Earlier Report Observations
From 2018 to 2020, the asparagus market volume in Iran grew gradually from 22 085 t to 22 402 t. This increase occurred alongside a rising consumer trend toward healthy and low-calorie foods, which enhanced the appeal and perceived value of asparagus. However, economic sanctions and a consequent reduction in purchasing power began to exert pressure on the market for this luxury product from 2020 onward.
Market volume experienced a slight contraction to 22 251 t in 2021, likely reflecting the continued strain of import restrictions and elevated prices on demand. The dynamic shifted in 2022 when heightened public attention driven by the vegetable's appearance in a popular television series stimulated consumer interest and contributed to a modest recovery, with the market reaching 22 305 t. Volume continued to edge upward, stabilizing at 22 319 t in 2023.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Iran
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Iran
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production asparagus in Iran
In kind, 2017-2020, t
From 2017 to 2020, Iran ranked 11th globally in asparagus production volume.
Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020
World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020
Iran's asparagus production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 22 402 tonnes of asparagus, marking a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 2.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.
Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
Exports asparagus from Iran
Exports in kind, kg
Iran's cross-border shipments of asparagus fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 105 kilograms, showing a sharp year-over-year decline of 75.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 99.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -89.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (95.8%) | (89.2%) | (75.7%) | (89.7%) |
From 2017 to 2020, Iran's asparagus exports were heavily reliant on Iraq, which accounted for 95.4% of total export volume.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, $ US
Iran's asparagus export value continued to decline for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 204 US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year contraction of 75.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 99.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -79.5%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020, $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (91.5%) | (58.8%) | (75.5%) | (79.5%) |
During 2017-2020, Iraq was the dominant market for Iran's asparagus exports in value terms, capturing 88.6% of total flows, while other countries each held much smaller shares.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020
Imports asparagus to Iran
According to compiled industry data, Iran did not import any asparagus from 2017 to 2020.
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