Iran: Vegetable Product Market 2024

Vegetable Product Market Size in Iran

The Iranian vegetable product market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Product Production in Iran

In value terms, vegetable product production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of vegetable products in Iran was estimated at X tons per ha in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable product yield hit record highs at X tons per ha in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. 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 vegetable products production in Iran contracted to X ha, with a decrease of -2.5% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the vegetable product harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Product Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetable products were exported from Iran; falling by -2.4% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for vegetable product exports from Iran, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, vegetable product exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -24.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-29.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetable products exports from Iran, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled -37.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-30.2% per year) and Turkey (-35.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 33%. 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 external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the United Arab Emirates (-7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Vegetable Product Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, overseas purchases of vegetable products were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable product imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 113%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of vegetable product to Iran, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, vegetable product imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +11.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetable products to Iran, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 2.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +15.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable product import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, vegetable product import price increased by +49.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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