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Cherries market in Iran

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, Iran's cherry market volume expanded from 212 thousand tons to 243 thousand tons. This growth was supported by increased production in areas like Oshnavieh, where yield reached 7 tons per hectare, and by efforts to develop export markets through improved packaging and cold storage. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to price increases due to supply constraints and high demand, but production continued to rise.

After a dip to 229 thousand tons in 2021, attributed to persistent price rises affecting consumer demand, the market stabilized at 226 thousand tons in 2022 as production spread across more regions and packaging standards for export were enhanced. By 2023, the market rebounded to 256 thousand tons, driven by a production surge to 271 thousand tons, while weekly local markets in Gilan province remained a key distribution channel throughout the period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Iran
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Iran by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cherries in Iran

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Iran ranked as the world's fifth-largest producer of cherries.

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Iran's cherry production grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 270.2 thousand tonnes of cherries, marking a 6.7% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 213.7 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 14.2%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase at 18.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.2%)	18.5%	6.7%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Cherry production in Iran continued to expand for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 332.7 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate 6.6% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 22.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 213.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.4%. Conversely, 2019 posted the highest increase at 46.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Iran in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.4%)	46.1%	6.6%	7.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cherries from Iran

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend during this period. Exported cherry volumes from Iran reached 26,975 tonnes in 2020, showing a sharp 69.8% rise from the prior year. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,569 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.0%. In 2019, exports surged by 912.8%, the highest increase observed. From 2018 to 2020, the market saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 17 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.0%)	912.8%	69.8%	154.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Iraq were the primary markets for Iran's cherry exports in kind, together accounting for 80.4% of total flows, while other destinations held relatively smaller shares.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed timeframe. In 2020, foreign cherry supplies from Iran were valued at 33,216 thousand US dollars, up by 69.5% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1,568 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 12.1%. In 2019, exports jumped by 1,149.3%, the highest increase. From 2018 to 2020, values fluctuated by a factor of 21, reaching their maximum in 2020 and dropping to a minimum in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.1%)	1 149.3%	69.5%	165.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Iran's cherry exports in value terms were predominantly directed towards Russia and Iraq, which together made up 81.8% of total flows, with other destinations playing a minor role.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io