Pistachio exports decreased by 61%
The value of Iran’s pistachio exports in the first 10 months of this year was announced as $327.6 million, which is about 61% less compared to the same period last year, based on the report of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
The volume of Iran’s exported pistachios during this period was reported as 46,346 tons, and the export destinations were 52 countries. In 1400, the value of exported pistachios was announced as 119,000 tons worth $797 million.
In the current year, the number of Iran’s pistachio customers has decreased by 20 countries. Iran exported pistachios to 72 countries last year, while in 1401, 52 countries purchased pistachios from Iran. Iran’s income from pistachio exports has also decreased, despite the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration announcing an increase of about 32 cents in the average price of pistachios in the first 10 months of this year.