Iran: Persimmon Market 2024

Persimmon Market Size in Iran

The Iranian persimmon market contracted significantly to $X in 2021, which is down by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +40.8% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Persimmon Production in Iran

In value terms, persimmon production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 169%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

The average yield of persimmons in Iran shrank to X tons per ha in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average persimmon 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 2021, the harvested area of persimmons in Iran fell modestly to X ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the total harvested area indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, persimmon harvested area decreased by +0.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the harvested area increased by 60% against the previous year. The persimmon harvested area peaked at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Persimmon Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of persimmons, when their volume decreased by -27.5% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, persimmon exports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 321% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for persimmon exports from Iran, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, persimmon exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Afghanistan (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq amounted to +101.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+6.8% per year) and Afghanistan (+36.2% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for persimmon exports from Iran, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to +93.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+67.7% per year) and Afghanistan (+36.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average persimmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Oman (+17.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Persimmon Imports

Imports into Iran

For the fourth year in a row, Iran recorded growth in purchases abroad of persimmons, which increased by 32% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, persimmon imports surged to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Brazil (X tons) was the main persimmon supplier to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil amounted to +32.0%.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of persimmon to Iran.

From 2017 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +42.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average persimmon import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by 8% against the previous year. Over the last three-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +8.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 8%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +8.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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