Iran: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian citrus fruit market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Citrus fruit consumption peaked at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Citrus Fruit Production in Iran

In value terms, citrus fruit production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average citrus fruit yield in Iran expanded to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, citrus fruit yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. 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 citrus fruits production in Iran declined to X ha, waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to citrus fruit production attained the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Armenia (X tons) were the main destinations of citrus fruit exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Qatar and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Armenia ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for citrus fruit exported from Iran worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of citrus fruits were finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest citrus fruit supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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