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Pistachios market in Asia

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The Asian pistachio market volume grew from 605.8 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 803.6 thousand tonnes in 2021, supported by increased global production. This rise was facilitated by agricultural advances and greater investment in pistachio cultivation in the United States, a leading global supplier. After a contraction to 704.2 thousand tonnes in 2022, the market recovered to 735.3 thousand tonnes in 2023.

In 2024, a worldwide pistachio shortage emerged due to a 20-26% drop in the U.S. harvest—an off-year cycle—and surging global demand fueled by the popularity of pistachio chocolate in Dubai. This shortage sharply increased competition for stocks, driving Asian imports up to 303.0 thousand tonnes. Throughout the period, the United States, Iran, and Turkey maintained their dominance as the top global producers, shaping supply availability.

New production regions developed, such as France, where the first harvests from plantings started in 2018 were realized, though volumes remained marginal globally. Product innovation also advanced, with major U.S. companies expanding their ranges of pistachio-based snacks, responding to growing consumer preference for healthy and gourmet snack options.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production pistachios in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of pistachios, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pistachios, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's pistachio production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region produced 639.3 thousand tons of pistachios, which represents an 18.7% increase compared to 2019. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production actually decreased by 25.7%, averaging an annual decline of 9.4%. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 528.4 thousand tons, which also saw the largest year-on-year decline of 38.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(38.6%)	1.9%	18.7%	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pistachios from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia exported 76.6 thousand tons of pistachios in 2020, a significant decrease of 50.3% compared to 2019. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 57.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when exports grew by 32.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.8%)	32.7%	(50.3%)	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The country composition of Asia's pistachio exports in volume terms was quite dispersed between 2017 and 2020. Germany accounted for 5.4% of exports, Russia for 3.5%, and Italy for 3.1%. Together, these three countries represented just 11.9% of total export flows, while the remaining 88.1% was distributed among a wide range of other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's pistachio exports in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 828 million US dollars, up 4.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 7.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 178 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 30.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 48.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.8%)	48.7%	4.4%	2.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's pistachio exports in value terms were spread across many countries. Germany accounted for 7.5% of exports, Italy for 4.4%, and Russia for 2.8%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 14.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pistachios to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Asia's pistachio imports totaled 117.6 thousand tons, marking a sharp decrease of 39.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 34.8%, averaging an annual decline of 13.3%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 193.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 7.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.4%	(0.0%)	(39.2%)	(13.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States clearly dominated Asia's pistachio imports in volume terms, accounting for 59.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Asia's pistachio imports in value terms declined in 2020. Imports amounted to 1 509 million US dollars, indicating a strong contraction of 24.7% compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 005 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 31.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.6%	31.8%	(24.7%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of Asia's pistachio imports in value terms was centered on the United States, which accounted for 61.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io