Global Pistachio Market 2025

Pistachio Market Size

The global pistachio market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by -4.3% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Pistachio Production

In value terms, pistachio production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% 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 -1.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest pistachio producing country worldwide, accounting for 47% of total volume. Moreover, pistachio production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 10% share.

In the United States, pistachio production increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (+2.7% per year) and Turkey (-3.0% per year).

The global average pistachio yield expanded significantly to X tons per ha in 2022, rising by 6.4% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 72%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 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.

The global pistachio harvested area shrank rapidly to X ha in 2022, reducing by -17.1% compared with 2021. In general, the total harvested area indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, pistachio harvested area increased by +25.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to pistachio production reached the maximum at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pistachio Exports

Exports

In 2022, the amount of pistachios exported worldwide fell rapidly to X tons, waning by -24.6% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 64% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together creating a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pistachio exports from the United States stood at +5.4%. At the same time, Turkey (+26.9%) and Germany (+8.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +26.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Iran (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United States (+26 p.p.), Turkey (+6 p.p.) and Germany (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (-18.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest pistachio supplier worldwide, comprising 58% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States amounted to +6.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (-5.2% per year) and Turkey (+24.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the United States ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pistachio Imports

Imports

Global pistachio imports contracted significantly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -21.4% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, pistachio imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13%. Global imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons), India (X tons), Vietnam (X tons), Spain (X tons), Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented roughly 72% of total imports in 2022. The UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +265.7%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 36% of global imports. Turkey, India, Spain, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, France, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the UK and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +227.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pistachio import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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