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Exports In 2022, Iran exported $121M in Saffron, making it the 1st largest exporter of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 25th most exported product in Iran. The main destination of Saffron exports from Iran are: Spain ($41.1M), United Arab Emirates ($23.5M), China ($13M), Kuwait ($11.7M), and India ($5.16M).

The fastest growing export markets for Saffron of Iran between 2021 and 2022 were Spain ($14.9M), Kuwait ($9.55M), and Italy ($2.31M).

Imports In 2022, Iran imported $22.3k in Saffron, becoming the 94th largest importer of Saffron in the world. At the same year, Saffron was the 3310th most imported product in Iran. Iran imports Saffron primarily from: Belgium ($22.3k).

The fastest growing import markets in Saffron for Iran between 2021 and 2022 were Belgium ($22.3k).

COMPANIES In 2023, leading companies such as CHIQUITA FRESH NORTH AMERICA LLC (2.47k), H&M HENNES & MAURITZ L.P (98), and CHESTNUT HILL FARMS LLC (30) were at the forefront of shipping Saffron from Iran to the United States.

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

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EXPORTS (2022)$121M

IMPORTS (2022)$22.3k

NET TRADE (2022)$121M

In 2022, Iran exported $121M in Saffron. The main destinations of Iran exports on Saffron were Spain ($41.1M), United Arab Emirates ($23.5M), China ($13M), Kuwait ($11.7M), and India ($5.16M).

In 2022, Iran imported $22.3k in Saffron, mainly from Belgium ($22.3k).

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