U.S.: Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. pistachio market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pistachio Production in the U.S.

In value terms, pistachio production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 185%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of pistachios in the United States fell slightly to X tons per ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 224% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average 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 pistachio harvested area in the United States fell modestly to X ha, waning by -4.5% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 29% against the previous year. The pistachio harvested area peaked at X ha in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Pistachio Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, the amount of pistachios exported from the United States rose remarkably to X tons, with an increase of 8.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pistachio exports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of pistachio exports from the United States, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Turkey, Vietnam, Hong Kong SAR, India, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of +80.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for pistachio exported from the United States were China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 37% of total exports. Turkey, Vietnam, Spain, India, Hong Kong SAR, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +80.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pistachio Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, approx. X tons of pistachios were imported into the United States; dropping by -36.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 364% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of pistachio to the United States, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, pistachio imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Vietnam (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+30.7% per year) and Spain (+81.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pistachios to the United States, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey amounted to +11.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+32.7% per year) and Spain (+68.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pistachio import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pistachio import price increased by +50.1% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 96%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+23.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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