4.08.2026
With the start of the harvest drawing closer, Agróptimum has announced its opening prices for the 2026 pistachio season, together with its view on market developments and the current situation of the sector in Spain.
The international pistachio market is evolving towards an increasingly demanding model. Over recent months, Agróptimum has analysed these developments alongside some of the leading international operators at major industry events such as Gulfood Dubai and Macao.
The conclusion is clear: the market is no longer looking solely for product. It is looking for quality, traceability, innovation, food safety, and suppliers capable of guaranteeing reliable and stable supply at a competitive price.
At the same time, pistachios continue to strengthen their position as a high-value ingredient for the food industry, driving new applications across categories such as premium chocolate, spreads, ice cream, bakery products and gourmet foods.
The 2026 season confirms the continued consolidation of the Spanish pistachio sector. As new plantations come into production, cultivation will continue to expand, opening a new stage for the industry.
This growth also brings a new challenge: processing capacity in Spain is not increasing at the same pace as production. In this context, choosing the right industrial partner to market the harvest will become an increasingly strategic decision for growers.
Just one year ago, Agróptimum launched the most advanced pistachio processing plant in Europe. Today, the company enters its second season with an established operation: a fully operational facility that processed close to 1,000 tonnes in its first year, fulfilled all commitments made to its growers and continues to expand its capacity with the goal of reaching 15,000 tonnes.
For years, the company has been building a model that integrates the entire value chain, from genetic improvement and plant production to processing and international marketing. Every decision is guided by the same principles: quality, innovation, transparency and a clear commitment to generating maximum value for growers.
This market knowledge, combined with its industrial capabilities and the commercial relationships developed with retailers and the food industry, enables Agróptimum to present its opening prices for the 2026 season.
Based on current market developments, the company has established the following opening prices for the 2026 season:
Size | Conventional (€) | Organic (€) |
18/20 | €6,00/kg | €6,25/kg |
21/25 | €5,75/kg | €6,00/kg |
Kernels | €10,50/kg | €10,75/kg |
These prices represent the starting benchmark for the season and reflect Agróptimum’s current view of the market.
The company highlights that the market is demanding more than ever in terms of quality, traceability, innovation, food safety and reliable supply. However, Agróptimum also believes that the competitiveness of the sector depends on maintaining a balance between all these attributes and a price that allows the market to develop sustainably.
This balance will continue to guide the company’s purchasing policy throughout the season, closely monitoring market developments and making the decisions that best contribute to creating value for growers and supporting the strong and sustainable development of the Spanish pistachio sector.
In addition to its opening prices, Agróptimum’s purchasing proposal is based on transparency, service and trust, including:
Agróptimum is committed to building long-term relationships and creating lasting value together with growers.
With this objective, the company promotes long-term collaboration agreements and continues to develop Club Agróptimum, an ecosystem designed for producers who want to grow alongside the company.
Club members receive preferential treatment and priority access to:
Because the future of Spanish pistachios is built season after season, but also through relationships based on trust and capable of creating sustainable long-term value.
Growers interested in marketing their 2026 harvest with Agróptimum, or in learning more about the full purchasing proposal and the terms of the collaboration agreements, can contact Elena San Juan by email at elena.sanjuan@agroptimum.com or via WhatsApp on +34 632 039 892.