Fruit production in Iran
Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in the
.Fruit growing areas in Iran
A number of fruits have originated in Iran, including
Production and ranking
Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in the
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
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
- ^ "Iran is the ninth largest fruit producer in the world: Agriculture Ministry".
- ^ "Fruit Growing Areas in Iran". nargolco.com. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
- ^ "Fruit Smuggling Threatening Agro Sector". 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Region's 1st fruit hub". 19 January 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ^ "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.