Pistachios from Tunisia
Mateur variety, harvested from mid-July to September in the orchards of Gafsa and Kasserine: in shell or shelled, hand-sorted, dried and stored dry.
What a buyer wants to know first
The values below are those of the Tunisian sector. Each associated grower confirms their own before publication, and the PDF technical sheet reproduces exactly this table.
| Varieties | Mateur (the most grown in Tunisia); other varieties on request. |
|---|---|
| Sizes | In shell: sorting by size (nuts per ounce) and opening rate; shelled: whole kernels or pieces. |
| Packaging | 25 kg bags, 10 kg cartons; bags of 250 g to 1 kg with your brand. |
| Loading | Pallets 80 × 120 or 100 × 120 cm; 20 pallets per 40-foot container (basis of the quote request gauge). |
| Transport and storage | Dry, away from light, preferably cool; up to twelve months of shelf life in these conditions. |
| Certifications | Those of the orchards concerned, displayed with their expiry date. Being collected: no certificate is cited without its proof. |
| EU entry formalities | Contaminant checks (aflatoxins: Regulation (EU) 2023/915); mandatory origin for shelled pistachios (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2429). |
| Customs code | 0802 51 00 (in shell), 0802 52 00 (shelled). |
| Season | Harvest from mid-July to September; storage afterwards. |
Harvest from August to September
Harvest from mid-July to September, then dry storage; the current month is highlighted.
| Product | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
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| Pistachios |
Two gestures that make the difference
Harvested when ripe, shelled and sorted by hand, dried then stored dry: the nut keeps its colour and its crunch.
Three ways to order pistachios
Consolidation platform
A few pallets of pistachios with your dates or oils, in the same shipment.
Find out more03Private label
Bags and gift boxes with your brand; roasted and salted pistachios on request.
Find out more04Exclusive distribution
Exclusivity of Tunisian pistachios in your territory.
Find out moreBefore requesting a quote
What is the minimum quantity?
One pallet on the consolidation platform; one full container in direct sale.
Can you send samples?
Yes, before a first order. The shipping conditions are specified in the quote.
What delivery terms?
EXW ex packing station, FOB from a Tunisian port, CFR, CIF or DAP: you state your preference at step 2 of the quote request.
What lead times?
The quote gives the possible loading date; it depends on the port, the variety and the size requested.
How is traceability ensured?
Every carton carries a lot number that refers to the plot and the harvest date.
Add pistachios to your request.
One or more products, a single request, a single contact. Three steps, about two minutes.