MENA: Pistachio Market 2024

Pistachio Market Size in MENA

The MENA's pistachio market surged to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a slight expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Pistachio Production in MENA

In value terms, pistachio production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of pistachio production was Iran (X tons), accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, pistachio production in Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Iran amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (X% per year).

The average pistachio yield soared to X kg per ha in 2022, picking up by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the pistachio yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of pistachios in MENA fell sharply to X ha, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of harvested area peaked at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Pistachio Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of pistachios decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, pistachio exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iran (X tons) was the main exporter of pistachios, generating X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Iran decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Syrian Arab Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Pistachio Imports

Imports in MENA

Pistachio imports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, pistachio imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented the main importers of pistachios, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Jordan (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest pistachio importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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