Opening Prices for U.S. Pistachios – New Season 2025/26 Wonderful Pistachios has officially announced the first prices of the new U.S. crop: 🔹 In-shell Pistachios, 21–25, Extra No. 1 → $9.02/kg ($4.10/lb) 🔹 Golden Hills variety, raw pistachios → $8.47/kg ($3.85/lb) 🔹 Kerman variety, raw pistachios → $8.25/kg ($3.75/lb) 📌 These opening figures serve as a global benchmark, influencing trade across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. ⸻ 🌍 Impact on Iran’s Pistachio Market The U.S. announcement immediately puts pressure on Iranian exporters: • For standard round varieties, prices above $7.5$ per kg are now unrealistic unless supported by superior kernel quality. (Sizes in Iran is small this year , Fandoghi in average will be 34/36 ) • Green kernels remain the only product with steady, genuine demand, where Iran continues to hold a strong advantage. • Exporters will adjust offers to remain competitive, especially in China, India, Turkey, and the EU. ⸻ 🇨🇳 Why China’s Decision Matters China is the swing buyer in the global pistachio trade: • It is the fastest-growing market, with strong gifting culture and rising middle-class consumption. • Buyers closely compare Iranian vs. U.S. pistachios on price, quality, and logistics. • Political and regulatory factors matter: U.S. pistachios face tariffs, while Iran faces banking and sanction-related barriers. • Because of their large-volume, short-window purchases, Chinese buyers can tip the balance of global prices. 👉 If China steps in strongly, both U.S. and Iranian markets could stabilize. 👉 If China delays or reduces buying, global inventories will weigh on prices for months. ⸻ 🔑 The key question now: Will China step in to stabilize the pistachio market, or will oversupply keep pressure on prices into 2026? Chinese traders are in big hesitation now… #Pistachios #IranianPistachios #trade #Agriculture #Foodindustry #Nuts #Export #Pistachioindustry #Marketinsight #SustainableAgriculture #Foodexport #cropreport #marketupdate #Agritrade #Nutsindustry #Businessgrowth #Globaltrade #Gulfood #Pistachioinshell #pistachiokernel #worldfood #inc #usapistachio #californiapistachio #wonderfulpistachio
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