Iran: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Iran

The Iranian vegetable market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after five years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Vegetable Production in Iran

In value terms, vegetable production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Iran reached X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average vegetable yield hit record highs 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 harvested area of vegetables in Iran rose rapidly to X ha, with an increase of X% on 2021 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to vegetable production reached the maximum at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of vegetables exported from Iran contracted to X tons, which is down by X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Iran, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for vegetables exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X tons of vegetables were imported into Iran; rising by X% on the year before. In general, imports showed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% 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 imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Iran, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (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) constituted the largest vegetable suppliers to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($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 mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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