Iran: Vegetable Market 2025

Vegetable Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian vegetable market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum 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 declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average vegetable yield in Iran reached X tons per ha, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield failed to regain momentum. 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 vegetables production in Iran expanded remarkably to X ha, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, vegetable exports from Iran fell slightly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, vegetable exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 failed to regain momentum.

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, with a combined X% share 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 Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate 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 Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. 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 export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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, vegetable imports into Iran surged to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vegetable imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Iran, together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, India, Ireland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Iran were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Ireland, Qatar, Pakistan, India and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

India, 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 vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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