Iran’s Export of Pistachios Up 213% in 5-Month Period: IRICA
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said the country’s export of pistachios in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024) registered a major growth compared to the same period last year.
IRICA said that $352 million of pistachios were exported from the country between March 21 and August 22, 2024, showing a 213 percent rise compared to last year’s corresponding period.
In the five-month period, 36,000 tons of fresh pistachios were exported from the country, indicating a 122 percent growth compared to last year’s corresponding period in terms of weight, the report added, IRNA reported.
According to the report, Iran exported $245 million of pistachios with fresh or dry shells and $103 million of pistachio kernels.