Iran: Wheat Market 2025

Wheat Market Size in Iran

The Iranian wheat market fell to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wheat Production in Iran

In value terms, wheat production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 26%. Wheat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of wheat in Iran amounted to X tons per ha, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, wheat yield decreased by -28.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 22%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the average wheat yield remained 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 wheat harvested area in Iran rose modestly to X ha, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. The wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Wheat Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of wheat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheat exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 52%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of wheat exports from Iran, with a combined 54% 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 Austria (with a CAGR of +469.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wheat exported from Iran were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 50% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +358.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Netherlands (-9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wheat Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of wheat, when their volume decreased by -21.6% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 315%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wheat imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 403%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest wheat supplier to Iran, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, wheat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -8.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-11.1% per year) and Australia (-29.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wheat to Iran, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -10.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (-10.3% per year) and Australia (-29.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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