Iran: Market for Cherries and Sour Cherries 2024

Market Size for Cherries and Sour Cherries in Iran

The Iranian cherry and sour cherry market stood at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cherries and Sour Cherries in Iran

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Cherry and sour cherry production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average cherry and sour cherry yield in Iran stood at X tons per ha, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. The cherry and sour cherry yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 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 cherries and sour cherries in Iran fell slightly to X ha, dropping by X% compared with the previous year. The harvested area increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the cherry and sour cherry harvested area remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of cherries and sour cherries increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cherry and sour cherry exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cherry and sour cherry exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), fourfold. Afghanistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

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

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

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

Export Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($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 a decline.

Imports of Cherries and Sour Cherries

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of cherries and sour cherries imported into Iran amounted to X kg, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports faced a dramatic decline. The smallest decline of X% was in 2017. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cherry and sour cherry imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a sharp setback. The smallest decline of X% was in 2017. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X kg) was the main supplier of cherry and sour cherry to Iran, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cherries and sour cherries to Iran.

From 2016 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average cherry and sour cherry import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2016 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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