Iran: Grain Market 2025

Grain Market Size in Iran

The Iranian grain market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible reduction. 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.

Grain Production in Iran

In value terms, grain production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of grain in Iran fell to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. 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 grain harvested area in Iran totaled X ha, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the harvested area increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the grain harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Grain Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of grain, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, grain exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat 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, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

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

In terms of 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

In 2022, the average grain export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, 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

In 2022, approx. X tons of grain were imported into Iran; dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 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 dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest grain supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, grain imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Romania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of grain to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at 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

The average grain import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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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