Iran’s fisheries output expected to rise: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector generated $600 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the current year, reflecting an 8 percent increase, according to the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Speaking on the sidelines of the National Aquaculture Conference in Lorestan Province, Hamzeh Rostampour said fisheries production exceeded 1.5 million tons last year and is expected to grow further this year, underscoring Iran’s strong capacity in the sector.

Jan 3 202607:46

Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent

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Tehran - Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced that shrimp production has reached 50,000 tons, a 37-percent increase compared to last year. Mehrdad Mohammadidoust, Director General of the Shrimp and Saltwater Aquatics Office, referring to the ongoing shrimp harvest from farms across the country, said, “This year, the shrimp cultivation area in the country's breeding ponds has reached 17,890 hectares, from which 13,638 hectares have been harvested so far.” He added that shri

Dec 30 202508:13

Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent

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Tehran- Iran’s farmed shrimp production has risen by 37 percent so far in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026) compared to the same period last year, surpassing 50,000 tons, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics at the organization, said the total area under shrimp cultivation nationwide has reached 17,890 hectares this year. “Harvesting has so far been com

Dec 26 202511:22

Iran leads global trout production: IVO head

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Tehran — Iran ranks as the world’s largest producer of trout, with annual output estimated at 500,000 to 600,000 tones, the head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO) said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour noted that Iran’s fisheries and aquaculture sector has seen remarkable growth over the past four decades, with total aquatic production increasing from roughly 30,000–40,000 tons to more than one million tons. He said production of shrimp, warm-water fish, and capture fisher

Dec 15 202511:56

Modern tech, mechanization to revolutionize Iran’s fishery sector: Official

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Tehran — The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has identified the adoption of modern scientific knowledge and mechanization as the central pillars of its future development plans, according to a senior official. Rajabali Ghorbanzadeh, Director General for the Office of the President, Public Relations, and International Affairs at the IFO, said that sustainable growth in aquaculture production is unattainable without embracing up-to-date science, innovation, and their systematic applicati

Dec 15 202511:44

Fisheries export reach $400m in H1

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Tehran - Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21). Making the remarks in Iran’s 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025), the official pointed to the importance of developing and supporting the fisheries s

Dec 6 202511:24

Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months

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Hormozgan – Bandar Lengeh – located in the southern province of Hormozgan - has posted strong export growth, earning more than USD 42 million from marine products in the first eight months of 2025, according to the director of the port city’s Agricultural Department. Malek Ashtar-Bina reported notable expansion in the local processing and food industries, with raw-material absorption up 22% and production capacity up 8% over the past year. “Bander Lengeh now hosts 34

Dec 1 202511:08

Bushehr on track to become national hub for aquatic exports

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Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Fisheries Department says the southern region is rapidly advancing toward becoming a national center for the production and export of farmed aquatic products, with strategic development efforts concentrated in the coastal counties of Bushehr, Ganaveh, and Deylam. The Director-General of Bushehr Fisheries emphasized the need to continue identifying sectoral obstacles and strengthening support for private investors, noting that the province’s fisheries

Nov 28 202511:54

Bushehr turning into Iran’s leading producer of farmed shrimp, algae

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Bushehr – The southern Bushehr province has reaffirmed its status as Iran’s top hub for farmed shrimp and algae production, according to the director general of the province’s Fisheries Department. “So far this year, Bushehr has produced 90 tons of algae and 12,000 tons of farmed shrimp,” Aqil Amini said. He highlighted the province’s strategic advantages, including its extensive Persian Gulf coastline and a vibrant fishing sector of more than 12,000 fishe

Nov 22 202511:39

IFO backs nano-bubble tech, new cropping model to boost food security

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Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) is strengthening its focus on food security, healthy nutrition, and the use of modern technologies - particularly nano-bubble applications, according to the head of the organization. Hamzeh Rostampour called for detailed program analysis, broader cooperation with universities, and a stronger shift toward a marine-based economy. He welcomed the newly drafted fisheries strategy and urged national and provincial managers to review it carefully and

Nov 16 202511:06