8 Countries that Produce the Most Pistachios in the World

7. Italy

Production: 3,202.00 tonnes

Even though Italy has a big production of pistachios and it is among these 8 countries that produce pistachios the most in the world, you’ll be surprised to hear that their production is not sufficient to satisfy their demands. Pistachios are widely consumed in this beautiful Mediterranean country, and you must have heard of their famous pistachio ice cream. More than 90% percent of all the pistachios that come from Italy are grown in Sicily, and they are very expensive because of their quality but also because of limited production. The most famous pistachios from Italy come from the Bronte area near Mount Etna, Pistacchio Di Bronte, and they are a PDO product (Protected Designation of Origin), which means they are locally grown and packed, and they are unique. Most of the imported pistachios in Italy, come from Iran and the US.