Fruit production in Iran

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Immature black cherries
dried fruit

Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in the

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Fruit growing areas in Iran

A number of fruits have originated in Iran, including

figs, 3rd in cherries, 7th in grapes, and 7th in oranges. Kiwifruit production, although a relatively new activity in this part of the world, has grown increasing importance in last few years and the Iranian kiwifruit promises to become a great export item of the agricultural sector of the country.[2]

Production and ranking

Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in the

FAO statistics.[3]

Iran grows fifty different kinds of fruit. The record for pomegranate production is 100 tons in a hectare of land, 146 ton for apples and 70 tons for oranges. In 2010 Iran exported $2 billion worth of fruit to neighboring countries and the European Union, 46 percent more than the previous year. In the second half of 2010 the import of agricultural goods in Iran increased 30 percent in weight and 14 percent in value which shows the country's good progress in the field of agricultural goods production.[4] Since 1963 Iran is one of the leading producers and exporters of

golden raisins, sun-dried raisins, Malayer raisins, Kashmar raisins, almonds, all kinds of Iranian dates and with its modern facilities is ready to provide its customers with all these products.[5]

Export List

Iran has a rich variety of fruits that are suitable for drying, such as figs, apricots, plums, raisins, berries, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, bananas, kiwis, and more. Iran also has a favorable climate and soil for growing high-quality fruits.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Iran is the ninth largest fruit producer in the world: Agriculture Ministry".
  2. ^ "Fruit Growing Areas in Iran". nargolco.com. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  3. ^ "Fruit Smuggling Threatening Agro Sector". 24 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Region's 1st fruit hub". 19 January 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  5. ^ "Iranian Producer & Exporter of dried fruit and Nuts, all kinds of Iranian Pistachios, Iranian Dates, Golden Raisins, Sultana Raisins and Figs". sahravi.com. Retrieved 28 May 2011.

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