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Exports In 2023, Iran exported $115M in Saffron, making it the 1st largest exporter of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 20th most exported product in Iran. The main destination of Saffron exports from Iran are: Spain ($39.5M), China ($26.5M), United Arab Emirates ($14.6M), Kuwait ($5.86M), and Italy ($5.04M).

The fastest growing export markets for Saffron of Iran between 2022 and 2023 were China ($11.4M), Kuwait ($2.32M), and Germany ($754k).

Imports In 2023, Iran imported $115k in Saffron, becoming the 54th largest importer of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 2747th most imported product in Iran. Iran imports Saffron primarily from: United Arab Emirates ($77.7k), Oman ($32.1k), and Portugal ($4.75k).

The fastest growing import markets in Saffron for Iran between 2022 and 2023 were United Arab Emirates ($77.7k), Oman ($32.1k), and Portugal ($4.75k).

COMPANIES In 2024, leading companies such as Chiquita (762), Prime Line Coffee (46), and Intercontinental Packaging (21) were at the forefront of shipping Saffron from Iran to the United States.

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Saffron. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$115M
IMPORTS (2023)$115k
NET TRADE (2023)$115M

In 2023, Iran exported $115M in Saffron. The main destinations of Iran exports on Saffron were Spain ($39.5M), China ($26.5M), United Arab Emirates ($14.6M), Kuwait ($5.86M), and Italy ($5.04M).

In 2023, Iran imported $115k in Saffron, mainly from United Arab Emirates ($77.7k), Oman ($32.1k), and Portugal ($4.75k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

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THE FASTEST GROWING Saffron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Iran WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$11.4M (75.6%)
Kuwait$2.32M (65.3%)
Germany$754k (37.6%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Saffron BY Iran WERE (2022 - 2023):
United Arab Emirates-$8.82M (-37.6%)
Afghanistan-$5.5M (-100%)
India-$4.01M (-76.4%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Iran's main exporting competitors in Saffron were:
In 2023, Iran's main importing competitors in Saffron were:
Spain $45.5M
India $36.1M
China $26.7M

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Trade Value of Saffron by Exporters

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