Iran: Paddy Rice Market 2025

Paddy Rice Market Size in Iran

The Iranian paddy rice market totaled $X in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Production in Iran

In value terms, paddy rice production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Paddy rice production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of paddy rice in Iran totaled X tons per ha in 2021, flattening at 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average paddy rice yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, the paddy rice harvested area in Iran dropped slightly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the paddy rice harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Paddy Rice Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, shipments abroad of paddy rice increased by 308% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 7,356%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paddy rice exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6,012% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for paddy rice exports from Iran, accounting for a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, paddy rice exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +113.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+2.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for paddy rice exported from Iran worldwide, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +73.1%, 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 2021, the average paddy rice export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 80%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Arab Emirates (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paddy Rice Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, overseas purchases of paddy rice were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paddy rice imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main paddy rice supplier to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to +15.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled +6.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paddy rice import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -22.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -7.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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