Iran's pistachio exports increase by over 60%! Demand in the Chinese market is sluggish.

Core tip: Statistics from the Iranian Pistachio Association show that in the 9th month (May 22 to June 21) of the 2024/25 production season, Iran exported nearly 8,000 tons of pistachios. The demand for in-shell pistachios remains strong, with their exports accounting for approximately 60% of the total exports. The export of in-shell pistachios is supported by increased supply and price advantages, with over two-thirds being sold to the CIS market, while demand is weak in China, India, and most regions of the Middle East.

The demand for Iranian green shelled pistachio kernels remains robust, with exports reaching 2,500 tons since the beginning of the season, more than double the average of the past six seasons. This significant growth is primarily due to two factors: the first is the increased production of early-harvested, unripe pistachios in 2024, which are more competitively priced; the second is the sustained growth in demand for shelled pistachio kernels in non-EU markets, particularly in the Middle East and China, highlighting the rising global demand for Iranian green shelled pistachio kernels. Since the beginning of the season, Iran's pistachio exports (in-shell) have reached 171,000 tons, a year-on-year increase of 63%. The ratio of exports to initial inventory stands at 74%, indicating an exceptionally strong sales performance for the Iranian pistachio industry this season. The IPA attributes this achievement to Iran's price advantage, limited supply from other regions, and the rapid ...