Iran: Strawberry Market Overview 2021

Strawberry Market Size in Iran

For the third year in a row, the Iranian strawberry market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption showed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Iran

In value terms, strawberry production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

The average yield of strawberries in Iran stood at X tonnes per ha in 2019, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; 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 yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain 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 2019, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Iran stood at X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the harvested area increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2019, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of strawberries, when their volume increased by X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The smallest decline of -X% was in 2014. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes), Russia (X tonnes) and Armenia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of strawberry exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Armenia (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Iran were Armenia ($X), Russia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Armenia (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Armenia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2019, supplies from abroad of strawberries increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the sixth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, strawberry imports rose sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tonnes) was the main strawberry supplier to Iran, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil was relatively modest.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Iran.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average strawberry import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for strawberries in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of strawberry consumption was China (3.1M tonnes), accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (1.4M tonnes), twofold. Mexico (618K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.1% share.

What are the largest producers of strawberries in the world?

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China (3.1M tonnes) remains the largest strawberry producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, strawberry production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (1.3M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Mexico (736K tonnes), with a 8.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of strawberries to Iran?

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In value terms, Brazil ($71K) constituted the largest supplier of strawberry to Iran.

What are the leading importers of strawberries from Iran?

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In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Iran were Armenia ($41K), Russia ($37K) and the United Arab Emirates ($22K), with a combined 80% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for strawberries in Iran?

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The average strawberry export price stood at $1,397 per tonne in 2019, waning by -31.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for strawberries in Iran?

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The average strawberry import price stood at $4,219 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year.