Almonds: Exports of Iranian almonds have increased by 54 percent.

From March 21st, 2021, to September 22nd, 2021, the export of almonds has increased by more than 54 per cent compared to the same period last year. The price of Iranian almonds and almond kernels has grown by 3.4 to 3.8 per cent compared to the previous month.

The amount of export of Iranian almonds in the mentioned months of this year was 1,645 tons worth 14,347,000 USD. The average price of exported almonds is 8.72 USD per kilogram. One thousand five hundred fifty-seven tons of exported almonds were shelled, and 88 tons were unshelled out of the total exported number in the mentioned six months. The export value of shelled almonds was 14,199,000 USD, and the export value of unshelled almonds was 148,000 USD. The average price of unshelled almonds for export was 9.12 USD per kilogram, and the cost of each kilogram of exported shelled almonds was 1.67 USD.

The export of Iranian almonds in this period compared to the same period last year, which was 1,065 tons worth 9,294,000 USD, has grown by more than 54 per cent in terms of weight and export value. The most important reason for the increase in exports in these six months compared to the same period last year is the improvement of the coronavirus epidemic and widespread vaccination, which facilitated trade and transportation of agricultural products. Also, the rise in the average exchange rate of foreign currencies compared to the same period last year encouraged more Iranian farmers and traders to export almonds. Another reason for the increased exports in the mentioned time compared to the same period the previous year is better quality and improved product availability.

Compared to last month, the price of Iranian almonds has risen due to the increase in export demand and a decrease of about 1.4 per cent in the exchange rate of foreign currencies against the rial. The price of AAA grade Mamra (Mamai) kernels (120 to 130 seeds per 100 g) has increased by about 3.4 per cent, and the cost of  Sangi shelled almonds has gone up by about 3.8 per cent compared to the previous month.

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