Official data reveals that Türkiye exported pistachios to 69 countries since the beginning of the year, demonstrating the global demand for the popular nut. Comparatively, last year saw $151.57 million in pistachio exports to 96 countries throughout the entire year, underscoring the accelerated pace of exports in 2024.

Leading the pack of importing nations is Italy, with imports totaling $12.15 million, followed closely by Germany with $11.83 million and Iraq with $9.12 million.

The surge in pistachio exports reflects Türkiye's growing prominence as a key player in the global nut market and highlights the increasing demand for Turkish pistachios worldwide. (ILKHA)