Iran is one of the 25 countries in the world where olives are planted and harvested. The amount of olives produced in Iran is estimated to be 150,000 tons per year. Although the export of olives from Iran to other countries is relatively low, considering the potential of its production in the country, in recent years, considerable efforts have been made to advance this important issue. The export value of olives has caused producers to buy and sell olives at different prices. Trade and export of olives is one of the profitable investments that can bring significant foreign exchange to the country.
In addition to its wonderful taste, olives also have amazing properties and high nutritional value, which can increase the demand for this product all over the world. In addition, nowadays many cosmetics and medicines are also produced from this product. Global demand, growing market and cost-effective cultivation of this product have made it one of the suitable options for production and export. In Iran, olives are abundantly produced in the north of the country in provinces such as Gilan, Golestan, Zanjan, Semnan, Qazvin and Fars and are of high quality. In addition to domestic trade, Iranian olives are exported to countries such as Russia, Iraq, Turkey, Fars Gulf countries and Armenia.
Now that we are talking about olive trade and its export, it is better to know why this small fruit is important for export and what properties it has. Among the countless properties of this wonderful fruit, the following can be mentioned:
In 2019, Iran has become the 20th country in the world in the production of this product by producing more than 86 thousand tons of olives. According to the published statistics, the amount of fresh olive export in 2019 is equal to 38 thousand dollars. Olives from Iran are exported to the target countries in fresh and chilled form or canned in vinegar and various flavorings.
Contact to us , for buying or selling this product:
General Director: Engineer Ibrahim Paski
Cell Phone Name :+98 912 043 7969
Work phone name :+ 9811 33 30 4007
Fax Name:+98 11 33 30 4007
Email address: foodkov@yahoo.com