Between January and April of this year, Iran's pistachio exports to the European Union experienced a 15% decrease, totaling €64.228 million, according to Eurostat. Despite a 43% drop in shelled pistachios, there was a 36% increase in pistachio kernels exports during the same period. The top importers included Germany, Spain, and Italy. Overall, Ireland's pistachio exports to Europe remained stable at €192 million in 2021, and in the previous year, Iran exported 135,322 tons of pistachio worth over $914 million to 75 countries. China was the largest importer of Iranian pistachios, with imports valued at $199 million.