Known for their rich, buttery taste and high oil content, macadamia nuts are among the most expensive nuts globally due to their limited cultivation areas and challenging harvesting process.
These are the edible seeds of pine trees and are expensive due to the labor-intensive process required to extract them from pine cones.
High-quality pistachios, especially certain varieties like Iranian pistachios (such as the prized "Kerman" variety), can be quite expensive due to their taste, limited cultivation areas, and specific growing conditions.
Some varieties of walnuts, such as the Persian or Iranian walnuts, are highly valued for their taste and size, leading to higher prices in certain markets.
These large nuts come from the Brazil nut tree and are known for their unique flavor and nutrient content. They can be relatively expensive due to the difficulty in harvesting them in the wild.
While almonds are widely produced, certain varieties, like Marcona almonds from Spain, are more expensive due to their unique taste, texture, and limited growing regions.
High-quality cashews, particularly those that are whole and unbroken, can be expensive due to the labor-intensive process of removing them from their toxic shells and the challenges involved in harvesting.
These nuts are less commonly found in commercial markets but are expensive due to their unique flavor and scarcity.