Strong growth in Iran agricultural exports for Q1

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Iran's agricultural exports experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 21). The country exported a staggering $1.027 billion worth of agricultural products during this period, reflecting a 37% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth also extends to the volume of exports, with a 19% rise in weight year-on-year. Mohammad Sadeq Ghanadzadeh, deputy head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), attributed this

Jul 16 202406:49

Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter

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Iran's caviar exports saw a significant jump in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to the director general of the Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The value of caviar exports increased by over 41% compared to the same period last year, Abbas Mokhtari said. He added that this rise was accompanied by an 82% increase in export volume (weight) year-on-year, with Iran exporting 1,353 kilograms

Jul 16 202406:39

Olive production in Iran expected to rise by 100%, official says

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Olive production in Iran is expected to increase by 100% this year, reaching over 150,000 tons of fruit and 11,000 tons of olive oil, an official with the Agriculture Ministry announced. Javad Mir-Arab Razi, who is in charge of the ministry’s olive cultivation development program said that this increase is due to a combination of factors, including favorable weather conditions and increased investment in olive cultivation. “Iran currently has 75,000 hectares of olive groves, and

Jul 13 202412:30

Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter

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Iran's exports of fishery products experienced a significant boost in the first three months of 2024 (Iranian calendar year 1403), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Mokhtari reported a rise of over 40% in weight and over 30% in value compared to the same period in 2023. This translates to an increase from 52,000 tons valued at $93.1 million in 2023 to 73,000 tons valued at $121.4

Jul 13 202410:41

Malaysia durian diplomacy takes center stage in Tehran

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Malaysia's Ambassador to Iran, Khairi Omar, hosted a "Tropical Treats" event at the embassy in Tehran, showcasing the country's famed fruits and agricultural sector. The event highlighted the "king of fruits," durian, particularly the sought-after Musang King variety. Ambassador Omar emphasized Malaysia's efforts to expand durian exports, including gaining approval for fresh durians to enter the massive Chinese market. Beyond durian, Malaysia boasts a variety of tropical fruits like pineappl

Jul 10 202407:46

Iran PLEX 2024 set to showcase latest poultry, livestock innovations

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The 23rd edition of the International Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock & Related Industries, Iran PLEX 2024, will kick off on July 20th at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. This major industry event will see domestic and international companies from around the globe participate. The exhibition serves as a key platform for professionals in the poultry and livestock sector to connect, share knowledge, and discover the latest advancements and technologies in the field, accordin

Jul 8 202413:02

Iran aims to enhance value of egg exports

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The head of Iran's Egg Producers Union has announced plans to significantly increase egg export revenue by 5 to 6 times through processing and value addition. Mohammad Moradi, the union's CEO, said that Iran has the potential to produce 1.6 million tons of eggs annually, with the surplus production intended for export to target markets. "Given the egg production in our export target countries, our main long-term strategy is to export processed eggs to these markets, which have a longer shelf

Jul 6 202412:42

Iran agricultural exports surge in first quarter

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Iran's agricultural sector is flourishing, with exports of food and agricultural products experiencing a significant jump in the first three months (March 20-June 20) of the current Iranian calendar year. According to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), the value of these exports soared by 29.8% compared to the same period last year. The weight of exported agricultural products also saw a substantial increase of roughly 24%. This positive trend is further bolstered b

Jun 30 202408:08

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introduction of new investors in this sector, 210,000 tons of fishery products were exported last year, generating an

Jun 27 202422:59

Iran ranks 23rd in global milk production

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Iran ranks 23rd in the world in milk production with an annual output of over 12 million tons, a senior official with the Ministry of Agriculture said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassan-Nejad, the Iranian deputy minister for livestock products, said, “Previously, our country was a major importer of dairy products, producing only about 260,000 tons of raw milk annually.” "However, thanks to the implementation of various breeding and development programs, Iran today has transformed into an e

Jun 27 202422:47