Pistachio prices today
Iran and the US between them supply most of the world’s pistachios, and Expana’s coverage reflects that split: a detailed grid of Iranian grades and sizes FOB origin, US in-shell benchmarks by count, and wholesale pricing in Italy, Turkey and Spain.
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Pistachio price chart
| Date | Price (USD/lb) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
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| 5.5 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 19.6% | — | |
| 5.4 | ↑ 1.9% | ↑ 18.2% | — | |
| 5.3 | ↑ 15.2% | ↑ 17.3% | — | |
| 4.6 | ↑ 0.7% | ↑ 2.2% | — | |
| 4.57 | ↑ 1.1% | ↑ 6.3% | — | |
| 4.52 | ↑ 0.4% | — | — | |
| 4.5 | ↑ 4.7% | — | — | |
| 4.3 | — | — | — | |
Expana: the independent source for pistachio pricing and forecasting
Our pistachio assessments span a detailed grid of Iranian varieties and sizes alongside US in-shell grades and European wholesale markets, grounded in market indications rather than modelled from second-hand data.
Pistachio coverage is led by Nick Moss, Market Reporter, Nuts. Explore related coverage on our nut prices and almond prices pages.
Global pistachio benchmarks
Iranian FOB pricing by variety and size, US in-shell grades, and wholesale markets in Italy, Turkey and Spain.
Forward price forecasting
An Expana IQ Forecast, grounded in Iranian Fandoghi export pricing, projecting pistachio prices out to 18 months.
Variety and size grid
Fandoghi, Akbari, Kale Ghuchi and Ahmadaghaei types, tracked across multiple count sizes.
US in-shell coverage
American extra no. 1 grade pistachios by count per ounce.
Price history and trend data
Price history with month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year change.
Market commentary
AI-generated commentary explaining what is moving pistachio prices.
Our pistachio intelligence includes:
Pistachio price forecast
Pistachio prices move with Iranian and US harvest size, export availability and alternate bearing, the tendency of pistachio trees to yield more in alternating years. Expana’s pistachio forecast, grounded in Iranian Fandoghi export pricing, shows where prices may move next.
- A forward price projection for pistachios, out to 18 months, grounded in Iranian Fandoghi export pricing.
- Model-based forecasting capturing short-term momentum and the longer-term trend.
- Historical benchmarks across the US, Italy, Turkey and Spain for wider context.
- Coverage of multiple Iranian varieties and size grades, and US in-shell counts.
- Signals tied to alternate bearing cycles and export availability.
- AI-generated commentary explaining the drivers behind the forecast.
Forecast methodology last reviewed: October 2026.
Our pistachio forecasting methodology
Expana IQ Forecasts for pistachio are automated, model-generated price projections built entirely through quantitative methods. We maintain a suite of statistical and machine-learning models and select, for each market, the approach that best fits its own behaviour.
- Short-term price movements
We track recent price action to capture momentum and near-term direction. - Longer-term directional trend
We identify structural shifts in pistachio prices over time, beyond day-to-day noise. - Seasonality
We capture recurring calendar-driven patterns, such as alternate bearing, the on-year and off-year yield cycle typical of pistachio trees.
Where relevant, additional external drivers with a demonstrated relationship to price behaviour are also incorporated, including export policy and trade flow shifts. Each forecast carries written commentary explaining the outlook in plain language.
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Pistachio Market FAQs
What drives pistachio prices?
Pistachio prices are set by harvest size in Iran and the US, export availability, and alternate bearing, the tendency of pistachio trees to produce a larger crop one year and a smaller one the next. An off-year in a major producer can tighten supply noticeably.
Why does Expana ground its pistachio forecast in Iran rather than the US?
Iran’s Fandoghi export price carries a long, consistent history across multiple size grades, which supports reliable modelling even though the US is now the larger global producer.
What pistachio varieties does Expana cover?
Expana covers Iranian varieties including Fandoghi, Akbari, Kale Ghuchi and Ahmadaghaei across multiple size grades, alongside US extra no. 1 in-shell counts and wholesale markets in Italy, Turkey and Spain.
What is an Expana IQ Forecast?
An Expana IQ Forecast is an automated, model-generated price projection built from historical price patterns, including short-term movements, longer-term trend and seasonality, with commentary explaining the outlook.
What is the pistachio price forecast?
A pistachio price forecast is a forward-looking view of how prices may develop over a set period, weighing harvest size, alternate bearing and export flows. Expana’s IQ forecast projects pistachio prices out to 18 months with high and low target bands.
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