Global pistachio market in 2024
The global pistachio market has shown steady growth in recent years. In 2022, its value reached $4.1 billion and is expected to continue its upward trend from 2023 to 2024. Demand is increasing due to the popularity of healthy snacks, increasing awareness of its nutritional benefits, and wider use of pistachios in the food industry. Production in key regions such as California (US), Iran, and Türkiye continues to be a determining factor for global supply and prices.
Major manufacturers
This market is driven by a few large companies and organizations that dominate global production and exports:
- Amazing Pistachios and Almonds (USA) – one of the largest producers worldwide
- Seton Farms (United States) – Major producer and exporter
- Primax Farms (USA) – major global supplier
- Pistachio (Iran) – Leading Iranian exporter
- American Pistachio Producers – an American trade association representing pistachio producers
Producers in the United States and Iran, together, play the most important role in shaping global supply and market trends.
Types of pistachios
There are many different types of pistachios, each with its own unique flavor and shape:
- Kerman: main species in the United States
- Fandoghi: small, round, with wide growth
- Kalle Ghouchi: large size, rich flavor
- Akbari: long, large, with a distinctive figure
- Ahmad Aghaei: Pale skin, sweet taste
- Turkish (Antepe): known for its unique taste
- Italian (Bronte): considered a delicacy
- Red pistachio: once popular for its dyed shells
- Raw pistachios: natural and unprocessed
- Roasted and salted pistachios: widely consumed as snacks
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