How much pistachios do United States produce and export?
United States is the largest producer of pistachios: 498,950 tonnes in 2024, 36% of the world's 1.4 million tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $2.5 billion in 2024, 72% of world exports of pistachios (HS 080251) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 25% of its pistachios exports by value.
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United States's pistachios production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 498,950 tonnes | 36% | +7.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 20% | 33% | 42% | 36% |
United States's pistachios exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.5 billion | 72% | 354,878 t | $6,939 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 080251 (Pistachios, in shell, fresh or dried).
Where United States's pistachios goes
| Destination | Value | Share of United States's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $614M | 25% |
| Germany | $294M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $222M | 9% |
| Turkey (Türkiye) | $131M | 5.3% |
| Spain | $121M | 4.9% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "United States pistachios: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/USA/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.