Dates: demand situation has changed

August 12, 2021 at 1:50 PM , Der AUDITOR
Play report as audio

TEHRAN. Exports performed well in the first quarter of the Iranian year, which started on 21 March. International demand for Mazafati dates was especially high. Things have, however, changed now.

Exports are up

Iran exported 55,181 mt of dates for USD 47.707 million between 21 March and 20 June. This is 3.6% up on the 51,900 mt shipped overseas in the same period last year and 8.3% up on the USD 45.955 million generated last year. The rise in exports is attributed to high inventories and the excellent quality of the fruits, which drove up average export prices by around 7.4%.

Mazafati dates are the most popular variety by far. They account for 48% of volumes exported and for as much as 61% of the value generated. Exports of this variety ranged at a l

View related articles

Go to the News Overview
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024
AYDIN. Demand for Turkish dried figs remains subdued in view of the high prices. However, exporters are occasionally able to make comparatively good offers to their regular customers.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024
MANISA. High prices have shaped the Turkish sultana market this year and are dampening exports. Dwindling stocks are now causing prices for organic sultanas to rise further.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024
MALATYA. Growers still suffering from the consequences of the severe earthquakes at the beginning of the year are to receive more aid. Meanwhile, apricot prices are holding steady while temperatures slide into the minus degrees.
Dried Fruit
Nov 19, 2024
BRUSSELS/TEHRAN. EU imports highlight the fact that demand is on the rise for dates. Prices have surged in Iran.