> 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.

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

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# 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.

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Production, 20241,687 t
World rank10 of 18
10-year change—
Record2,641 t2019

## Pistachios, in shell in Iraq, 2018–2024 (tonnes)

## Iraq compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.12%
Yield, t/ha3.0world 1.3 (+135%)
kg per person0.04world 0.17

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 8 | [Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/tunisia/) | 3,135 | 0.23% |
| 9 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/afghanistan/) | 2,825 | 0.20% |
| 10 | **Iraq** | 1,687 | 0.12% |
| 11 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/kyrgyzstan/) | 909 | 0.07% |
| 12 | [Jordan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/jordan/) | 625 | 0.05% |

[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; 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

Exports25 t USD 310,000
Exporter rank49 of 74
Imports6,288 t USD 68.5 m
Importer rank20 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 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

[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/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/australia/)[Tunisia](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/tunisia/)[Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/pistachios/afghanistan/)[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 Iraq

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/iraq/)[Dates](https://husfarm.com/production/dates/iraq/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/iraq/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/iraq/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/iraq/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/iraq/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/iraq/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/iraq/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/iraq/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/iraq/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/iraq/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/iraq/)
[Agricultural production in Iraq](https://husfarm.com/production/country/iraq/)

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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