Iran: Market for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries 2025

Market Size for Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Iran

The Iranian market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries expanded to $X in 2022, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries in Iran

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 61%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries in Iran was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.1%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry 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, approx. X ha of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries were harvested in Iran; leveling off at the year before. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 9.7%. As a result, the harvested area attained the peak level of X ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exported from Iran fell to X tons, waning by -1.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 2,033% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,036% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports from Iran, with a 54% share of total exports. Moreover, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +96.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+32.4% per year) and Kuwait (-1.9% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries exports from Iran, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +107.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+2.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+27.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 46% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 115%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Oman (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, and Cranberries

Imports into Iran

In 2022, purchases abroad of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries increased by 1.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after eight years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 1.4%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 16%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and cranberry supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled -9.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and cranberries stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +10.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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