Iran: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Iran

The Iranian grain market declined to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decrease. Grain consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Grain Production in Iran

In value terms, grain production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Grain production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereal grains in Iran contracted modestly to X tons per ha in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average grain yield remained at a somewhat 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, the total area harvested in terms of cereal grains production in Iran rose to X ha, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Grain Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of cereal grains increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of grain exports from Iran, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for grain exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Austria, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Georgia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average grain export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Georgia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Grain Imports

Imports into Iran

Grain imports into Iran contracted to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, grain imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest grain supplier to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), ninefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereal grains to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average grain import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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