Iran: Candied Fruit Market 2025

Candied Fruit Market Size in Iran

For the fourth consecutive year, the Iranian candied fruit market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -3.4% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a moderate increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Candied Fruit Production in Iran

In value terms, candied fruit production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 63% against the previous year. Candied fruit production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Candied Fruit Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of candied fruits increased by 193% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 242%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, candied fruit exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 188%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of candied fruit exports from Iran, together accounting for 71% of total exports. These countries were followed by Suriname, Pakistan, Canada, Kuwait and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +40.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Australia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for candied fruit exports from Iran, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Suriname ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Serbia, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Australia amounted to +21.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Suriname (0.0% per year) and Serbia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average candied fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -46.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+362.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Candied Fruit Imports

Imports into Iran

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of candied fruits increased by 97% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 233% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, candied fruit imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 209% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) was the main candied fruit supplier to Iran, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, candied fruit imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-21.0% per year) and China (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of candied fruit to Iran, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.6% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-15.6% per year) and China (-14.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average candied fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -5.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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