Iranian pistachios are known all over the world! According to statistics, only in 1400, about 135 thousand tons of pistachios were exported to 75 countries of the world. In fact, Iran’s exported pistachios, along with the products of the United States of America and several other countries, are considered to be the first in the world market of pistachio trade. In this article, we are going to introduce Iran’s pistachio export conditions and the best countries to export this product. If you also intend to trade Iranian pistachios, do not miss reading this article.

Iran’s pistachio export value; A well-known product in the world market

Pistachios are one of the most popular types of nuts in the world. Due to its high nutritional value, the demand for this product is also very high in many countries of the world. Today, our country, Iran, is considered one of the largest producers of pistachios in the region and the whole world. Since the amount of pistachio production in Iran is more than its domestic consumption, Iran’s pistachio export is very popular and creates significant financial value for traders and merchants.

Perhaps the most important advantage of exporting pistachios is the abundant profit and its significant amount of foreign exchange for the country. Today, traders and merchants know very well how impressive the profit of pistachio exports is, and due to the quality of domestically produced pistachios, there are many applicants for this product in the world; Therefore, instead of making a profit by importing goods from China, it is easy to start generating income through pistachio trade and earn foreign currency for the country. The interesting point is that out of 200 thousand tons of pistachios produced in Iran, only 50 thousand tons are allocated for domestic consumption and the rest are exported.

What are the conditions of Iran’s pistachio export?

If you intend to start exporting Iranian pistachios, you must first consider the conditions of this market. Usually, the conditions for exporting pistachios to different countries of the world are different from each other; Therefore, we suggest that you definitely get help from the consulting services of a commercial company. To export pistachios, be sure to pay attention to the following:

• The amount of demand and needs of customers in the target countries

• Knowing the types of Iranian export pistachios

• Pistachio export standard in different countries (quality, packaging, type of pistachio and other things)

• Laws, permits and documents required to start a business

First, you should familiarize yourself with the types of pistachios produced in the country. Today, about 4 types of export pistachios are produced in Iran, all of which are of high value; Of course, a country may only request a certain type of pistachio. After checking all these things, you should choose the international shipping company and one of the land, air, sea or combined transportation methods to transport your cargo.

Iranian pistachio export steps; Pistachio business training in simple language

The procedures for exporting pistachios to each country may be different from other countries. But in general, the pistachio business has stages that we are going to examine in this section.

Preparing the best type of pistachios for export; The first stage of pistachio business

Today, many producers and gardeners in the country produce pistachio varieties with very good quality. To supply pistachios for export, you must first carefully check the demand and type of pistachios requested by the target countries. It doesn’t matter if you intend to export pistachios or export fertilizers, in any case, providing high-quality products is the first step in exporting all kinds of Iranian products and goods to foreign countries.

standard and strong packing of export pistachios; An important factor to persuade buyers
After providing high-quality pistachios suitable for each target market, you should proceed with the packaging of these products. Packaging is very important in Iran’s pistachio export process and should not be neglected by merchants. A suitable packaging is very durable in terms of appearance and preserves the taste, color and smell of the products until they reach the consumers. Do not forget that export pistachio information such as type, brand, exporting company, expiration date and other product specifications must be hacked on the package.

International cargo transportation to the destination country; One of the most important stages of Iran’s pistachio trade
To issue a bill of lading, you must choose a reputable international shipping company to send your shipment to the destination country. This company will deliver your cargo to the buyer in the destination country by one of the sea, air, land, rail or combined shipping methods.

Which is the best country to export pistachios?
Today, Iran’s pistachio exports to many countries of the green continent of Europe, Asia and even some American countries are popular. The first to third ranks of pistachio imports from Iran belong to Germany, Iraq and Kazakhstan, respectively. Arab countries along the Persian Gulf, such as the UAE and Kuwait, as well as India, Russia and Spain, are also interested in buying Iran’s exported pistachios. Today, a significant part of Iran’s pistachios is sent to Dubai. In fact, this modern city of the Middle East buys the best and highest quality Iranian pistachios.

Now you need to get the necessary permits and documents to export pistachios. These permits should be obtained according to the laws of the destination country and also the export regulations of Iran. For example, in order to export edible products to other countries, it is necessary and necessary to obtain permits and health standards that confirm the quality of the products.
Usually, the product sample is sent to the laboratory to be examined. Also, you may need to send a sample of the exported pistachios to the pistachio buyers in the destination country. Sending cargo to customs, performing customs formalities and getting product health certificate for export are also other stages of pistachio export.

Examining the problems of pistachio export in Iran

Today, Iran is the second largest exporter of pistachios after the United States. However, Iran’s pistachio trade is also facing many problems, some of which are:

• The age of pistachio gardens in Iran

• Strict rules and regulations in the field of pistachio export

• Non-standard agricultural and horticultural pests

• Lack of water resources for irrigation

• Fluctuation of the dollar rate

Traditional trade methods are one of the other problems facing Iran’s pistachio export. These problems can threaten Iran’s position as the second in the world’s postal exports.