KIWI
Kiwi is an autumn fruit with brown skin and green flesh. This fruit is originally from China and has been cultivated for the first time in Iran in Mazandaran province. Although this fruit is not originally Iranian, but now Iran is one of the leading countries in the world in the production and export of kiwi.
Kiwi fruit is grown along with citrus fruits and olives in the northern cities of Iran. About 3.5 million tons of kiwi fruit are produced annually in the world, which China is the largest kiwifruit producer in the world. Italy, New Zealand and Iran are ranked second, third and fourth in the world. Surveys show that in 2005 New Zealand, Chile, Greece, Italy, Belgium, Iran and the Netherlands had a relative export advantage.
Trade And Export of kiwi fruit
Kiwi is one of Iran’s important export products among agricultural products and this product is exported from Iran to 25 countries. In 2019, about 112,000 tons of kiwis worth $ 85 million were exported from Iran to other countries. Kiwi harvest time varies from year to year in different parts of the world. In general, Iranian kiwi fruit can be supplied to many European and Asian markets due to the difference in harvest time with the southern hemisphere.
Kiwi fruit harvest in Iran will start on November 7, and the main producers of this product in Iran are the northern provinces, Mazandaran and Gilan, respectively. There are more than 10,000 hectares of kiwi cultivated area in Iran, and due to the adaptation of kiwi trees to the climate of northern Iran, the country’s orchards are becoming more and more in northern Iran, and as a result has led to the field of kiwi production, having an increasing trend annually.
Note that the export of Iranian kiwi is prohibited from July 6 to September 8 due to its immaturity and lack of necessary standards. Also, the largest volume of Iranian kiwi exports is to Russia, Iraq, UAE, India and Afghanistan. Persian Fruit Company is at the service of apple and kiwi traders and buyers regarding the export and sale of apple and kiwi fruits to India, Russia and other countries, with its valuable experience and sale of apple and kiwi fruits at a reasonable price. One of the effective factors in kiwi fruit pricing in Iran is its packaging.
Iranian kiwi fruit is packaged in different baskets with different colors and weights, and one of the most important factors in selecting and pricing is the type of packaging. Of course, the more luxurious the packaging, the higher the price. Proper and standard packaging is one of the most important points of kiwi export. It is also necessary to use refrigerated containers for transportation and export of kiwi. The use of workers who are familiar with how to harvest kiwi is another point of a good export product.
Another factor influencing the price of kiwi in Iran is the special climatic condition such as cold and snow, which cause fluctuations in production and changes in commodity prices. Inflation rate in Iran is also one of the factors affecting kiwi fruit pricing in Iran. Inflation rate in Iran is one of the highest inflation rates in the world.
Kiwi exports to Russia
One of the best global markets for kiwi exports is from Iran to Russia. Russia has a cold climate and can rarely grow fresh fruits and vegetables. Kiwis are exported from Mazandaran province and then Gilan province to Russia. Russia is located near the Caspian Sea in northern Iran, so shipments can be sent to Russia via both air and land borders. Russian traders are very sensitive about buying fresh fruits and vegetables from Iran. Therefore, the best and most desirable type of kiwi is selected for export. Product packaging is also very important. Kiwis must be the same size and packaging, and the total weight of the package must be considered in accordance with the commercial standards approved by the Russian customs. If you want to buy kiwi in Russia or sell kiwi in Russia or buy kiwi in Iran, contact our company. Persian Fruit Company offers the best kiwi in Iran with different packages and with the necessary standards.
Kiwi exports to Iraq
Iranian kiwis are exported to the Persian-Gulf countries. Export to Oman and the UAE can be considered as a good market for buying Iranian kiwis. On the other hand, Iranian kiwi exports to Iraq are also booming. Iranian kiwi fruit is usually exported from the border of Iraqi Kurdistan. The shipment of Iranian kiwi to Iraq must reach the customer safely and flawlessly. Not only Iraq, but also Turkey, Pakistan, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Italy, Bahrain and Malaysia are customers of kiwi from Iran. Export of Iranian kiwi to Iraq is one of the export destinations of Iranian kiwi, and you can request good Iranian kiwi from Persian Fruit Company.