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Iranian, Turkish, and American pistachios. In-shell, kernels, and roasted - certified for European markets.
Pistachios are the highest-value tree nut in European trade, with prices reaching EUR 19–20/kg in 2025–2026 due to tight global supply and growing demand. The three dominant origins - Iran, Turkey, and the United States - each offer distinct varieties, flavour profiles, and supply characteristics. Corsodoro provides European buyers with access to all major pistachio origins and varieties, with certified supply chains and flexible logistics from origin to warehouse.
Each origin produces distinctive varieties with different size, shape, colour, and flavour characteristics.
| Variety | Origin | Characteristics | Typical Use | Indicative Price (EUR/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Aghaei | Iran | Long, elegant shape. Premium appearance. Good natural open rate. | Premium retail, gift packs, export markets | 14.00 – 18.00 |
| Fandoghi | Iran | Round, smaller kernel. Most widely traded Iranian variety. | Snacking, food service, roasted/salted products | 11.00 – 15.00 |
| Akbari (Super Long) | Iran | Largest Iranian variety. Long, narrow shell. Premium positioning. | Luxury retail, specialty markets, Middle Eastern confectionery | 16.00 – 22.00 |
| Antep | Turkey (Gaziantep) | Intense green kernel colour. Strong, distinctive flavour. | Confectionery (baklava, Turkish delight), ice cream, retail | 15.00 – 20.00 |
| Siirt | Turkey (Southeastern) | Larger kernel than Antep. Lighter green. Milder flavour. | Snacking, food manufacturing, retail packs | 13.00 – 17.00 |
| Kerman | USA (California) | Large, uniform size. Consistent quality. Industry standard. | European retail, snacking, food manufacturing | 14.00 – 19.00 |
| Form | Description | Key Grades |
|---|---|---|
| In-shell (open) | Naturally opened shells, ready for snacking | Graded by size (oz/100 nuts): 18-20, 20-22, 22-24, 24-26 |
| In-shell (closed) | Mechanically opened or closed-shell, lower cost | Used for kernel extraction, food manufacturing |
| Kernels (green) | Shelled, skin removed, sorted by green colour intensity | Dark green, light green, yellow-green. Priced by colour grade. |
| Roasted / Salted | In-shell or kernel, dry-roasted or oil-roasted | Retail-ready, food service packs, bulk |
Prices are indicative CIF European port and fluctuate significantly based on crop cycle, origin, and global demand. Contact us for current pricing.
Iran is the world's largest pistachio producer by area and second-largest by volume. The Kerman province (Rafsanjan and Sirjan) is the historic heartland of pistachio cultivation. Iranian pistachios offer unmatched variety diversity - Ahmad Aghaei, Fandoghi, Akbari, and Kalle Ghouchi. Known for their aromatic flavour and distinctive appearance. Trade compliance and logistics require specialist handling.
Turkey is the world's third-largest pistachio producer, with Gaziantep (Antep) being the most prized origin. Turkish pistachios are renowned for their intense green kernel colour, which commands premium pricing in confectionery applications - baklava, Turkish delight, and ice cream. Production is growing rapidly with new plantings. HACCP and BRC certification available from major processors.
California is the world's second-largest pistachio producer, with production concentrated in the San Joaquin Valley. The Kerman variety dominates - bred for large size, high open-shell percentage, and mechanical harvesting. US pistachios benefit from the highest food safety standards, full BRC/IFS certification, and consistent supply. The preferred origin for European retail private label due to traceability and certification infrastructure.
BRC Global Standards
IFS Food
HACCP
EU Organic
BRC and IFS certification is standard for US and Turkish origin. Iranian pistachios are available with HACCP and select BRC-certified processors. Organic pistachios are available from California and Turkey. Aflatoxin testing is mandatory for all pistachio shipments entering the EU, with enhanced border controls per Commission Regulation. Learn more about our certification standards →
Pistachio trees are alternate-bearing - producing a heavy crop one year and a lighter crop the next. This biennial cycle significantly impacts global supply and pricing.
New-crop pistachios from all three origins arrive at European ports between October and December. The alternate-bearing cycle means that when Iran has an on-year, the US often has an off-year, and vice versa. Understanding these cycles is essential for procurement planning and price management.
We supply pistachios from all three major origins. Iranian varieties: Ahmad Aghaei (long, premium), Fandoghi (round, most traded), and Akbari (Super Long, largest). Turkish varieties: Antep (intense green, Gaziantep region) and Siirt (larger, milder). From the US: Kerman (large, uniform, California standard). All varieties available in-shell, as kernels, or roasted.
Iranian pistachios offer greater variety diversity, aromatic flavour, and a price advantage on certain grades. They are preferred in Middle Eastern and Asian markets. American (California Kerman) pistachios are larger, more uniform, and benefit from highly mechanised processing and comprehensive BRC/IFS certification. US pistachios dominate European retail due to consistent supply, traceability, and food safety infrastructure. The choice depends on your application, market positioning, and certification requirements.
Corsodoro supplies pistachios in three primary forms: in-shell (naturally open or mechanically opened, graded by size in ounces per 100 nuts), kernels (shelled and sorted by green colour intensity - dark green commands the highest price), and roasted/salted (dry-roasted or oil-roasted, available in-shell or as kernels). Green pistachio kernels from Turkey are particularly prized for confectionery and ice cream applications.
Pistachio prices reached EUR 19–20/kg in the European market due to alternate-bearing cycles reducing yields in Iran and the US, drought conditions in California, strong global demand growth (particularly from China and India), and limited new orchard maturity. The pistachio market is structurally tight. Corsodoro helps buyers navigate this by sourcing across all three origins, identifying the most competitive supply at any given time, and offering forward contracts to manage price risk.
Specify variety, origin preference, form, and volume. We'll source the most competitive offer across all origins.