Iran: Plum And Sloe Market 2025

Plum And Sloe Market Size in Iran

The Iranian plum and sloe market contracted to $X in 2022, which is down by -8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +10.0% against 2020 indices. Plum and sloe consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plum And Sloe Production in Iran

In value terms, plum and sloe production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Plum and sloe production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of plums and sloes in Iran surged to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 35% on the previous year. In general, the yield enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 48%. Over the period under review, the average plum and sloe yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, the harvested area of plums and sloes in Iran shrank notably to X ha, which is down by -27.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the harvested area showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 120%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to plum and sloe production attained the maximum at X ha in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Plum And Sloe Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of plums and sloes, when their volume decreased by -4.6% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,894% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 2,463%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for plum and sloe exports from Iran, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, plum and sloe exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +155.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+74.9% per year) and Azerbaijan (+15.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for plums and sloes exports from Iran, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Azerbaijan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India totaled +131.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Azerbaijan (+44.0% per year) and Armenia (+73.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plum and sloe export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 52%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 (+25.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Plum And Sloe Imports

Imports into Iran

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of plums and sloes decreased by -2% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,415% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, plum and sloe imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 1,234% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of plum and sloe to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +790.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +622.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average plum and sloe import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 101%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Azerbaijan amounted to +6.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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