Export of $ 60 million worth of Iranian saffron to 44 countries

Export of $ 60 million worth of Iranian saffron to 44 countries

While the export of Iranian saffron in the first four months of this year has increased by more than 19% in terms of weight and value compared to the same period last year, a member of the National Saffron Council says: If policies for saffron exports are stable this year can be Exports of this product reached about 200 tons by the end of this year.

During the first four months of this year, 42 tons and 22 kilograms of saffron and saffron powder worth 60 million 800 thousand 59 dollars have been exported to 44 countries, which is 19.04 percent in weight and 19.32 percent in value compared to the quarter. Has increased last year.

Destination of Iranian saffron in the first 120 days of this year: China, Japan, Argentina, South Africa, Germany, Austria, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Spain, Italy, France, Australia, Estonia, Scotland, England, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Afghanistan, UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Taiwan, Turkey, Czech Republic, Singapore, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Canada, Kuwait, Poland, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Netherlands, Hong Kong, India, They were Vietnam, Greece.

The highest amount of saffron exports during the first four months of this year was related to packages of 10 to 30 grams and more than 30 grams; During this period, 29 tons and 871 kg of saffron in packages of 10 to 30 grams worth more than 43 million dollars and eight tons and 18 kg of saffron in packages of more than 30 grams more than 11 million dollars have been exported to different countries.

The amount of saffron export in packages of less than 10 grams reaches two tons and 804 kilograms worth more than 4 million and 385 thousand dollars.

Also, during this period, 81 kg of saffron powder in packages of less than 10 grams and 448 kg of saffron powder in packages of 10 to 30 grams worth over one million 600 thousand dollars have been exported.

Of course, Ali Hosseini, a member of the National Saffron Council: Although saffron exports in the first quarter of this year have increased compared to the same period last year, but this year, some policies in the field of saffron export duties have disrupted the saffron exporters’ program. It was then removed again following these complications.

He added: If the policies for global saffron trade do not change, considering the production of about 300 tons of saffron this year, we can hope that the export of this product will reach about 200 tons by the end of this year.

Member of the National Saffron Council, stating that the export of Iranian saffron has not exceeded 150 tons in recent years, continued: If plans and policies to facilitate global trade in Iranian saffron, which provides about 90% of the needs of international markets, we can increase monthly saffron exports to more Increase from 16 tons.