Iran: Market for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) 2025

Market Size for Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Iran

The Iranian preserved and frozen vegetable market shrank dramatically to $X in 2022, declining by -40.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt curtailment. Preserved and frozen vegetable consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen) in Iran

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Exports from Iran

For the third consecutive year, Iran recorded growth in overseas shipments of vegetables (preserved, frozen), which increased by 41% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 542%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 628% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of preserved and frozen vegetable exports from Iran, together comprising 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +653.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for vegetables (preserved, frozen) exports from Iran, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Armenia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +817.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (+810.6% per year) and Azerbaijan (+58.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average preserved and frozen vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 90% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Armenia (+49.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vegetables (Preserved, Frozen)

Imports into Iran

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables (preserved, frozen) decreased by -27.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 90%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, preserved and frozen vegetable imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 70%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main preserved and frozen vegetable supplier to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +102.7%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of vegetables (preserved, frozen) to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +94.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average preserved and frozen vegetable import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to +35.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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