There are many pistachio producers all over the world, especially in the US.
(Largest Producer in the world!) Depending on your purposes you can refer to different international sales companies.
There are multiple types of sales for nuts, and of course pistachios.
Today in this article we are going to find out about the largest pistachio producers.
Let’s have an example.
Germany is the second-largest importer of pistachios in Europe and the world, behind China (after China).
In 2018, German imports were worth €364 million, representing 35% of all EU imports.
In 2018, the overall weight of products imported into Germany was 42,000 tonnes, a 5.9% increase from 2014.
Germany imports more shelled pistachios than any other European nation.
In 2018, Germany imported 10.
6 kt of shelled pistachios, representing 47 percent of total European imports.
Imported pistachios are re-exported from Germany to other nations.
More than one-third of all pistachios imported into Europe are re-exported via the German market.
Responsible for re-export activities are a huge number of expert merchants and agents situated in Hamburg (the largest port in Germany).
In 2018, the largest export markets for German pistachios were Italy (26%), Spain (18%), the United Kingdom (12%), and the Netherlands (11%).
95% of all German pistachio imports come from the United States and Iran.
With pistachio exports growing from 188 t in 2014 to 483 t in 2018, Turkey is the only developing country supplier to enjoy growth in Germany.
The majority of German pistachio imports consist of raw, uncooked nuts.
After importation, pistachios are often handled by a variety of specialised enterprises before they reach the ultimate consumer.
Before being utilised in other products, pistachios are often roasted, however they may also be cut into smaller bits.
Intersnack, Omnitrade, Max Kiene, A.M.A., and Moll Marzipan are all German enterprises that roast and/or process pistachios.
Intersnack has five production facilities in Germany.
Intersnack (with their ültje brand), Max (with their Max Kiene brand), Seeberger, and Kluth dominate the German snack industry.
Additionally, grocery store private label items have a market share.
Pistachios are also a common ingredient in savoury foods such as salami, ice cream, chocolate, cake, and yoghurt.
Growing demand from the food industry and pistachios' reputation as a healthy snack have enhanced their popularity in Germany (especially by ice cream producers).
Pistachios are advertised as containing significant percentages of monounsaturated fat, fibre, thiamine, vitamin B6, and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese.
Pistachio International Sale
When considering international trade, the pistachio is a valuable product because of its high price and great nutritional content.
The European pistachio market is predicted to expand steadily over the next several years.
Consumer preferences in Europe are shifting, spurring this expansion.
This includes a desire for healthier snacking alternatives and an increased interest in Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.
Opportunities exist for suppliers from emerging countries in Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, and the UK.
Though the United States is the greatest consumer of pistachios, Europe is the major importer, responsible for almost one-third of global commerce.
Imports of pistachios into Europe grew by an annualised rate of 3.
8% between 2014 and 2018.
Developing nations account for 28 per cent of all imports from outside of Europe.
In Europe, the demand for pistachios is expected to expand at a pace of 4-6% each year over the next five years.
Changes in demand will continue to have a smaller impact on imports than variations in harvested crop quantities and prices.
Pistachio imports into Europe increased annually between 2014 and 2018, reaching €1.
1 billion in value and 122 thousand tonnes in quantity in 2018.
This is an annual growth rate of 4.
8% in value and 3.
8% in volume, respectively.
Eighty-two per cent of all pistachios imported are still in their shells, while the remainder is shelled.
European Union countries account for more than 30 per cent of global pistachio commerce (so-called intra-European trade).
A large portion of Europe's internal commerce is the straightforward re-export of imported raw pistachios, while another large portion involves the higher-value trade of processed pistachios (salting, spicing and roasting).
Over the last five years, imports into Europe from underdeveloped nations have surged from 20,000 to 30,000 metric tonnes.
Almost all of Europe's pistachios come from just two countries—the United States and Iran—creating a highly concentrated market.
The United States exports about 77% of Europe's pistachios, with Iran sending the next highest amount (22%).
Syria is the growing national provider with the fastest increase, however, volumes are still relatively tiny.
There was a sharp rise from 2014 to 2018 in the number of goods imported into Europe from Syria, from 37 to 127 tonnes.
Even before the civil crisis broke out in 2011, Syria was the fourth largest producer of pistachios in the world.
Due to fluctuations in supply from major producing nations, consumption over the last five years has varied widely, but has grown by an average of 1% every year.
Pistachio trees have an alternating bearing pattern, whereby they produce an abnormally large harvest one year and a smaller harvest the next.
The major manufacturers usually keep part of their output in store to ensure a steady supply.
Pistachio consumption in Europe was predicted to reach 88,000 metric tonnes in 2018.
In-shell nut consumption accounted for 87% of this total, whereas kernel consumption accounted for 13%.
Most pistachios are sold in Germany, although they are also popular in Italy, Spain, and France.
Germany has the largest annual per capita consumption in Europe at 0.38 kilogrammes (or 1.16 kilogrammes if just the pistachio-consuming population is included).
This is according to the International Nuts and Dried Fruit Council (INC).
Germany is a promising market since it is Europe's largest importer of pistachios.
Other intriguing markets with rising demand include Italy and Spain.
Both Italy and Spain cultivate their own pistachios, but even with rising yields, they still can't meet local demand.
Because of its size and abundance of specialised merchants, Belgium has great potential as a regional centre for international commerce.
The consumer markets in France and the UK are particularly intriguing.
One-third of all European Union pistachio imports come from Italy, making it a major importer of the nut.
When it comes to imported shelled pistachios, Italy is second only to China (after Germany).
Additionally, anecdotal evidence suggests that Italians eat more shelled pistachios per person than any other Europeans.
Between 2014 and 2018, yearly growth in Italian pistachio imports averaged 11%.
In 2018, Italy imported 15.
8 kt of pistachios, worth €153m.
Only around 7 percent of Italy's imported pistachio supply is sent back out to other countries.
In 2018, 35% of Italy's pistachios came from the United States, 23% came through Germany, and 14% came from Iran.
Turkey's exports to Italy have skyrocketed from 424 metric tonnes in 2014 to 1.
5 metric tonnes in 2018.
Italy is also a major producer of pistachios, with more than 90% of the crop coming from the Bronte region (the Eastern Sicilian province of Catania).
In Italy, between 2.
5 and 3 thousand tonnes of the commercial crop (in-shell pistachios) are harvested year.
Italy's output is distinguished by the shelling of kernels and the creation of green kernels.
Since 2009, Bronte pistachio kernels have been GMO-free, and the local community promotes them via an annual pistachio festival called Sagra Del Pistacchio Bronte.
The private label brands of Italian supermarkets like Coop, Conad, and Carrefour sell the vast majority of roasted pistachios.
Noberasco, Ventura, Cameo, and Noccioltost are just a few of the many examples of retail brands.
The promotion of American products in Italy is also on the rise.
The Italian firm New Factor recently signed a distribution agreement with the American firm Wonderful.
A significant portion is also traded as generic, by-weight snacks.
Pistachios have long been a staple in Italian cooking.
Green pistachio kernels are used in high amounts by Italian ice cream manufacturers.
Pasta recipes, classic sweets, and sugary brittles are just some of the other goods that include pistachio.
Pasta is made from some of it and used as an ingredient in baked goods.
Pistachios may also be found in Mortadella, an authentic Italian sausage.
In both imports and consumption, Spain ranks third in all of Europe for pistachios.
An estimated 11.1 kt was consumed, while imports hit 11.6 kt in 2018.
All of the pistachios sold in the nation are domestically processed and eaten as imports.
The value and volume of imports both rose by 15% between 2014 and 2018.
Approximately 0.24 kg of pistachios were consumed annually per person in 2018.
More than 7 thousand tonnes of pistachios are eaten at home in Spain each year, with the remaining 4 tonnes going to the industrial sector.
Salty pistachios are the most popular used for them in Spain.
In 2018, the United States accounted for 49% of Spain's pistachio imports, followed by Iran (with 33% of the market) and Germany (15% of the market as a transit nation).
Despite a year-over-year increase of 43%, Greek imports are still relatively small compared to those of the major suppliers (207 tonnes in 2018).
Pistachios are also grown in Spain, with an annual yield of over 1,200 metric tonnes.
Currently, there is an upward tendency in Spanish production (a record crop of 3,000 tonnes was achieved in 2018).
The recent founding of the Spanish Pistachio Association has helped to increase interest in both pistachio production and consumption in the country.
The group is now working to create a recognised pistachio brand throughout the country.
Castile-La Mancha is the main area for pistachio cultivation in Spain.
A recent study found that in Spain, most pistachios are eaten as a salty snack in the home or between meals.
They're often offered as a complimentary snack with beverages in pubs.
The rising popularity of healthy diets has also increased the number of recipes that call for pistachio kernels.
Pistachios are typically used as a topping or incorporated in salads to produce more well-rounded meals.
They are also often seen in frozen desserts and candies.
Most Spaniards know that nuts are good for them in general, but they don't know much about pistachios.
The private brands of Spanish grocery shops like Mercadona, Carrefour, and Alcampo, as well as discounters like Lidl, Aldi, and Dia, are the most common places to buy pistachios (such as El Corte Ingles).
Borges, Frit Ravich, Wonderful (the USA brand), Campomar (organic), and Eagle are all examples of independent brands.
Also, you may find pistachios from local companies like Nazaries and Maa (organic pistachio products including pistachio paste).