Pistachios are a popular, nutrient-dense dry fruit known for their unique green color, crunchy texture, and rich, buttery flavor. This nutritious dry fruit seed grows on the Pistacia vera tree and serves as a power-packed snack and a key ingredient in many delicious desserts.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), total global pistachio production was 1.09 million metric tons in the marketing year (MY) 2025/2026. This article covers each top-producing country’s global output share, year-over-year % change, and 10-year production statistics, including average production and compound average growth.
Here’s the list of the largest pistachio producers by country:
Annual pistachio production by country in MY 2025/2026 (USDA)
| Country | Total Production (Metric Tons) | % Share of Global Production |
|---|---|---|
 United States | 712,682 | 65.2% |
 Iran | 200,000 | 18.3% |
 Turkey | 120,000 | 11% |
 European Union | 40,000 | 3.7% |
 Syria | 20,000 | 1.8% |
1. United States
United States recorded 712,682 metric tons of pistachio output in the marketing year 2025/2026 (September-August), making it the world's leading producer. The nation accounted for a 65.2% share of global pistachio production in MY 2025/2026. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the country produced 498,952 metric tons of pistachios in MY 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production figures (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 474,821 metric tons
- Compound average growth: 6%
- Year-over-year change: 43%
2. Iran
Iran is the second-largest pistachio producer in the world and accounted for 200,000 metric tons of pistachio production in the marketing year 2025/2026. It contributed 18.3% of global pistachio output. In MY 2024/2025, the total pistachio output generated by the country was 225,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production figures (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 166,100 Metric Tons
- Compound average growth: 3%
- Year-over-year change: -11%
3. Turkey
In MY 2025/2026, Turkey registered 120,000 metric tons of pistachios, making up an 11% share of global output. In the previous year, MY 2024/2025, the total pistachio output recorded was 385,000 metric tons.
- 10-Year production figures (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 174,700 Metric Tons
- Compound average growth: -3%
- Year-over-year change: -69%
4. European Union
European Union’s total pistachio production is 40,000 metric tons in the current marketing year (MY) 2025/2026, representing a 3.7% share of global pistachio output. The EU region generated 37,100 metric tons of pistachios in MY 2024/2025.
- 10-Year production figures (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 24,527 Metric Tons
- Compound average growth: 17%
- Year-over-year change: 8%
5. Syria
In MY 2025/2026 (September-August), Syria is the fifth-largest pistachio producer, recording 20,000 metric tons, or 1.8% of worldwide pistachio production. According to the USDA, in MY 2024/2025, Syria produced 40,000 metric tons of pistachios.
- 10-Year production figures (MY 2016-2025):
- Average production: 46,200 Metric Tons
- Compound average growth: -9%
- Year-over-year change: -50%
