Export of more than 37 tons of Iranian saffron in three months

Export of more than 37 tons of Iranian saffron in three months

During the first three months of 1399, Iran has exported 37,645 kilograms of saffron to more than 52 countries, despite the difficulties following the outbreak of the Corona virus.

The value of this saffron export is 38 million 579 thousand 816 dollars.

The main export destinations of saffron in the country are Hong Kong with 12 tons and 734 kg, respectively, with a value of 14 million 403 thousand 355 dollars, Spain with 9 tons and 198 kg and the United Arab Emirates with 3 tons and 485 kg. As for other export destinations, he said they are Italy, Korea, Germany, Sweden, France and China.

It is worth mentioning that the spokesman of Iran’s customs believes that out of 122 thousand hectares of saffron cultivated area in the world, 115 thousand hectares are in Iran and practically 94% of the world’s saffron is produced in Iran.

In 1398, about 500 tons of saffron was produced in the country and normally about 80% of this product is exported. It can be said that the reduction or suspension of foreign flights has had a negative impact on the export of this product.

The three active ingredients of saffron are crocin, picrocrocin and safronal, which have high medicinal properties and are produced in many countries, such as Hong Kong, Spain and Germany. In fact, saffron exports can be considered as a strategic commodity export.

With the reopening of flight routes and the control of the corona, the saffron export trend will increase significantly this year.