Pistachios, in shell production in Iraq
In 2024 Iraq produced 1,687 t of pistachios, in shell, the 10th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). The record was 2,641 t in 2019. Area harvested: 566 ha, yield 3.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,687 t
- World rank
- 10 of 18
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 2,641 t
- 2019
Pistachios, in shell in Iraq, 2018–2024 (tonnes)
Iraq compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.12%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.0
- world 1.3 (+135%)
- kg per person
- 0.04
- world 0.17
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Tunisia | 3,135 | 0.23% |
| 9 | Afghanistan | 2,825 | 0.20% |
| 10 | Iraq | 1,687 | 0.12% |
| 11 | Kyrgyzstan | 909 | 0.07% |
| 12 | Jordan | 625 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of pistachios, in shell
Share of the world total; Iraq is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,687 | +135% | 566 | 2.98 |
| 2023 | 719 | −71% | 226 | 3.18 |
| 2022 | 2,486 | +9.7% | 997 | 2.49 |
| 2021 | 2,267 | +26% | 758 | 2.99 |
| 2020 | 1,797 | −32% | 788 | 2.28 |
| 2019 | 2,641 | +76% | 1,058 | 2.50 |
| 2018 | 1,503 | — | 630 | 2.39 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 25 t USD 310,000
- Exporter rank
- 49 of 74
- Imports
- 6,288 t USD 68.5 m
- Importer rank
- 20 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 Iraq?
Iraq produced 1,687 t in 2024, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iraq rank in the world for production of pistachios, in shell?
Iraq ranked 10th of 18 countries in 2024. The largest producer was United States with 36.1% of the world total.
What is the yield of pistachios, in shell in Iraq?
3.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,687 t from 566 ha), against a world average of 1.3 t/ha.
Does Iraq export or import pistachios, in shell?
In 2024 Iraq reported exports of 25 t (USD 310,000) and imports of 6,288 t (USD 68.5 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; the 2024 figure for Iraq is imputed by FAO. 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.