Iran: Carrot And Turnip Market 2025

Carrot And Turnip Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian carrot and turnip market decreased by -1.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +38.8% against 2018 indices. Carrot and turnip consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Carrot And Turnip Production in Iran

In value terms, carrot and turnip production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip yield in Iran shrank to X tons per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the average carrot and turnip yield remained at a lower figure. 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 carrots and turnips were harvested in Iran; with a decrease of -3.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, carrot and turnip harvested area increased by +7.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The carrot and turnip harvested area peaked at X ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Carrot And Turnip Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of carrots and turnips decreased by -8.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 169%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, carrot and turnip exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 224% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

Armenia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of carrot and turnip exports from Iran, with a combined 91% 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 Oman (with a CAGR of +86.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Armenia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carrots and turnips exports from Iran, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Armenia totaled +57.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+25.3% per year) and Oman (+85.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carrot And Turnip Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after nine years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of carrots and turnips, when their volume increased by 101% to X kg. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, carrot and turnip imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of carrot and turnip to Iran, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, carrot and turnip imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -36.0%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest carrot and turnip suppliers to Iran.

Brazil, with a CAGR of -32.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carrot and turnip import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -36.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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 Brazil ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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