Iran: Apricot Market 2024

Apricot Market Size in Iran

After five years of growth, the Iranian apricot market decreased by less than X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Production in Iran

In value terms, apricot production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Iran reduced slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. In general, the yield showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average apricot yield attained the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of apricots production in Iran reached X ha, leveling off at 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

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Apricot Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of apricots was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of apricots decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, apricot imports contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of apricot to Iran, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average apricot import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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