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Pistachios market in Northern America

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The pistachio market volume in Northern America fluctuated between 2018 and 2020, declining from 449.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 336.6 thousand tons in 2019 before rebounding to 476.4 thousand tons in 2020. The increase in production prices in the United States during 2018 affected market dynamics during this period.

Production reached a peak in 2021, with market volume climbing to 524.9 thousand tons as U.S. pistachio output hit a record high, boosting supply. However, the market contracted to 401.5 thousand tons in 2022.

The market expanded dramatically to 677.0 thousand tons in 2023, driven by growing health-conscious consumer demand for premium snacks and the launch of innovative flavored products by major players like The Wonderful Company LLC, stimulating both consumption and product availability.

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 Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, 2018-2024
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 Northern America

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

In 2020, Northern America produced 474.0 thousand tons of pistachios, marking a sharp 41.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 74.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 24.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 64.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	64.4%	(24.9%)	41.0%	20.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports pistachios from Northern America

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Exports varied widely, with a low of 10 tons in 2019 and a high of 105 tons in 2020, representing a 10.3-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of pistachios from Northern America reached 105 tons, reflecting an intense rise of 927.4% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018, at 69.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(69.0%)	(52.5%)	927.4%	14.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of pistachios from Northern America in terms of volume were Germany, accounting for 34.9% of exports, Iran with 12.2%, and Australia at 4.3%. Together, these three countries formed 51.4% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms ranged from a low of 80 thousand US dollars in 2019 to a high of 442 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 5.5-fold difference. In 2020, cross-border shipments of pistachios from Northern America amounted to 442 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp improvement of 452.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 62.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(45.1%)	(62.5%)	452.3%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of partners. Germany accounted for 17.5% of exports, Iran for 6.4%, and Australia for 2.2%, together making up only 26.1% of total flows. The remaining 73.9% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports pistachios to Northern America

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2019, with a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Northern America's pistachio import volume registered 2 465 tons, amounting to a gain of 434.8% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 461 tons, with the largest decline also in 2019, at 75.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.9%)	(75.4%)	434.8%	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports of pistachios to Northern America in kind relied on a wide range of partner countries. Iran accounted for 40.0% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 3.6%, and Turkey for 3.2%, together taking just 46.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, pistachio import volumes in Northern America amounted to 26 319 thousand US dollars, reflecting a gain of 44.9% from a year earlier. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 43.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 18 167 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2019, at 16.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.1%	(16.8%)	44.9%	12.8%

Source: SHEV.io

The partner structure of imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 remained fragmented. Iran accounted for 36.9% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 3.0%, and Turkey for 2.2%, together making up only 42.2% of total flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io