Iran: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Iran

The Iranian strawberry market declined modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% 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 +4.1% against 2020 indices. Strawberry consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Production in Iran

In value terms, strawberry production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 103%. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average strawberry yield in Iran declined slightly to X tons per ha, flattening at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 19%. The strawberry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood 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 2022, the total area harvested in terms of strawberries production in Iran shrank slightly to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to strawberry production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of strawberries were exported from Iran; picking up by 25% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 86%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, strawberry exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 56% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Iran, with a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), fourfold. Oman (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (-6.9% per year) and Oman (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for strawberries exports from Iran, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +27.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (+19.6% per year) and Iraq (-10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -18% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Kuwait (+29.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of strawberries, when their volume decreased by -16.9% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, strawberry imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 67%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main supplier of strawberry to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil totaled +23.7%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil amounted to +30.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 11%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

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 Brazil amounted to +5.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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