Iran: Citrus Fruit Market 2024

Citrus Fruit Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian citrus fruit market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Production in Iran

In value terms, citrus fruit production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Citrus fruit production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of citrus fruits in Iran expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, citrus fruit yield decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The citrus fruit yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood 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 harvested area of citrus fruits in Iran fell modestly to X ha, dropping by X% against 2021. In general, the harvested area saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The citrus fruit harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Citrus Fruit Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of citrus fruits decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, citrus fruit exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for citrus fruit exports from Iran, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for citrus fruits exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average citrus fruit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 Afghanistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Citrus Fruit Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, supplies from abroad of citrus fruits was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, citrus fruit imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruit to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, citrus fruit imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of citrus fruits to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average citrus fruit import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average 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 United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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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