South America Pistachio Market Analysis 2026

According to Cognitive Market Research, the South America Pistachio Market Size was USD XX Billion in 2023 and is set to achieve a market size of USD XX Billion by the end of 2031 growing at a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2031

Introduction of Pistachio Market

According to Cognitive Market Research, South America is projected to grow at a CAGR of XX% For the fifth consecutive year, the South American pistachio market saw sales value climb by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to rise steadily. Consumption reached its high in 2022 and is likely to continue growing shortly. Argentina produced the most pistachios (X tonnes), accounting for approximately X% of the overall volume. Furthermore, Argentina's pistachio production topped that of Peru, the second-largest producer (X tonnes), by eightfold. Mexico (X tonnes) placed third in overall production, accounting for X%. Argentina's pistachio production stayed generally steady from 2012 to 2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).
(Source-https://www.indexbox.io/store/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-pistachios-market-analysis-forecast-size-trends-and-insights/#:~:text=Argentina%20remains%20the%20largest%20pistachio,production%20with%20a%209.4%25%20share.)

Brazil - In February 2023, pistachio prices in Brazil rose 8.4% from the previous month, with an average monthly rate of +2.3% for the previous eleven months. However, there were minor swings, with the highest growth in November 2022 at 239%. The average import price peaked at $16,893 per tonne in August 2022 but failed to recover between September 2022 and February 2023. Imports to Brazil fell dramatically to 10 tonnes in February 2023, with the fastest growth being in December 2022, at 578% month on month. The United States was the primary provider, accounting for 100 percent of all imports.
(Source-https://www.indexbox.io/blog/brazil-pistachio-price-in-february-2023/)

Peru - In 2024, the revenue in the Pistachio market in Peru amounts to US$XXbn Retail prices for Peruvian pistachios range from US$ 6.23 to US$ 10.07 per kilogram, or from US$ 2.83 to US$ 4.56 per pound. Pistachios are sold in Sol for between PEN 23.04 and PEN 37.22 per kilogram, or between PEN 10.45 and PEN 16.88 per pound (lb) in Lima and Arequipa. In 2024, the estimated wholesale price range for Peruvian pistachios is between US$ 4.36 and US$ 7.05 per kilogram, or between US$ 1.98 and US$ 3.20 per pound.
(Source-https://www.selinawamucii.com/insights/prices/peru/pistachios/#market-insights)
The National Agrarian Health Service of Peru (SENASA) has notified the World Trade Organisation of the Directorial Resolution defining the necessary phytosanitary standards for the importation into Peru of in vitro pistachio plants (Pistacia spp.) originating in and coming from Chile.
(Source-https://inc.nutfruit.org/peru-pistachios-from-chile/)
Chile - The revenue generated in the Pistachio market in Chile amounted to US$XXm in 2024. It is projected to grow annually by XX% (CAGR 2024-2028 Retail prices for Peruvian pistachios range from US$ 6.23 to US$ 10.07 per kilogram, or from US$ 2.83 to US$ 4.56 per pound. Pistachios are sold in Sol for between PEN 23.04 and PEN 37.22 per kilogram, or between PEN 10.45 and PEN 16.88 per pound (lb) in Lima and Arequipa. 
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for Peru pistachios is between US$ 4.36 and US$ 7.05 per kilogram or between US$ 1.98 and US$ 3.20 per pound (lb).
(Source-https://www.selinawamucii.com/insights/prices/chile/pistachios/)