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Pistachios market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia

Christmas Island

Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Heard Island and McDonald Islands

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

The pistachio market volume in Australia and New Zealand experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 2 627 tons in 2018, it surged to 3 860 tons the following year and reached a peak of 4 477 tons in 2022. However, this expansion was interrupted by a sharp contraction to 3 078 tons in 2023.

The market's volatility was driven by varying levels of domestic production and trade flows. Production more than doubled from 1 778 tons in 2018 to 3 600 tons in 2022 before dropping to 1 400 tons in 2023. Imports ranged from 1 652 tons to 2 845 tons annually, while exports fluctuated between 344 tons and 2 538 tons, influencing the net available volume.

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, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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 Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of pistachios, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of pistachios, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Pistachio production in Australia and New Zealand has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, output reached 2,200 tonnes, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to 2020. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 23.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	19.3%	0.6%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

The value of pistachio production in Australia and New Zealand has fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2021, production was valued at 17,044 thousand US dollars, down 7.0% from 2020. However, over the broader 2018-2021 period, production value increased by 17.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The peak value occurred in 2019 at 18,346 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 26.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.0%	(0.1%)	(7.0%)	5.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pistachios from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, t

Pistachio export volumes from Australia and New Zealand have declined for the third year running. In 2021, exports totaled 344 tonnes, a sharp drop of 43.0% year-on-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 75.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 37.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.4%)	(26.3%)	(43.0%)	(37.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China remained the dominant market for pistachio exports in volume terms, accounting for 89.8% of total shipments. The remaining volume was distributed among various other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of pistachio exports from Australia and New Zealand has decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports were valued at 2,664 thousand US dollars, a significant decline of 47.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value dropped by 76.7%, with an annualized rate of 38.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.5%)	(38.3%)	(47.3%)	(38.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China was the central partner for pistachio exports in value terms, holding an 87.5% share of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller, less significant portions.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pistachios to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, t

Australia and New Zealand imported 2,218 tonnes of pistachios in 2021, a substantial increase of 34.3% from 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 1,652 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 2,845 tonnes. The most notable decline was in 2020, down 41.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.6%	(41.9%)	34.3%	(0.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018-2021, the United States was the primary source for pistachio imports by volume to Australia and New Zealand, representing 73.9% of total imports. The rest came from a range of smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, pistachio imports into Australia and New Zealand were valued at 26,140 thousand US dollars, up 23.2% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import value grew by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 21,218 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 29,644 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2020, down 28.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, up 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.6%	(28.4%)	23.2%	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, the United States and Iran were the key sources for pistachio imports by value, together making up 80.2% of total flows. Other destinations had relatively minor shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io