In the first six months of 2025, Türkiye exported pistachios in the amount of $ 113.3 million in 79 countries of the world. This was reported by the Agency “Anadolo” with reference to the data of the Union of Exporters of the Southeast Anatolia.
In total, since the beginning of 2024, the volume of supplies of Turkish pistachio nuts in 96 countries amounted to $ 229.7 million. Compared to January-June last year, when export was $ 96.5 million, an increase of 17%is observed in the same period of 2025.
, among the largest buyers of Turkish pistachios, Italy was the leader, which purchased $ 40.7 million for six months. In second place is Germany ($ 18.9 million), in the third – Kazakhstan ($ 7.4 million).
The Chairman of the Central Union of Turkish Fasting Film Manufacturers Faroca Akbash noted that the steady increase in exports has continued for several years in the first half of 2025, which is an encouraging signal for the sector.
“The trend goes up, the dynamics are positive. But as manufacturers, we expect from processors to search for new sales markets. It is also necessary to expand the range of products in already mastered areas. This will help to open new horizons in the foreign market to Turkish pistachio. All these successes instill hope in us, but our goal is to strive for more,” Akbash emphasized.
He also said that negotiations are underway with the American Union of Pistachi manufacturers on the promotion of Turkish products, and in this context it is planned to conduct an international symposium on pistachios in Chantlyurf.
“Turkish pistachios stand out favorably with their quality and aroma. Entering the market of new types of products will revive exports. We hope that in 2025 it will be possible to reach an indicator of $ 300 million. The novelties will have a positive effect on both the domestic and the foreign market,” he added.