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Raw Pistachio Nut Market Overview 2026

Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
  • Raw Pistachio Nut market coverage spans 140 countries.
  • 2,263 exporter companies and 2,101 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
  • 6,161 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
  • 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
  • Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
  • Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
  • Page data last updated on 2026-04-20.

Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Pistachio Nut

Analyze 6,161 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Pistachio Nut.

Raw Pistachio Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum

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Top YoY shifts for Raw Pistachio Nut: China (+135.8%), Tajikistan (+82.8%), Turkiye (+51.0%).

Raw Pistachio Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary

As of 2025-05, benchmark Raw Pistachio Nut country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Pistachio Nut transaction unit prices: Afghanistan (19.73 USD / kg), South Africa (17.61 USD / kg), Vietnam (14.37 USD / kg), Italy (13.17 USD / kg), Netherlands (11.35 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
CountryYoY ChangeTransaction Count2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States+20.5%2,6437.87 USD / kg (3,106,187.324 kg)7.69 USD / kg (2,013,583.419 kg)8.69 USD / kg (2,975,204.016 kg)8.22 USD / kg (4,140,414.921 kg)7.60 USD / kg (6,070,634.019 kg)8.11 USD / kg (5,180,643.369 kg)
Italy+25.8%9649.47 USD / kg (1,007.5 kg)29.67 USD / kg (3,208 kg)20.50 USD / kg (22,186.66 kg)27.24 USD / kg (5,227.1 kg)25.23 USD / kg (28,164.42 kg)13.17 USD / kg (11,075 kg)
China+135.8%784.50 USD / kg (112.5 kg)3.71 USD / kg (144.6 kg)3.87 USD / kg (3,409.49 kg)4.50 USD / kg (98 kg)9.12 USD / kg (13,592.76 kg)5.78 USD / kg (4,018.09 kg)
Turkiye+51.0%592.19 USD / kg (74,003 kg)- (-)13.80 USD / kg (43,400 kg)12.50 USD / kg (6,000 kg)13.99 USD / kg (299,552 kg)11.02 USD / kg (125,040 kg)
Iran+36.8%9976.36 USD / kg (1,803,985 kg)6.53 USD / kg (1,153,200 kg)7.74 USD / kg (1,232,745.801 kg)5.56 USD / kg (1,165,487 kg)7.07 USD / kg (1,191,680 kg)4.02 USD / kg (2,350,314 kg)
Vietnam+2.2%6888.67 USD / kg (903,339.705 kg)8.74 USD / kg (587,722.961 kg)9.02 USD / kg (826,041 kg)11.63 USD / kg (2,337,282.36 kg)11.36 USD / kg (1,549,695.002 kg)14.37 USD / kg (785,101.079 kg)
Afghanistan+8.7%36014.16 USD / kg (115,347.2 kg)15.07 USD / kg (44,514 kg)14.61 USD / kg (102,226 kg)15.55 USD / kg (119,478 kg)15.74 USD / kg (77,161 kg)19.73 USD / kg (155,457 kg)
India+9.3%28410.96 USD / kg (8,190.54 kg)4.19 USD / kg (63,402.56 kg)5.88 USD / kg (10,168 kg)10.99 USD / kg (18,343 kg)11.93 USD / kg (212,824.436 kg)4.84 USD / kg (15,402.275 kg)
United Arab Emirates+37.9%1996.66 USD / kg (190,177.721 kg)5.33 USD / kg (270,270.721 kg)8.36 USD / kg (129,422.801 kg)13.34 USD / kg (45,432 kg)9.36 USD / kg (54,872.05 kg)1.97 USD / kg (22,768 kg)
Ivory Coast-27.1%1391.37 USD / kg (161 kg)0.77 USD / kg (1,708 kg)0.97 USD / kg (76 kg)0.79 USD / kg (1,063 kg)0.60 USD / kg (279 kg)1.08 USD / kg (50 kg)
Raw Pistachio Nut Global Supply Chain Coverage
4,364 companies
2,263 exporters and 2,101 importers are mapped for Raw Pistachio Nut.
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Raw Pistachio Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals

2,263 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Raw Pistachio Nut. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.

Raw Pistachio Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles

Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 2,263 total exporter companies in the Raw Pistachio Nut supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-10
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
(South Africa)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: TradeRetailDistribution / Wholesale
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Shipping And Water TransportFood WholesalersOthersFreight Forwarding And IntermodalCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: OthersLogisticsTradeDistribution / Wholesale
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Afghanistan)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food PackagingFood Services And Drinking PlacesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
(Iran)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Raw Pistachio Nut Global Exporter Coverage
2,263 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Raw Pistachio Nut supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Pistachio Nut (HS Code 080251) in 2024

For Raw Pistachio Nut in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1United States327,255,438 kg2,296,136,073 USD
2Turkiye22,354,075 kg158,460,169 USD
3Germany9,621,043.58 kg78,159,188.747 USD
4Hong Kong6,875,656 kg45,189,398.779 USD
5Netherlands5,231,313 kg44,329,685.124 USD
6Belgium3,579,395.57 kg28,841,881.193 USD
7Spain2,625,656.64 kg23,423,712.762 USD
8Australia2,528,299.1 kg18,278,936.903 USD
9Czechia2,192,092 kg16,887,954 USD
10Luxembourg1,113,000.07 kg8,913,223.37 USD

Raw Pistachio Nut Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary

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Raw Pistachio Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks

2,101 importer companies are mapped for Raw Pistachio Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.

Raw Pistachio Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners

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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-04
Recently Import Partner Companies: 3
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Syria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
(Syria)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Employee Size: 501 - 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Pakistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-20
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Services And Drinking PlacesFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,101 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Pistachio Nut.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Pistachio Nut (HS Code 080251) in 2024

For Raw Pistachio Nut in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
RankCountryVolumeValue
1Germany50,381,185.143 kg358,830,842.619 USD
2Turkiye36,708,361 kg213,396,902 USD
3India31,049,135 kg182,336,442.754 USD
4Italy17,119,747 kg141,996,260.798 USD
5Spain18,849,933.2 kg137,290,387.286 USD
6Poland10,703,074 kg82,621,265 USD
7Hong Kong11,491,587 kg80,289,340.852 USD
8Netherlands8,119,158 kg67,838,499.479 USD
9Mexico6,685,160 kg51,469,495 USD
10United Kingdom5,238,034 kg38,977,782.02 USD

Raw Pistachio Nut Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary

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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Pistachio Nut

Raw Pistachio Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country

Monthly Raw Pistachio Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-10, countries with visible Raw Pistachio Nut wholesale unit prices: Italy (24.12 USD / kg), China (11.95 USD / kg), Canada (9.96 USD / kg).
Country2025-052025-062025-072025-082025-092025-102025-112025-122026-012026-022026-032026-04
United States------
Italy21.93 USD / kg23.10 USD / kg23.41 USD / kg23.16 USD / kg15.24 USD / kg24.12 USD / kg
Australia8.65 USD / kg8.46 USD / kg8.48 USD / kg8.45 USD / kg8.51 USD / kg-
Canada----10.43 USD / kg9.96 USD / kg
China11.91 USD / kg12.06 USD / kg12.14 USD / kg12.05 USD / kg11.95 USD / kg11.95 USD / kg

Raw Pistachio Nut Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries

Compare Raw Pistachio Nut wholesale price ranges and YoY changes across the top 5 exporting countries to benchmark supplier price competitiveness.
RankCountryAverageLowerUpperYoY
1United States13.13 USD / kg12.68 USD / kg13.58 USD / kg+53.1%
2Italy21.64 USD / kg11.47 USD / kg37.07 USD / kg+11.6%
3Australia8.60 USD / kg8.38 USD / kg9.09 USD / kg-5.4%
4Canada10.23 USD / kg9.93 USD / kg10.87 USD / kg-
5China12.01 USD / kg10.93 USD / kg12.72 USD / kg+18.9%

Latest Raw Pistachio Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates

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DateEntry NameUnit Price (USD) 
2026-04-01Orz**** ********** * ********** ****13.47 USD / kg
2026-04-01Pis************ * ******* *********** ****** **** ******** ** ** ******** ******* ******* ******** ******143.75 USD / kg
2026-04-01pis***** ** *** * ******* *******16.15 USD / kg
2026-04-01Гор** *********** ****** * ******* *****14.15 USD / kg
2026-04-01pis***** * ******* ******* ***********14.07 USD / kg

Classification

Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product

Raw Material

Commodity GroupTree Nuts
Scientific NamePistacia vera
PerishabilityLow (relative); shelf-stable when properly dried, but quality is sensitive to moisture uptake and oxidation (rancidity), especially for kernels.
Growing Conditions
  • Arid to semi-arid climates with hot summers and sufficient winter chill for bud break
  • Well-drained soils; orchards are commonly irrigated
  • Quality and yield sensitive to drought stress, heat extremes, and salinity in some production areas
Main VarietiesKerman, Golden Hills, Lost Hills, Ahmad Aghaei, Akbari, Kaleh Ghouchi, Aegina
Consumption Forms
  • In-shell snack nuts (often roasted and/or salted downstream)
  • Kernels for snacking and ingredient use
  • Chopped kernels and paste for bakery, confectionery, and ice cream
Grading Factors
  • In-shell split rate (for in-shell product)
  • Size/count and kernel yield
  • Shell staining and appearance
  • Defect tolerance (insect damage, mold, foreign matter)
  • Food-safety compliance (notably aflatoxin limits) and moisture control
Planting to HarvestPerennial orchard crop; trees typically require multiple years after planting before meaningful commercial harvests.

Market

Raw pistachio nuts are a globally traded tree nut commodity sold mainly as in-shell nuts and kernels into snack, bakery, and confectionery supply chains. Global production and export availability are concentrated in a small set of origins—most notably the United States, Iran, and Turkey—while demand is broadly distributed across Europe and Asia. Food-safety compliance (especially aflatoxin controls) is a core trade determinant because failing limits can trigger border rejections, recalls, and contract disputes. The market is also shaped by orchard water constraints in arid production regions and by geopolitics that can affect trade and payment channels for certain origins.
Major Producing Countries
  • United StatesMajor global producer; commercial orchards concentrated in California's Central Valley.
  • IranMajor producer and long-established export origin; supply to multiple importing regions.
  • TurkiyeSignificant producer; supplies both domestic consumption and exports.
  • SyriaTraditional producing origin; export availability can be volatile due to broader disruption risks.
  • GreeceNotable producer within Europe; includes protected-origin segments in some markets.
Major Exporting Countries
  • United StatesKey global exporter with large, industrial-scale processing and grading infrastructure.
  • IranMajor exporter; trade can be sensitive to sanctions, shipping, and payment constraints.
  • TurkiyeRegular exporter; volumes and quality can vary with crop year conditions.
Major Importing Countries
  • GermanyLarge European import market and distribution hub for nuts and dried fruit.
  • NetherlandsGateway logistics node for EU nut trade via major ports and re-export channels.
  • ItalyStrong demand for kernels in confectionery and bakery manufacturing.
  • SpainLarge retail and ingredient demand; also an EU producer with import needs.
  • ChinaMajor consumer market for in-shell snack pistachios and kernels.
  • IndiaLarge snack and gifting demand; price sensitivity can shift product form (in-shell vs kernels).
Supply Calendar
  • United States (California):Aug, Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest window; large volumes move into export channels after processing and grading.
  • Iran:Sep, OctNorthern Hemisphere harvest; export timing depends on processing throughput and trade/logistics conditions.
  • Turkey:Aug, SepNorthern Hemisphere harvest with seasonal export availability.
  • Greece:Aug, SepNorthern Hemisphere harvest; smaller global export presence than the largest origins.
  • Australia:Mar, AprSouthern Hemisphere harvest; can provide counter-seasonal supply for some buyers.

Specification

Major VarietiesKerman, Golden Hills, Lost Hills, Ahmad Aghaei, Akbari, Kaleh Ghouchi, Aegina
Physical Attributes
  • Commercial forms include in-shell (often naturally split) and kernels; split-rate and shell staining are common buyer quality points.
  • Kernel color and size uniformity influence grading for snack and ingredient applications.
Compositional Metrics
  • Food-safety compliance commonly includes aflatoxin testing and moisture control to reduce mold risk during storage and transit.
  • Oxidative stability (rancidity risk) is a key quality consideration for kernels and higher-fat presentations.
Grades
  • Buyer specifications typically cover size (count/grade), split-shell percentage (for in-shell), defect tolerances, foreign matter, and contaminant compliance (e.g., aflatoxins).
  • National grade standards may be referenced in contracts in some markets (e.g., USDA standards where applicable), alongside private specifications.
Packaging
  • In-shell pistachios commonly ship in bulk sacks or lined cartons; kernels often use moisture/oxygen-barrier bags inside cartons.
  • Nitrogen-flushed or vacuum packaging is used for kernels to slow oxidation and preserve flavor during longer distribution.
ProcessingOften traded as raw in-shell or raw kernels for downstream roasting/salting; kernels are also used for paste, inclusions, and chopped ingredient formats in confectionery and bakery.

Supply Chain

Value Chain
  • Orchard harvest (mechanical shaking common) -> hulling (removal of outer hull) -> washing -> drying -> sorting/grading -> optional roasting/salting -> packaging -> containerized export -> importer processing/packing -> retail and ingredient manufacturing
Demand Drivers
  • Snack consumption (in-shell and kernels), including seasonal gifting periods in some markets
  • Confectionery, bakery, and ice-cream inclusions and pastes
  • Foodservice and prepared-food use (toppings, desserts, sauces)
Temperature
  • Quality is protected by keeping product dry and cool through storage and transit; heat and humidity accelerate mold risk and flavor deterioration.
  • Kernels are more sensitive to oxidation than in-shell product and often use cooler storage and tighter humidity control.
Atmosphere Control
  • Oxygen reduction (nitrogen flushing) and oxygen-barrier films are used for kernels to reduce rancidity risk in longer supply chains.
Shelf Life
  • Dried pistachios have extended shelf life when moisture is controlled; kernels typically have a shorter practical shelf life than in-shell product due to higher exposure to oxygen and light.

Risks

Food Safety HighAflatoxin contamination risk is a core trade disruptor for pistachios: shipments that exceed importing-market limits can face border rejection, recalls, and contract claims, creating immediate financial and reputational exposure across the supply chain.Use validated supplier controls (GAP/GMP/HACCP), rapid post-harvest handling and drying, robust sorting, representative sampling, and aflatoxin testing aligned to destination requirements with full lot traceability.
Climate MediumPistachio orchards are climate- and water-sensitive; drought, heat extremes, and irrigation restrictions in major producing regions can reduce yields and shift quality, tightening export availability.Diversify origin portfolio, monitor basin-level water policy and drought indicators, and align procurement with crop-year risk (carryover inventory where feasible).
Geopolitics MediumTrade policy and sanctions exposure can materially affect pistachio flows and payment/insurance/logistics channels for certain origins, increasing counterparty and delivery risk for importers.Maintain sanctions and compliance screening, contract for alternative origins, and structure payment/logistics through compliant channels with contingency routing.
Quality Degradation MediumMoisture ingress and oxygen exposure can drive mold risk and rancidity (especially in kernels), leading to customer complaints, downgrades, and waste even when food-safety limits are met.Specify moisture/packaging requirements, use oxygen-barrier and (where appropriate) nitrogen-flushed packs, and enforce cool, dry storage with humidity monitoring.
Supply Variability MediumPistachio production can show meaningful year-to-year variability (including alternate bearing dynamics in orchards), complicating contract fulfillment and spot pricing.Use multi-year supplier programs, inventory buffers across crop years, and flexible product-form sourcing (in-shell vs kernels) to maintain continuity.
Sustainability
  • Irrigation dependence and water-stress exposure in arid/semi-arid production regions (notably parts of California and the Middle East).
  • Groundwater depletion and salinity management concerns in some orchard regions.
  • Energy use and emissions associated with drying, roasting, and long-distance shipping for export markets.
Labor & Social
  • Seasonal agricultural labor needs and worker safety (including heat stress) during harvest and processing seasons.
  • Buyer-driven social compliance programs (traceability, supplier audits) affecting market access for large importers and branded channels.

FAQ

Which countries are the main global pistachio exporters?The United States, Iran, and Turkey are consistently among the most important exporting origins in global pistachio trade, with supply availability highly influenced by crop-year conditions, processing throughput, and (for some origins) trade-policy constraints.
Why is aflatoxin control so important for pistachio trade?Aflatoxin is a key food-safety risk for pistachios because importing markets can reject shipments or require recalls when limits are exceeded, creating immediate losses and long-term buyer confidence issues; this is why buyers often require strict sampling, testing, and traceability.
What product forms are commonly traded internationally for pistachios?International trade commonly includes raw in-shell pistachios and raw kernels; many buyers source raw product for downstream roasting/salting or for ingredient uses like chopped kernels and pastes in confectionery and bakery.

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