Pistachios market in Americas

Earlier Report Observations

The pistachio market in the Americas exhibited considerable volatility between 2018 and 2021. Market volume began at 451.8 thousand tons in 2018, supported by rising consumer demand linked to increased disposable income and urbanization, alongside the U.S. industry's expansion of plantings. After contracting to 339.4 thousand tons in 2019, the market recovered to 479.0 thousand tons in 2020. A significant surge followed in 2021, with volume reaching 529.2 thousand tons, propelled by record U.S. production volumes and the adoption of early-maturing cultivars and drought-tolerant rootstocks, which enhanced yields and expanded cultivation areas.

Following a decline to 406.5 thousand tons in 2022, the market expanded dramatically to 683.1 thousand tons in 2023. This growth was fueled by a record-breaking U.S. pistachio harvest, which greatly increased supply. Concurrently, major players like The Wonderful Company LLC expanded their product lines with flavored snacks and other innovations, while robust global demand, particularly from China, Europe, and the Middle East, further stimulated market volume.

Production pistachios in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pistachios, 2017-2020

World map of production of pistachios, 2017-2020

In 2020, the Americas produced 474.1 thousand tons of pistachios, marking a 41.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 74.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 20.3%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 64.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports pistachios from Americas

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 tons, while the highest was reached in 2017, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 17 times. In 2020, the Americas exported 138 tons of pistachios, representing a substantial year-over-year gain of 373.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 85.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Iran emerged as the primary markets for pistachio exports in kind. Italy accounted for 53.2% of exports, Germany for 9.2%, and Iran for 3.2%. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest export value was noted in 2019 at 300 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2017, reflecting a 12.9-fold gap between these years. In 2020, pistachio deliveries from the Americas totaled 859 thousand US dollars, which is 186.6% higher than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 83.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy, Germany, and Iran consistently remained the main destinations for pistachio exports in value terms. Italy held 55.1% of exports, Germany 2.9%, and Iran 1.1%. Collectively, these countries accounted for 59.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Imports pistachios to Americas

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, pistachio imports to the Americas increased. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 236 tons, while in 2020, imports totaled 5 052 tons, up by 56.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 24.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

The structure of pistachio imports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position. Iran accounted for 17.4% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 2.4%, and Turkey for 1.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 21.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the Americas' pistachio import volume was recorded at 51 205 thousand US dollars, showing a 13.4% increase year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 32.6%, with a CAGR of 9.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, pistachio imports in value terms to the Americas were relatively evenly distributed. Iran accounted for 18.6% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 2.2%, and Turkey for 1.1%. Together, these countries represented only 21.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020