Iran: Fruit Market Overview 2020

Fruit Market Size in Iran

The revenue of the fruit market in Iran amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the fruit market reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Fruit Production in Iran

In value terms, fruit production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, fruit production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, fruit production reached its maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

In 2018, the average fruit yield in Iran amounted to X tonne per ha, increasing by X% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded over the period under review. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when yield increased by X% y-o-y. Fruit yield peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2018, approx. X ha of fruits were harvested in Iran; dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the fruit harvested area continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the fruit harvested area attained its peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of the fruit harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Fruit Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2018, the fruit exports from Iran totaled X tonnes, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, fruit exports continue to indicate a moderate setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit exports continue to indicate a moderate reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) was the main destination for fruit exports from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fruit exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tonnes), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Iraq (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Iraq (-X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for fruit exports from Iran, comprising X% of total fruit exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Iraq (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fruit export price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iraq, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fruit Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2018, the fruit imports into Iran amounted to X tonnes, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, fruit imports attained their peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fruit imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, fruit imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, South Africa (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of fruit to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fruit imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Pakistan (-X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest fruit suppliers to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, South Africa recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average fruit import price amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the fruit import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the average import prices for fruits attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform