Iran: Blueberry And Cranberry Market 2025

Blueberry And Cranberry Market Size in Iran

The Iranian blueberry and cranberry market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, increasing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a modest expansion. Blueberry and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blueberry And Cranberry Production in Iran

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 26%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of blueberries and cranberries in Iran stood at less than X kg per ha, remaining stable against 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of blueberries and cranberries production in Iran amounted to less than X ha, approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Blueberry And Cranberry Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of blueberries and cranberries were exported from Iran; which is down by -19.8% on 2021. In general, exports recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 2,164%. 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, blueberry and cranberry exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 1,843%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for blueberry and cranberry exports from Iran, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, blueberry and cranberry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +27.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-18.2% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for blueberries and cranberries exports from Iran, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-15.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+18.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blueberry and cranberry export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Iceland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Iceland (+140.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blueberry And Cranberry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after nine years of decline, there was decline in purchases abroad of blueberries and cranberries, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -2.8% was in 2015. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blueberry and cranberry imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main supplier of blueberry and cranberry to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -8.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average blueberry and cranberry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 +9.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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