The status of export of tomato paste in Iran

The status of export of tomato paste in Iran: Tomato paste in Iran, with a production capacity of 1.3 million tons in 1395, exported about 147 thousand tons worth 203 million dollars. The countries that consume Iranian tomato paste are Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, and Kazakhstan, respectively.

Iran produces more tomatoes compared to the global average. In fact, while the world yield is 27 tons per hectare, Iran significantly outperforms this by producing 38 tons of tomatoes per hectare. Moreover, this increased yield contributes to Iran’s strong position in the global tomato paste market. Iran ranks ninth in the world for tomato paste exports. The largest producers of tomato paste globally are China, India, Egypt, the U.S., Turkey, and Iran.

Export of tomato paste in Iran

The status of export of tomato paste in Iran: Italy, China, the United States, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey are the biggest exporters and, arguably, our most important competitors in the export sector. Azerbaijan is one of the consuming countries of Iranian tomato paste, which is exported to this country through border markets.

Interestingly, the most global consumption of tomatoes is not in their fresh form.Instead, people consume tomatoes as tomato paste, which serves as a fundamental ingredient in making products like ketchup, sauces, and other processed items. Additionally, manufacturers often combine tomato paste with ingredients such as spices, salt, and vinegar to create a variety of high-demand products. These ingredients combine with spices, salt, sugar, vinegar, and hydrocolloids to create a wide range of new products, and manufacturers package them in various formats to meet high consumption demand.

Problems of exporters:

• High price

• Increase in the price of product raw materials

• Shipping and customs fees

Although Iran is one of the largest exporters of tomato paste after Turkey, it surpasses Turkey in quality. This is, in fact, a great honor for Iran, as it highlights the country’s strong position in the global market. Furthermore, this quality advantage makes Iranian tomato paste highly competitive and sought after worldwide.