How much pistachios do Turkey (Türkiye) produce and export?
Turkey (Türkiye) is the 2nd largest producer of pistachios: 383,000 tonnes in 2024, 28% of the world's 1.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the 3rd largest exporter by value: $155.1 million in 2024, 4.5% of world exports of pistachios (HS 080251) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is Iraq, which takes 18% of its pistachios exports by value.
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Turkey (Türkiye)'s pistachios production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 383,000 tonnes | 28% | +17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1% | 14% | 18% | 26% | 28% |
Turkey (Türkiye)'s pistachios exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | $155.1 million | 4.5% | 21,876 t | $7,091 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080251 (Pistachios, in shell, fresh or dried).
Where Turkey (Türkiye)'s pistachios goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Turkey (Türkiye)'s exports |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $28M | 18% |
| Malaysia | $16M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $16M | 10% |
| Algeria | $12M | 7.5% |
| Syria | $8M | 5.4% |
Turkey (Türkiye) as a buyer of pistachios
Turkey (Türkiye) imported $206.6 million of pistachios (HS 080251) in 2024, 6% of world imports, ranked #4. Largest sources: United States (63%), Iran (36%), Syria (0.3%), Kyrgyzstan (0.1%), Turkmenistan (0.1%).
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