Iran: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2025

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Iran

The Iranian cherry and sour cherry market amounted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the market value increased by 8.2%. Cherry and sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Iran

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.7% against the previous year. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Iran contracted to X tons per ha, declining by -1.5% on 2021 figures. In general, the yield saw a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked 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 cherry and sour cherry harvested area in Iran expanded to X ha in 2022, increasing by 2.4% compared with 2021 figures. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cherry and sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of cherries and sour cherries decreased by -46% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 372%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 361% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of cherry and sour cherry exports from Iran, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +102.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cherry and sour cherry exported from Iran were Oman ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 63% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +102.3%, 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

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 40% 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Armenia (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X kg of cherries and sour cherries were imported into Iran; approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, imports recorded a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 33%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) was the main supplier of cherry and sour cherry 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 and sour cherries to Iran.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price decreased by -13.6% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 -19.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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