Iran: Root And Tuber Market 2024

Root And Tuber Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian root and tuber market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Root And Tuber Production in Iran

In value terms, root and tuber production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average root and tuber yield in Iran fell modestly to X tons per ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average root and tuber yield attained the peak level at X tons per ha in 2018; however, from 2019 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 total area harvested in terms of roots and tubers production in Iran expanded notably to X ha, surging by X% compared with the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt decline. The root and tuber harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Root And Tuber Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of roots and tubers exported from Iran declined significantly to X tons, with a decrease of X% against 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, root and tuber exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons) and Turkmenistan (X tons) were the main destinations of root and tuber exports from Iran, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Afghanistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for root and tuber exported from Iran were Iraq ($X), Afghanistan ($X) and Turkmenistan ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Afghanistan, with a CAGR of X%, 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 root and tuber export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, root and tuber export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Root And Tuber Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of roots and tubers were imported into Iran; with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, root and tuber imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of root and tuber imports to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports. Qatar, Ireland, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Kuwait, Germany and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Ireland ($X) were the largest root and tuber suppliers to Iran, with a combined X% share of total imports. Pakistan, Qatar, Germany, India, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average root and tuber import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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