Pistachio Market Update 2024/25: Shipments, Harvest Progress & Outlook for Importers
August Pistachio Shipment Report: Strategic Market Update for Importers and Manufacturers
As the new pistachio crop year advances, global buyers are closely monitoring supply flows, harvest progress, and pricing trends. For importers, wholesalers, and food manufacturers, understanding these shifts is critical for securing reliable supply and negotiating competitive contracts.
Carryover Reaches Five-Year Low
Industry carryover has dropped to just under 120 million pounds, the lowest level in half a decade. This lean pipeline has immediate implications for international trade:
- Tighter availability: Buyers have less flexibility to delay purchases.
- Firm pricing: Limited carryover supports stronger price levels across major origins.
- Supply chain planning: Importers and processors must act earlier to secure allocations.
U.S. Harvest Update
- Arizona: The crop is nearly complete, with only a few days of harvesting left.
- California: Harvest is at the midway point, moving into the Kerman variety. Quality remains consistent, although nut sizing trends slightly smaller than last season, reflecting the larger crop size.
For buyers, this means stable quality assurance but careful attention to size specifications in procurement.
Global Shipment Trends
Shipments for the 2024/25 crop year are already significant, positioning pistachios as one of the most actively traded nuts in the global market:
- Domestic U.S. shipments: 236.8 million pounds
- Exports: 702.1 million pounds
- Total shipments: 938.9 million pounds
Although this total sits below last season’s record of 1.18 billion pounds, it remains the second-highest volume in the past five years. Importantly, the reduction reflects supply limitations, not weaker demand — a clear signal that global consumption remains strong.
What This Means for Buyers
For decision-makers across importing, wholesale, and manufacturing, the pistachio sector now demands forward-looking procurement and collaboration with brokers who can guarantee stability and competitiveness:
- Importers: Should anticipate competitive sourcing conditions and plan forward purchases to secure volumes.
- Wholesalers: Need to prepare for tighter margins and potential inventory pressure.
- Food manufacturers: Must evaluate supply contracts to ensure production continuity, especially where pistachios play a key role in value-added products.
Market Outlook
Looking ahead, the industry is preparing for a key milestone: next week, the official market prices for 2025/26 U.S. pistachio kernels and in-shell pistachios will be announced. This price discovery will set the tone for global trade negotiations in the new season and provide importers, wholesalers, and food manufacturers with a clearer framework for forward contracting.
Broker’s Perspective
At Cardassilaris Family, our role as a trusted pistachio broker is to connect high-quality growers with professional buyers worldwide. We monitor the market daily, provide transparent updates, and negotiate the most competitive deals for our clients. With over a century of industry expertise, we ensure that importers, distributors, and food manufacturers can navigate supply challenges with confidence.
Cardassilaris Family – Your partner in global pistachio trade and long-term supply security.
