Empty Pistachio Shells (Bulk Industrial Biomass & Abrasive Grade) – Export Quality

<p>We supply bulk export-grade <strong>Empty Pistachio Shells</strong> (by-product of mechanical pistachio hulling and processing) sourced from prime Mediterranean and Southeastern Anatolian nut processing facilities. Featuring extreme cellular hardness, high calorific heat value, zero toxic resins, and low ash content, these natural woody shells are an exceptional sustainable raw material. Widely supplied to activated carbon manufacturers, biochar and biomass pellet producers, industrial sandblasting/abrasive blasting suppliers, furfural chemical extractors, and composite board manufacturing plants worldwide.</p>

<h3>Key Industrial Applications & Uses</h3>

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<li><strong>Activated Carbon & Biochar:</strong> High fixed-carbon content and microporous precursor matrix, ideal for water filtration, air purification, and pharmaceutical-grade activated charcoal.</li>

<li><strong>Eco-Friendly Abrasives & Sandblasting:</strong> Crushed shell grits provide an efficient, biodegradable, soft-abrasive media for cleaning turbine blades, automotive parts, molds, and delicate metal surfaces without substrate erosion.</li>

<li><strong>High-Calorie Biomass Fuel:</strong> Clean, high-density renewable biomass offering consistent burning temperatures (~4,200 to 4,800 kcal/kg) and low residual ash for industrial boilers and heating plants.</li>

<li><strong>Horticulture & Mulch:</strong> Long-lasting decorative garden mulch, soil drainage aerator, and weed-suppressing organic barrier.</li>

<li><strong>Biochemical Extraction:</strong> Renewable lignocellulosic feedstock for xylose, lignin, and furfural synthesis.</li>

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<h3>Product Specifications & Physical Properties</h3>

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<li><strong>Botanical Origin:</strong> Shells of <em>Pistacia vera</em> L.</li>

<li><strong>Common Trade Names:</strong> Empty Pistachio Shells, Pistachio Nut Shells, Crushed Pistachio Shell Grit, Biomass Shells, Boş Fıstık Kabuğu</li>

<li><strong>HS Code:</strong> 1404.90.00.00 (Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included - Raw vegetable materials used primarily for dyeing, tanning, or industrial purposes) or 2308.00.90</li>

<li><strong>Available Forms:</strong>

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<li>Whole Cleaned Empty Shells (Sifted and aspirated, free from dust and nut meats)</li>

<li>Crushed Shell Grits & Granules (Graded mesh cuts: 10/20, 20/40, or custom abrasive sizing)</li>

<li>Milled Pistachio Shell Flour / Powder (for plastic/wood composite filler)</li>

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<li><strong>Purity:</strong> Min. 99.0% (Cleaned, screened, free from stones, soil, and residual kernel meats)</li>

<li><strong>Moisture Content:</strong> Max. 8.0% – 10.0%</li>

<li><strong>Calorific Heating Value:</strong> Approx. 4,200 – 4,800 kcal/kg (Gross dry basis)</li>

<li><strong>Ash Content:</strong> Low, approx. 1.0% – 2.5%</li>

<li><strong>Bulk Density:</strong> Approx. 380 – 450 kg/m³ (whole shells) / Higher for graded crushed grits</li>

<li><strong>Origin:</strong> Turkey / Mediterranean Origin</li>

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<h3>Packaging & Bulk Handling Standards</h3>

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<li>Jumbo Big Bags (FIBC) – 500 kg to 800 kg bags with lifting loops and top/bottom spouts</li>

<li>25 kg or 40 kg heavy-duty PP (polypropylene) woven bags</li>

<li>Loose bulk loading directly into sea containers (with liner bag) or bulk walking-floor trailers upon buyer request</li>

<li>Custom private labeling, batch tagging, and palletized shrink-wrapped units supported</li>

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<h3>Container Loading & Freight Logistics</h3>

<p>Because empty pistachio shells are moderately light and bulky, shipments are configured to balance cubic volume with road/sea transport weight limits, strictly observing payload limits:</p>

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<li><strong>20ft FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Packed in PP Bags: Approx. 8.0 – 10.0 MT</li>

<li>Packed in Big Bags: Approx. 7.5 – 9.0 MT</li>

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<li><strong>40ft High Cube (HC) FCL Container:</strong>

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<li>Packed in Big Bags / PP Bags: Approx. 18.0 – 21.0 MT (Volumetric utilization)</li>

<li>Dense Crushed Grits / High Bulk Density: Up to 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at the <strong>25 MT maximum legal container payload limit</strong>)</li>

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<li><strong>Standard Truck (Road Transport / Mega Tır 90–100 m³):</strong>

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<li>Whole Shells: Approx. 18.0 – 22.0 MT (Volumetric trailer limit)</li>

<li>Dense Crushed Shells / Bulk: Up to 24.0 – 25.0 MT (Strictly capped at <strong>max 25 MT legal road axle payload</strong>)</li>

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<h3>Export Compliance & Commercial Terms</h3>

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<li>Full export documentation provided: Official Phytosanitary Certificate (if required by destination quarantine rules), Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Analysis (CoA) specifying moisture, ash, and calorific value, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading / CMR.</li>

<li>Year-round steady supply capacity generated directly from seasonal industrial processing lines.</li>

<li>Delivery terms available: EXW, FOB, CFR, CIF, and DAP.</li>

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