Turkey is known as the third-largest country for pistachio production after Iran and the United States of America. Turkey on average, produces 13% of world pistachio production. Because of the suitable climate in Anatolia, most of the Turkish pistachio trees grow in this region. However, various types of pistachio trees are found in different parts of the country, such as the Mediterranean, Aegean coastal lines. Almost 56 provinces in Turkey produce pistachios. There are only five popular provinces as the main Turkish pistachio suppliers, namely, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Adiyaman, Kahramanmaras, and Siirt.

Generally, pistachios are gathered in the late summer months and can be consumed all year round.