Iran: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Iran

The Iranian root and tuber market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Iran

In value terms, root and tuber production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of roots and tubers in Iran shrank to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. The root and tuber yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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, approx. X ha of roots and tubers were harvested in Iran; increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a deep setback. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were exported from Iran; dropping by X% on the year before. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Iran, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X) were the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, root and tuber export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Iran; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Iran, together accounting for X% of total imports. Qatar, Ireland, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Kuwait, Germany and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest root and tuber suppliers to Iran were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Pakistan, Qatar, Germany, India, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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