Israel: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Israel

The Israeli pistachio market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +77.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2022, overseas shipments of pistachios decreased by -90.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 308%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio exports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 594%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for pistachio exports from Israel, with a approx. 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for pistachios exports from Israel.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -12.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 70%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Palestine amounted to -5.3% per year.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2022, imports of pistachios into Israel reached X tons, surging by 14% compared with the year before. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by +1.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, pistachio imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +8.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 41%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of pistachio to Israel, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled +7.4%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pistachios to Israel, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +7.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United States totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+2.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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