Global Pistachio Market Overview

Market Overview
The global pistachio market revenue amounted to $••• in 2017, jumping by •••% against
the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers
(excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be
included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total market indicated a prominent
increase from 2012 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over
the last five years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations
throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014,
when it surged by •••% y-o-y. Global pistachio consumption peaked in 2017, and is likely
to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In 2017, approx. ••• tonnes of pistachios were produced worldwide; rising by •••% against
the previous year. Overall, the total output indicated a prominent growth from 2012 to
2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the last five years.
The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the
analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the pistachio production increased by +•••%
against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it
surged by •••% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global
pistachio production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is likely to continue its
growth in the near future. The general positive trend in terms of pistachio output was
largely conditioned by a remarkable expansion of the harvested area and a mild growth
in yield figures.

Iran (••• tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of pistachio production,
comprising approx. •••% of total production. Moreover, pistachio production in Iran
exceeded the figures recorded by the world's second largest producer, the U.S. (•••
tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China (••• tonnes),
with a •••% share.

In Iran, pistachio production increased at an average annual rate of +•••% over the period
from 2012-2017. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average
annual rates of production growth: the U.S. (-•••% per year) and China (+•••% per year).

In 2017, the global average pistachio yield totaled ••• tonne per ha, jumping by •••%
against the previous year. The yield figure increased an average annual rate of +•••%
from 2012 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor
fluctuations being observed over the period under review. The pace of growth was the
most pronounced in 2014, when yield increased by •••% y-o-y. Global pistachio yield
peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the near future. Despite the
increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may
still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.
In 2017, approx. ••• ha of pistachios were harvested worldwide; going up by •••% against
the previous year. The harvested area increased an average annual rate of +•••% over the
period from 2012 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable
fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most
rapid in 2016, when it surged by •••% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested
area dedicated to pistachio production attained its peak figure in 2017, and is likely to
continue its growth in the immediate term.

1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
The report provides an in-depth analysis of the global pistachio market. It represents the
latest data of the market size and consumption, domestic production, exports and
imports, price dynamics and food balance. Forecasts illustrate how the market will be
transformed in the medium term. Profiles of the leading companies are included.
Countries coverage: 233 countries. Product coverage: Pistachios. Data coverage:
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Market value;
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Volume and dynamics of production;

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Structure of production by regions and countries;

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Key market players and their profiles;

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Volume and dynamics of exports/imports;

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Producer prices, import/export prices;

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Factors influencing the market;

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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term;

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Per Capita Consumption.

2. GLOBAL TRADE - KEY FINDINGS
In 2013, the U.S. and Iran were the main global suppliers of pistachios with a combined
share of 45.5% of global exports. However, the fastest growing suppliers from 2007 to
2013 were Turkey (+26.3% per year). The U.S. strengthened its position in the global
export structure, from 16% in 2007 to 35% in 2013. In 2013, China (40.5%) and, distantly,
Germany (11.9%), the Russian Federation (4.6%), Italy (3.8%) and the Netherlands (3.7%)
were the main destinations of pistachio imports, together making up 64.5% of global
imports. The share of China increased significantly (+17%), while the share of the
Netherlands illustrated negative dynamics (-2%). The shares of the other countries
remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period. The U.S. and Iran dominated
in global pistachio production and trade. In 2013, Iran exported 26% of its total
pistachios output. Of this amount, 50% was supplied to China.