The world of the pistachio is currently going nuts. Often known as "green gold," the nuts' industry is currently defined by a high-stakes tug-of-war between three global titans: the United States, Iran and Türkey. Together these three nations control over 85% of the world's pistachio production, thus exerting heavy control over the availability of your favourite Dubai Kunafa chocolate and Turkish baklava.
However, as of March 2026, the landscape of this multi-billion-dollar industry is being radically reshaped, not just by agricultural cycles but also by the drums of war sending away any hopes of recovery with the ever-tightening grip of economic sanctions.
