Iran: Orange Market 2025

Orange Market Size in Iran

The Iranian orange market declined slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Orange Production in Iran

In value terms, orange production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of oranges in Iran expanded remarkably to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by 9.9% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 50% against the previous year. The orange yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 orange harvested area in Iran fell to X ha, waning by -7.5% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 18% against the previous year. The orange harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Orange Exports

Exports from Iran

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of oranges decreased by -12.3% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 782%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, orange exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 660%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons), Armenia (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons) were the main destinations of orange exports from Iran, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +425.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Armenia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for orange exported from Iran worldwide, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +393.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average orange export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 56% against the previous year. 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 failed to regain momentum.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Azerbaijan (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orange Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, supplies from abroad of oranges increased by 6.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 353% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, orange imports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 317% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main orange supplier to Iran, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 1.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +12.3%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of oranges to Iran, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +22.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average orange import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, orange import price increased by +64.7% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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