Italy: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in Italy

The Italian pistachio market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +61.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Pistachio Production in Italy

In value terms, pistachio production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average pistachio yield in Italy was estimated at X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 10% against the previous year. The pistachio yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The pistachio harvested area in Italy totaled X ha in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pistachio production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, the amount of pistachios exported from Italy expanded modestly to X tons, picking up by 3.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 83%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, pistachio exports expanded to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of pistachio exports from Italy, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +81.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for pistachios exports from Italy, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +26.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+31.8% per year) and Spain (+73.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average pistachio export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Japan (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into Italy

After seven years of growth, supplies from abroad of pistachios decreased by -6.4% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of pistachio imports to Italy, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Greece, Iran, Belgium, Spain and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +34.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Turkey ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest pistachio suppliers to Italy, together accounting for 68% of total imports. Iran, Greece, Spain, Belgium and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +36.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for France ($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 (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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