Dates are one of Iran’s agricultural products with a wide variety in terms of varieties, properties, prices, and target markets.
Iran cultivates over 400 varieties of dates, some of the most famous being Mazafati, Piarom, Kabkab, Zahedi, Shahani, Estamaran, Rangdaneh, Khasui, Berhi, Rabbi, Dried Dates, and Wet Dates. These varieties differ in terms of shape, color, size, taste, moisture content, price, and properties, serving various purposes such as consumption, industrial use, and medicinal applications. Some varieties like Mazafati, Piarom, Kabkab, and Zahedi are more suitable for export, while others like Shahani, Estamaran, Rangdaneh, and Khasui are mainly for domestic consumption and the production of date products like syrup, paste, vinegar, and more.
Dates are a significant and beneficial fruit in Iran, cultivated in warm and semi-warm regions. According to statistics, the five major date-producing provinces in Iran are Sistan and Baluchestan, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Hormozgan, and Fars, contributing to over 99% of the country’s date production.
The price of dates in Iran depends on various factors, including the variety, quality, packaging, demand, customs tariffs, and exchange rates. Generally, fresh and semi-fresh dates have higher prices compared to dried dates, and exported dates are priced higher than those for domestic consumption.
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The date harvest season in Iran varies based on the variety, cultivation region, and weather conditions. In general, the harvest season extends from late Tir month to late Azar month (mid-July to mid-December). Some varieties like Mazafati, Piarom, Kabkab, and Zahedi are late-ripening and harvested in autumn and winter, while others like Shahani, Estamaran, Rangdaneh, and Khasui are early-ripening, harvested in summer and autumn.
Russia stands as one of the largest consumer markets for dates globally, importing a considerable volume annually from various countries. Due to strong political and economic ties between Russia and Iran, coupled with geographical proximity, it seems more beneficial for Russian merchants .
- Cardboard Packaging: Sturdy and resistant, with transparent windows displaying the dates. Suitable for fresh and semi-fresh dates, available in various sizes and shapes like rectangles, squares, triangles, drawers, and matchboxes.
- Plastic Packaging: Soft and transparent plastic packaging, including pouches, bags, plastic containers, and jars. Ideal for dried and semi-dried dates, available in different weights and designs.
- Vacuum Sealing: Soft and transparent plastic packaging, air removed through vacuum sealing, compressing dates tightly and eliminating air. Suitable for fresh and semi-fresh dates, available in various weights and sizes, such as 500g, 1kg, 2kg, and more.
- Kraft Packaging: Craft paper packaging for dried and semi-dried dates, including pouches, bags, and Kraft paper boxes. Suitable for different weights and designs, such as plain, windowed, printed, etc.
