How much pistachios do Iran produce and export?
Iran is the 3rd largest producer of pistachios: 316,142 tonnes in 2024, 23% of the world's 1.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 2nd largest exporter by value: $473.4 million in 2024, 14% of world exports of pistachios (HS 080251) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 55% of its pistachios exports by value.
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Iran's pistachios production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 316,142 tonnes | 23% | -3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | 52% | 30% | 17% | 23% |
Iran's pistachios exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | $473.4 million | 14% | 80,986 t | $5,845 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080251 (Pistachios, in shell, fresh or dried).
Where Iran's pistachios goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Iran's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $262M | 55% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $75M | 16% |
| India | $73M | 15% |
| Germany | $14M | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $8M | 1.8% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Iran pistachios: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/IRN/pistachios/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.