PISTACHIO
IRAN: Iran’s Big Share of Indian Market
Indian subcontinent has been the main market for the pistachio of Iran through June (9000 MT). Out of 16000 MT of pistachio which is exported o this country, Iran’s share stands at 56%, while the USD has only 44% of the market share through June. (Quoted from Iran Pistachio Association 10-08 -2019) .news of August 2019 .
PISTACHIO 2020 Good Year for Iranian
News for pistachio saffron dates raisin and almond
ALMOND
IRAN: Smaller almond crop predicted in California
The 2019 almond crop is now forecast at 2.2 billion pounds, down 3.5% from the 2018 crop of 2.28 billion pounds.
The California Almond Objective Measurement Report is also down 12% from the preliminary May 10 California Almond Subjective Report of 2.5 billion pounds. (Quoted from Capitalpress..com 15-08-2019).news of August 2019 .
RAISIN
IRAN: Iranian grape production on the rise
Around 1.8 million tons of grapes were produced in Iran in the last Iranian year, of which 107,500 tons were exported. This was reported by Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture citing data released by the Statistical Center of Iran and the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration. Iraq, the UAE and Russia with more than 18,600 tons, 14,400 tons and 12,900 tons of purchases respectively were among Iran’s top three export destinations. (Quoted from Financial Tribune 17-08-2019.news of August 2019 .
DATES
IRAN: Iran Date Export Increases
Iran is a leading producer of dates in the world. Higher date quality and a Prodigious advancement in date packaging contributed in the higher export of Iran’s dates. The customers can currently order dates is retail Q1 packages. (Quoted from Eghtesad Online 6-08-2019).news of August 2019 .
SAFFRON
IRAN: Iran exports Saffron to forty-seven countries in the world
Iran exported 40 tons of saffron during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 21-June 21). According to Ali Hosseini, a member of Iran’s National Saffron Council, the price of Iranian saffron on global market now stands at €700-1,000 per kilogram. The price range indicates that Iran’s saffron exports were worth €28-40 million in Q1. Iran is the world’s biggest producer of saffron and accounts for more than 90% of global production. (Quoted from Financial Tribune 21-08-2019).news of August 2019 .
