World production of pistachios is approaching a record high and leading countries are expanding production. According to the US Department of Agriculture, pistachio production is approaching a record 1 million tonnes worldwide for the 2020/21 season. Compared to the previous season, production has increased by 40%.
Analysts at East Fruit predict that pistachio production in the US will increase by 42% in the coming period, reaching a record 476,000 tonnes. At the same time, product exports from the United States will increase by almost 20% to 225,000 tons. Despite record consumption, stocks are expected to grow at the same pace.
Interest in pistachios is growing in Georgia as well. Otar Anguridze, President of Georgian Pistachio Association notes, that Georgian Pistachio has great potential in the country and abroad due to its quality.
"It has been about 5 years since the popularization of this culture in the country. Pistachio gardens are growing every year and in about 3-4 years Georgia will have pistachios of local production. If we compare pistachios with other walnut crops, we can say that Georgian pistachios have a great perspective on the world market. Georgian fruit has special taste due to the good climate and water, which increases its competitiveness on the world market," - said Otar Anguridze.
