Earlier Report Observations
Between 2018 and 2020, production of fresh globe artichokes in Iran increased from 18 232 tons to 18 908 tons. This growth was primarily driven by the expansion of artichoke cultivation as a cold-resistant crop capable of annual production across all regions of the country. In 2019, a surge in exports to 2 824 tons temporarily reduced the domestic market volume to 15 797 tons, likely supported by updated packaging design requirements that enhanced the product's appeal in international markets.
Throughout the period, Iranian authorities implemented a series of packaging and labeling regulations affecting fresh fruits including artichokes. New rules required exact net weight labeling, banned approximate weights, and updated licensing for fresh fruit packaging facilities. These measures aimed to protect consumer rights, improve quality assurance, and strengthen oversight of food packaging equipment, contributing to a more standardized market environment.
After 2020, production stabilized around 18 700 tons annually. In 2022, the development of improved cultivation and harvesting methods, coupled with cold storage practices near 0°C, helped maintain stable output and product quality. The domestic market volume remained steady at approximately 18 500 tons from 2021 onward, reflecting a balanced supply-demand situation.
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, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 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, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2018-2024, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, t
- 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, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Iran by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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. Trade balance
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. In kind, t
- 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
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7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. In kind, t
- 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
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7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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8.1. Direct Data
- 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.2. Mirror Data
- 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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8.1. Direct Data
Production globe artichokes in Iran
In kind, 2017-2020, t
Iran ranked as the 13th largest producer of globe artichokes globally from 2017 to 2020.
Top producers of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
World map of production of globe artichokes, 2017-2020
Iran's globe artichoke production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 18 908 tonnes, a slight increase of 1.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 6.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.1%.
Annual dynamics of production in Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
Exports globe artichokes from Iran
Exports in kind, t
Iran's globe artichoke exports expanded for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 2 824 tonnes, surging by 389.6% from the year before. From 2017 to 2019, exports skyrocketed by 45 568.1%, with an average annual increase of 670.1%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 9 228.2% | 389.6% | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Iraq accounted for nearly all of Iran's globe artichoke exports in volume, holding a 99.6% share of the total.
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, K $ US
Iran's globe artichoke export revenues continued to rise for the second year in a row. In 2019, exports totaled 1 767 thousand US dollars, jumping by 471.3% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, export value soared by 30 831.7%, averaging an annual growth of 576.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 5 313.8% | 471.3% | n/a | - |
During 2017–2020, the value of Iran's globe artichoke exports was almost entirely focused on Iraq, which captured a 99.6% share.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Iran in value, 2017-2020
Imports globe artichokes to Iran
According to desk research, Iran did not import any globe artichokes from 2017 to 2020.
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