Iran: Sour Cherry Market 2025

Sour Cherry Market Size in Iran

The Iranian sour cherry market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, waning by -4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Iran

In value terms, sour cherry production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average sour cherry yield in Iran fell slightly to X tons per ha, stabilizing at the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 10% against the previous year. The 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.

In 2022, the harvested area of sour cherries in Iran totaled X ha, stabilizing at 2021 figures. Overall, the total harvested area indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sour cherry harvested area decreased by -1.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to sour cherry production attained the maximum at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of sour cherries exported from Iran skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 39% against the previous year. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 1,151% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 762%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Iran, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kazakhstan (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Armenia (X tons), with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Azerbaijan amounted to +42.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+428.0% per year) and Armenia (-52.2% per year).

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sour cherries exports from Iran, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Azerbaijan totaled +44.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (+403.0% per year) and Armenia (-45.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -13.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($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 (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2018, approx. X kg of sour cherries were imported into Iran; which is down by -87% on 2017 figures. Overall, imports showed a precipitous contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2017, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sour cherry imports reduced markedly to $X in 2018. In general, imports showed a significant decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of sour cherry to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Iran.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 23% against the previous year. Over the last one years, it increased at an average annual rate of +22.7%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue 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 2017 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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