Iran: Vegetable And Melon Market 2024

Vegetable And Melon Market Size in Iran

The Iranian vegetable and melon market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. Vegetable and melon consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable And Melon Production in Iran

In value terms, vegetable and melon production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of vegetables and melons in Iran fell slightly to X tons per ha, leveling off at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable and melon yield attained the maximum level 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 vegetables and melons were harvested in Iran; stabilizing at the year before. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable and melon production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable And Melon Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons exported from Iran dropped to X tons, falling by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood 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 and melon exports from Iran, with a combined X% share 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 ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables and melons exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable and melon export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable And Melon Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of vegetables and melons imported into Iran skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable and melon imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable and melon imports to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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 Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the largest vegetable and melon suppliers to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 and melon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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