For hundreds of years, Iranian people have been drying various fruits and exporting them to distant lands, even China. Today, the export of dried fruit to Europe, Arab countries and other regions of the Asian continent has become very prosperous. Many traders earn high income by exporting dried fruits like figs, raisins, kiwi, bananas, apples and other fruits. The potential of dry fruit export in our country is very high; If you also intend to export these nutritious and very tasty products, you must be familiar with the rules and costs of this work. By reading this practical article, you will learn from zero to one hundred the export of dried fruits from Iran to all parts of the world.

Training on the export of dried fruit; From drying fresh fruits to shipping

Dry fruit business in our country is a new and new industry. However, due to the widespread acceptance of the country’s dried fruits by some European and Asian countries, Iran has become one of the important export hubs of dried fruits in the region. Drying fruits is the first step you should learn. In the past, this work was done traditionally under the sun; But today, with the advancement of technology, there are new machines that do this work with high quality.

Today, high quality fruit chips are produced in different parts of our country. We suggest to be successful in the dried fruit market, be sure to use advanced drying devices and pay special attention to the packaging of your products. The second point is to pay attention to export costs. For example, to send fruit chips to the Netherlands, you should also check the shipping costs to the Netherlands.

Introducing the necessary rules and licenses for the export of dried fruit

Nuts and dried fruit export regulations are completely different from food import regulations. To start the export process, you must first establish an export company that is mentioned as “fruit import and export” in its articles of association. Then, after going through the necessary steps, you should receive your business card from the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines. Sib Salamat, Food and Drug Organization license as well as export standard certificate must also be obtained by the applicant. You will also need these permits to export these items to continental Europe:

• Compliance with the principles of packaging and package weight (10 kg)

• Food safety certificates

• Certificate of environmental protection and organic products

Remember that in order to export dried fruit to Europe or America, you must first send the product sample to the country in question to be examined. Undoubtedly, consulting with a reputable trading company can help you export dried fruit to Europe or other parts of the world. You should also get help from one of the international cargo transportation companies for cargo transportation.

What standards should export dried fruit have?

In order to avoid the occurrence of dry fruit export problems, you must be familiar with the details and standards required for this work. These products go through several stages from the time of production until reaching the hands of customers abroad. Your manufactured product must meet the following standards for successful export:

• The standard mark and the name of the country of origin must be written on the packaging of export products.

• Products must pass various tests to check public health and receive the relevant certificate.

• All fruits are also checked for the allowed amount of pollutants.

• The year of production and the expiration date must be written on the product.

• The type of product (seeded or seedless) must be written on the package.

• How the fruits are dried (naturally or with a machine) should also be mentioned.

Although there are no restrictions on product packaging, the packaging should be stylish and high-quality. A suitable package preserves the quality, smell and taste of food and prevents contamination from entering it.

How much does dry fruit export cost?

The cost of exporting dried fruits depends on several factors. The cost of buying dryers, product production, required tests and sending samples, customs formalities and transportation are among them. However, the export of this product is very profitable and the return of the cost will certainly be very appropriate. Today, some fruit drying machines are imported from Taiwan or some other East Asian countries. The purchase of these devices is a major part of the expenses required for export.

Get to know the best countries in the world to export dried fruit

Part of the dry fruit export income depends on the country you choose. The UAE, Oman, Turkey, Qatar, India, China, Russia, Kuwait, Australia, Iraq and the European continent in general are among the most popular markets of Iran for the export of fruit chips.

export of dried fruit to Russia; One of the growing and prosperous markets

Large parts of Russia are located in the northernmost point of the Northern Hemisphere and are cold all year round; Therefore, agriculture in this vast country is facing limitations. Today, the Russian market is considered one of the most attractive markets for the export of dried fruit from Iran. You can start your export activity from this country by obtaining the necessary permits from the relevant bodies. Arab countries along the Persian Gulf are also popular markets for Iranians.