Pistachios, in shell production in Australia
In 2024 Australia produced 4,450 t of pistachios, in shell, the 7th largest in the world (0.32% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 189%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4,406 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 4,450 t
- World rank
- 7 of 18
- 10-year change
- +189%
- Record
- 4,450 t
- 2024
Pistachios, in shell in Australia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Australia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.32%
- 0.17% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 1.3 (−20%)
- kg per person
- 0.17
- world 0.17
- 10-year change
- +189%
- world +56%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | China | 78,986 | 5.7% |
| 6 | Madagascar | 5,034 | 0.36% |
| 7 | Australia | 4,450 | 0.32% |
| 8 | Tunisia | 3,135 | 0.23% |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 2,825 | 0.20% |
Map of world production of pistachios, in shell
Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,450 | +218% | 4,406 | 1.01 |
| 2023 | 1,400 | −61% | 1,381 | 1.01 |
| 2022 | 3,600 | +64% | 3,545 | 1.02 |
| 2021 | 2,200 | +0.6% | 2,163 | 1.02 |
| 2020 | 2,187 | +19% | 2,158 | 1.01 |
| 2019 | 1,834 | +3.1% | 1,815 | 1.01 |
| 2018 | 1,778 | +3.3% | 1,754 | 1.01 |
| 2017 | 1,721 | +3.5% | 1,693 | 1.02 |
| 2016 | 1,662 | +3.7% | 1,630 | 1.02 |
| 2015 | 1,603 | +4.1% | 1,570 | 1.02 |
| 2014 | 1,540 | +4.3% | 1,487 | 1.04 |
| 2013 | 1,477 | +4.6% | 1,423 | 1.04 |
| 2012 | 1,412 | −21% | 1,357 | 1.04 |
| 2011 | 1,792 | +79% | 1,740 | 1.03 |
| 2010 | 1,000 | +67% | 950 | 1.05 |
| 2009 | 600 | −67% | 920 | 0.65 |
| 2008 | 1,800 | +260% | 900 | 2.00 |
| 2007 | 500 | −50% | 850 | 0.59 |
| 2006 | 1,000 | — | 840 | 1.19 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2,540 t USD 18.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 13 of 74
- Imports
- 2,504 t USD 25.9 m
- Importer rank
- 32 of 143
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of pistachios, in shell in Australia?
Australia produced 4,450 t in 2024, 0.32% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Australia rank in the world for production of pistachios, in shell?
Australia ranked 7th of 18 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 36.1% of the world total.
How has the production of pistachios, in shell in Australia changed?
It rose by 189% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +56% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of pistachios, in shell in Australia?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (4,450 t from 4,406 ha), against a world average of 1.3 t/ha.
Does Australia export or import pistachios, in shell?
In 2024 Australia reported exports of 2,540 t (USD 18.4 m) and imports of 2,504 t (USD 25.9 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.