USDA – Tree Nuts: World Markets and Trade, Feb 2026

This report provides a global outlook on the production, consumption, and trade of pistachios for the 2025/26 marketing year.

It highlights a forecasted 8% decline in global pistachio production due to decreases in Turkey, Iran, and Syria, despite gains in the United States. The report also notes an expected 4% decline in world consumption, a 6% increase in global exports driven by the U.S., and significant production growth in the U.S. due to the alternate bearing cycle. Additionally, adverse weather and drought conditions are impacting production in key countries like Iran and Turkey.