Iran exports over 12 tons
of saffron to 29 countries in 1 month: Data

Iran exported a total of
12.31tons of saffron worth $13.36 million to 29 countries during the first
month of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-April 20), according to
data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

The exports registered a
54% and 41% year-on-year rise in weight and value respectively.

According to the data,
the shipments came in different packages, including under 10 grams, 10-30 grams
and more than 30 grams, as well as in the form of saffron powder.

The UAE was the main
export destination in terms of weight, as the country imported 3.91 tons of
saffron worth $4.54 million from Iran during the period, Financial Tribune
reported.

It was followed by China
with 3.76 tons worth $4.65 million and Spain with 2.34 tons worth $2.56
million.