Iran: Nuts Market 2025

Nuts Market Size in Iran

After four years of decline, the Iranian nuts market increased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Nuts Production in Iran

In value terms, nuts production reduced remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Nuts production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average nuts yield in Iran expanded remarkably to X tons per ha, increasing by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average nuts 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 total area harvested in terms of nuts production in Iran expanded notably to X ha, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the nuts harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nuts Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, overseas shipments of nuts decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, nuts exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of nuts exports from Iran, together accounting for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Pakistan, Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Qatar and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest markets for nuts exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Lebanon, Qatar, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 nuts export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

Nuts Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, imports of nuts into Iran dropped to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nuts imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest nuts supplier to Iran, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, nuts imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Malaysia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest nuts suppliers to Iran were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average nuts import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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