Pistachios, in shell — Production in Western Asia

Western Asia: Pistachios, in shell — Production was 469,135 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
469,135 t
Change on year
up 110.7%
Rank
5th
of 19 groups
All-time high
469,135 t
in 2024
All-time low
5,981 t
in 1969
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pistachios, in shell — Production in Western Asia, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, pistachios, in shell — production in Western Asia stood at 469,135 t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 110.7% on the previous year and up 328.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pistachios, in shell — production in Western Asia peaked at 469,135 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5,981 t, in 1969.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Pistachios, in shell — Production in Western Asia, year by year

Annual values for Pistachios, in shell — Production in Western Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 7,280 t —
1962 6,000 t -17.6%
1963 10,790 t +79.8%
1964 7,300 t -32.3%
1965 8,770 t +20.1%
1966 16,500 t +88.1%
1967 10,000 t -39.4%
1968 20,183 t +101.8%
1969 5,981 t -70.4%
1970 18,209 t +204.4%
1971 10,191 t -44.0%
1972 34,903 t +242.5%
1973 8,384 t -76.0%
1974 28,080 t +234.9%
1975 39,540 t +40.8%
1976 8,513 t -78.5%
1977 45,399 t +433.3%
1978 13,181 t -71.0%
1979 25,166 t +90.9%
1980 15,368 t -38.9%
1981 34,241 t +122.8%
1982 21,062 t -38.5%
1983 34,256 t +62.6%
1984 33,837 t -1.2%
1985 47,068 t +39.1%
1986 44,337 t -5.8%
1987 42,522 t -4.1%
1988 32,950 t -22.5%
1989 55,617 t +68.8%
1990 27,020 t -51.4%
1991 78,425 t +190.2%
1992 49,230 t -37.2%
1993 63,727 t +29.4%
1994 54,943 t -13.8%
1995 50,568 t -8.0%
1996 84,359 t +66.8%
1997 99,460 t +17.9%
1998 70,714 t -28.9%
1999 70,151 t -0.8%
2000 114,976 t +63.9%
2001 67,500 t -41.3%
2002 87,936 t +30.3%
2003 137,671 t +56.6%
2004 51,274 t -62.8%
2005 104,668 t +104.1%
2006 183,210 t +75.0%
2007 125,510 t -31.5%
2008 173,358 t +38.1%
2009 143,795 t -17.1%
2010 186,115 t +29.4%
2011 168,251 t -9.6%
2012 207,879 t +23.6%
2013 143,865 t -30.8%
2014 109,544 t -23.9%
2015 197,463 t +80.3%
2016 220,907 t +11.9%
2017 129,607 t -41.3%
2018 303,619 t +134.3%
2019 120,008 t -60.5%
2020 368,200 t +206.8%
2021 165,329 t -55.1%
2022 287,596 t +74.0%
2023 222,709 t -22.6%
2024 469,135 t +110.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10,312 t 5,981 t 20,183 t 9
1970s 23,157 t 8,384 t 45,399 t 10
1980s 36,126 t 15,368 t 55,617 t 10
1990s 64,860 t 27,020 t 99,460 t 10
2000s 118,990 t 51,274 t 183,210 t 10
2010s 178,726 t 109,544 t 303,619 t 10
2020s 302,594 t 165,329 t 469,135 t 5

Countries ranked near Western Asia

  1. 2 Türkiye 383,000 t compare
  2. 3 Greece 11,836 t compare
  3. 3 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 316,142 t compare
  4. 4 Spain 7,545 t compare
  5. 4 Syrian Arab Republic 83,796 t compare
  6. 5 Madagascar 5,034 t compare
  7. 6 Australia 4,450 t compare
  8. 6 Australia and New Zealand 4,450 t compare
  9. 8 Italy 3,873 t compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pistachios, in shell — production in Western Asia?
Pistachios, in shell — production in Western Asia was 469,135 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pistachios, in shell — production recorded in Western Asia?
The highest recorded value was 469,135 t in 2024.
What is the lowest pistachios, in shell — production recorded in Western Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 5,981 t in 1969.
How does Western Asia rank for pistachios, in shell — production?
Western Asia ranks 5th out of 19 groups with data for 2024.
Is pistachios, in shell — production rising or falling in Western Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 328.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Asia data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pistachios, in shell — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pistachios, in shell — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
45 places, 2,326 data points, 1961–2024
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