Turkey's pistachio exports reached 80.9 million dollars in the January-September period
In the first nine months of the year, the countries receiving the most pistachios were Italy, Germany, and Kazakhstan; industry representatives expect an increase in the final quarter.
According to data from the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters' Associations, Turkey's pistachio exports in the January-September period amounted to 80 million 906 thousand dollars. The highest foreign sales were made to the markets of Italy, Germany, and Kazakhstan.
January-September Export Figures
According to data shared by the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters' Associations, Turkey's total pistachio exports in the January-September period were recorded at 80 million 906 thousand dollars. In the same period of the previous year, this figure stood at 151 million 827 thousand dollars.
Countries with the Highest Exports
During the first nine-month period of the year, the highest pistachio exports were made to Italy with 19 million 248 thousand dollars. The Italian market was followed by Germany with 13 million 668 thousand dollars and Kazakhstan with 7 million 724 thousand dollars.
Export Performance of the Past Year
Turkey realized pistachio exports to a total of 94 different countries in the past year and managed to generate an income of 178 million 203 thousand dollars from these foreign sales.
Pistachio as a Strategic Product
Faruk Akbaş, President of the Central Union of Turkish Pistachio Producers, emphasized that the pistachio is a strategic product with a wide range of uses. Akbaş stated that this product is utilized in many different sectors, ranging from meals and desserts to snacks and chocolates.
'Off Year' in Production and Weather Conditions
Reminding that pistachio production naturally follows a cycle of one high year and one low year, Faruk Akbaş stated that 2026 is considered an "off year" in the sector. It was explained that adverse weather conditions experienced last year also had a direct impact on this year's yield.
New Season and Year-End Expectations
Explaining that new season pistachios have begun to be harvested and enter the market, Akbaş expressed their anticipation of reaching higher levels in foreign sales during the last quarter of the year with the inclusion of these products in exports.