How much pistachios do China produce and export?
China is the 5th largest producer of pistachios: 78,986 tonnes in 2024, 5.7% of the world's 1.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the nullth largest exporter by value: $25.9 million in 2024, 0.8% of world exports of pistachios (HS 080251) (CEPII BACI).
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China's pistachios production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 78,986 tonnes | 5.7% | +0.1% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8% | 4% | 8.1% | 6.8% | 5.7% |
China's pistachios exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.9 million | 0.8% | 4,021 t | $6,453 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080251 (Pistachios, in shell, fresh or dried).
China as a buyer of pistachios
China imported $909.1 million of pistachios (HS 080251) in 2024, 26% of world imports, ranked #1. Of its $909.1 million of pistachios imports in 2024, 68% came from the United States and 29% from Iran, among 7 suppliers. Largest sources: United States (68%), Iran (29%), Australia (1.7%), Hong Kong (1.2%), Turkey (Türkiye) (0.4%).
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