Iran: Apricot Market 2025

Apricot Market Size in Iran

The Iranian apricot market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Apricot Production in Iran

In value terms, apricot production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 44%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of apricots in Iran reached X tons per ha in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average apricot yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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.

The apricot harvested area in Iran reached X ha in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apricot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Apricot Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of apricots decreased by -13.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apricot exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for apricot exports from Iran, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, apricot exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkmenistan (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq amounted to -5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.2% per year) and Turkmenistan (+10.2% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for apricots exports from Iran, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkmenistan, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at -9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+6.5% per year) and Turkmenistan (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average apricot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -13% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Russia (+18.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apricot Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of apricots decreased by -0.2% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 3,216%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, apricot imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 2,842% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main apricot supplier to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +10.8%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apricots to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +8.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apricot import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -2.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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