Iran: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Iran

The Iranian vegetable market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Iran

In value terms, vegetable production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetables in Iran reached X tons per ha in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable 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 harvested area of vegetables in Iran expanded rapidly to X ha, surging by X% against 2021. Overall, the harvested area, however, saw a noticeable decline. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Vegetable Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, vegetable exports from Iran contracted to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable 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 Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

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: Afghanistan (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 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 Azerbaijan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of vegetables imported into Iran surged to X tons, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a perceptible increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, India, Ireland, Turkey and Germany 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 the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform