> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/australia/

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# 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.

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Production, 20244,450 t
World rank7 of 18
10-year change+189%
Record4,450 t2024

## Pistachios, in shell in Australia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)

## Australia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.32%0.17% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.0world 1.3 (−20%)
kg per person0.17world 0.17
10-year change+189%world +56%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 5 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/china/) | 78,986 | 5.7% |
| 6 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/madagascar/) | 5,034 | 0.36% |
| 7 | **Australia** | 4,450 | 0.32% |
| 8 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/tunisia/) | 3,135 | 0.23% |
| 9 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/afghanistan/) | 2,825 | 0.20% |

[Full ranking of 18 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/)

### Map of world production of pistachios, in shell

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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

Exports2,540 t USD 18.4 m
Exporter rank13 of 74
Imports2,504 t USD 25.9 m
Importer rank32 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](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/)

## 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

[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/united-states/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/turkey/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/iran/)[Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/syria/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/china/)[Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/madagascar/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/tunisia/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/afghanistan/)[Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/iraq/)[Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/kyrgyzstan/)[Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/jordan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/uzbekistan/)
[All countries producing pistachios, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/)

## Other products of Australia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/australia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/australia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/australia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/australia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/australia/)[Chick peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chick-peas/australia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/australia/)
[Agricultural production in Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/australia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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