As the 2025 pistachio harvest concludes across all major producing regions, Jupiter shares the latest insights on global supply, price trends and quality expectations for the new crop. Overall production is projected to be slightly higher than 2024, while demand for kernels remains strong across international markets.
Iran: solid crop and good quality
Iran’s 2025 crop totals around 240.000 metric tons of pistachios in shell, with about 30.000 tons carry-over from 2024. The harvest is complete, the overall quality appears good.
Turkey: strong domestic market limits exports
Turkey harvested about 120.000 tons of pistachios in shell, supported by a carry-over of roughly 200.000 tons. Domestic consumption continues to grow, driven by new product launches and local demand.
As a result, most of the Turkish crop is expected to be consumed within the country, keeping export volumes low and prices firm.
California: strong harvest, strong demand
California remains the world’s largest producer with around 770.000 tons of pistachios in shell and about 50.000 tons carry-over. The harvest is complete, with consistent quality and healthy yields. Despite the large crop, kernel demand remains strong, particularly from global snack and food manufacturing industries, which continues to stabilize prices.
Southern Europe: rising new producers
Pistachio cultivation in Greece, Spain and Italy continues to grow steadily, reaching a combined 13.000 tons this season. These three European origins are gaining attention in premium and regional markets, valued for their distinctive flavor and short supply chains.
Outlook 2026
Global pistachio supply for 2026 is projected at around 1.45 million tons, slightly higher than last year’s 1.35 million tons. After a tight 2025 season, the balance between supply and demand is expected to normalize. However, Turkey’s smaller crop continues to support firm kernel prices across all origins, while US–China tariff developments may further shape international trade flows in the coming months.
