Iran: Sour Cherry Market 2024

Sour Cherry Market Size in Iran

The Iranian sour cherry market rose markedly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Sour cherry consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Production in Iran

In value terms, sour cherry production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sour cherries in Iran stood at X tons per ha in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average sour cherry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2023, the sour cherry harvested area in Iran shrank to X ha, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the total harvested area indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sour cherry harvested area decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The sour cherry harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Sour Cherry Exports

Exports from Iran

Sour cherry exports from Iran rose modestly to X tons in 2023, with an increase of X% compared with 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sour cherry exports surged to $X in 2023. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Azerbaijan (X tons) was the main destination for sour cherry exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sour cherry exports to Azerbaijan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Armenia (X tons), more than tenfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Azerbaijan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Azerbaijan stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Armenia (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sour cherry export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, 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 Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sour Cherry Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2018, sour cherry imports into Iran reduced notably to X kg, waning by X% on 2017 figures. Overall, imports showed a significant contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X kg in 2017, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sour cherry imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2018. In general, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of sour cherry to Iran, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sour cherries to Iran.

From 2017 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sour cherry import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last one-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2017 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform