Iran: Cherry Market 2025

Cherry Market Size in Iran

The Iranian cherry market totaled $X in 2022, with an increase of 3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cherry Production in Iran

In value terms, cherry production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry yield in Iran declined to X tons per ha, waning by -3% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield saw a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cherry yield attained the peak 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.

In 2022, the cherry harvested area in Iran amounted to X ha, with an increase of 5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry production reached the maximum at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cherry Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of cherries exported from Iran surged to X tons, with an increase of 20% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 365%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 347% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry exports from Iran, together accounting for 63% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Russia, Kazakhstan, India, Kuwait, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest markets for cherry exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +38.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -23.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 48%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 Kuwait (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cherry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of cherries imported into Iran totaled X kg, standing approx. at the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a sharp slump. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cherry imports amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2019. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) was the main cherry supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries to Iran.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +10.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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