.3 p.p.) and Italy (+4.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (-17.1 p.p.) and the Netherlands (-18.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest pistachio supplier in Europe, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.7% share.

In Germany, pistachio exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (-6.1% per year) and Italy (+19.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pistachio Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of pistachios decreased by -13.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the largest importer of pistachios, making up 36% of total imports. Italy (X tons) took a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (10%), France (6%), the Netherlands (5.1%) and the UK (4.9%). Luxembourg (X tons), Poland (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Germany increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lithuania (+10.9%), Poland (+9.2%), Italy (+8.8%), the UK (+6.1%) and Spain (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lithuania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +10.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-2.0%), Luxembourg (-3.9%), the Netherlands (-5.9%) and Belgium (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Italy, Germany, Spain, the UK and Poland increased by +9.8, +8.5, +4.3, +2.2 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 64% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, the UK, Luxembourg, Poland, Belgium and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +11.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 16%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Italy ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform