Import of Iranian Dates
Importing Iranian Dates is one of the most important trade routes and is highly profitable. Dates are a product that has been produced in Iran since ancient times and are cultivated in many regions of Iran. Due to Iran’s favorable weather conditions, date production in this country has a high economic value.
Although the largest area under date cultivation in the world belongs to Iran, due to the low average production yield, it has been placed in the second place of production. 15 provinces of Iran host palm groves. Among them, the five provinces of Kerman, Khuzestan, Sistan and Baluchistan, Bushehr and Hormozgan account for two thirds of Iran’s date production.
Also, in terms of the output of Iran’s prime plants in terms of the volume of date production per hectare among the first five provinces, South Kerman ranks first with the production of 6,670 kilograms of dates per hectare, Kerman with 6,256 kilograms, and Fars with 5,000. and 983 kg, Hormozgan with 5 thousand 365 and Sistan and Baluchistan with production of 5 thousand 132 kg of dates per hectare.
The Date harvesting season is also the time of major buying and selling of dates, and traded dates are stored in warehouses and cold storages.The wholesale price of dates is influenced by factors such as the amount of exports from Iran, the proximity to the holy month of Ramadan and the policies implemented by the Iranian government.
Iran is the first date producing country in the world and the power of date production in this country is very high. Dates are mainly produced in Iran, and the largest amount of dates are exported to foreign countries from this country.
The value of dates as a healthy and natural product is very strong in international markets and there is a high demand in these markets. Date export is very important as a profitable investment in Iran.
Exporting Iranian Dates to World Markets
In recent years, the Iranian Date export market has experienced a very good development and Iran has been able to leave its name as one of the date export poles in the world.
With the export of more than 400,000 tons of dates annually, Iran ranks third in date export in the world.
Fortunately, due to the suitable climate and geographical area of the country, Iranian farmers have been able to produce high-quality dates in large quantities so that in addition to meeting domestic needs, they can also export to other countries.
Iran has the first place in the world in terms of the cultivated area of dates, and every year, large quantities of this product find their way to the markets of other countries and boosts the export of dates. Therefore, Iran is considered one of the important date producing countries with the production of quality dates for export, such as Mozafati, Pyaram, etc.
Dates are a strategic product rich in food resources, and Iran’s high capability in producing and exporting this product has led to the export of significant amounts of dates to different countries every year.
Despite the high variety of dates in Iran, the development of date processing and production of products such as juice, paste, dates, marmalade, etc. can play an important role in increasing added value and job creation.
These processed date products are also able to be exported to global markets and create a very high ability to attract new markets and increase the country’s income.
Types of Dates in Iran
Iran is one of the countries that has suitable conditions for date cultivation and the best and highest quality dates are produced in Iran. Iranian dates have many fans all over the world.
Like Iranian dates, you can’t find them anywhere on earth. Due to the fertility of some areas of Iran, suitable conditions have been provided for date cultivation.
The export of Iranian dates has caused many countries to seek to buy Iranian dates because they are fascinated by the taste and quality of Iranian dates. Date cultivation in European countries is not possible due to weather conditions. Even some countries, in addition to buying dates for the consumption of their own people, buy more dates and export them to other countries.
Export of other Dates (colonies)
In recent years, the date export of the colonies has been able to account for the highest date export statistics. In such a way that 50% of Iran’s date exports belong to this product. The colon date is considered one of the sweetest dates.
This type of date is in the category of semi-dry dates. Also, one of the important features of this type of date is to store it for a long time, because it has a moisture content of about 15-18%. Compared to other Iranian semi-dry dates, this product has a very reasonable and economical price.
The highest production of this quality Iranian date belongs to Khuzestan Date Province.This date is storable and easy to transport, which has made it one of the most profitable and easy to export items in Iran.
Another name for colonial Dates
Colony date is also known as Sayer date in the world. Khuzestan province is the main center of Sayer dates. This highly exported date has a light to dark brown color. Also, the amount of sugar in this type of date for export is suitable. Since other dates are semi-dry, the core can be easily removed.
Export of grilled Dates from Iran
Kabkab dates are one of the most important types of dates in Iran and one of Iran’s export date varieties, which accounts for a large amount of Iran’s date exports every year.
Kabkab date is one of the most high-quality and valuable products grown and harvested in Iran. This type of Kabkab dates are often cultivated and produced in regions such as Tangistan, Barazjan and Kazerun. This product has a delicious and hearty taste and is used both wet and spicy.
This date has a number of special features, including its soft and juicy texture, sweet taste, and large size.
The color of the skin of the best Kabkab dates is golden yellow at the prickly stage. Other features of this product include less than 18% humidity. Kabkab dates have three different semi-dry types without juice, sticky and juicy. There is more.
kloteh Dates
Kloteh dates or Kliteh dates are one of the types of dates that have many applicants in Iran’s neighboring countries due to their taste and price, and large quantities of them are exported to other countries every year.
The largest amount of Kloteh dates is produced in Jiroft region of Kerman province and is presented to the market. The largest amount of Klotte date exports is made from Iran to Pakistan.
Shahani Dates
The export of Shahani dates of Iran to countries such as India and Pakistan has been one of the most successful examples of the trade of this product.The main production of Shahani dates is related to Fars province and Jahrom city.
Dates Zahedi
Zahedi dates are one of the best and highest quality dates produced in Iran, Zahedi dates are exported to countries like India and Pakistan, and it brings good foreign exchange earnings for our country every year.
The harvesting season of Zahedi dates in Iran is at the beginning of September, which sometimes extends to the end of September. This date is used dry and semi-dry or wet.
This type of date is among semi-dry dates. Sugarcane dates in different countries, in addition to being consumed fresh, are also used significantly in the alcohol-making and confectionery industry.
This type of date is produced in Fars, Bushehr and Hormozgan provinces and supplied to international markets. Also, the cities of Karzin and Qir are among the cities that play a very important role in the production of Zahedi dates. These cities produce Zahedi dates with very high quality.
Varieties of Zahedi Dates
In fact, Zahedi export Dates from Iran exist in different qualities. In the following, we will have a look at the different types of Zahedi dates for export.
First Class Zahedi Dates
This type of date is of very high quality, which is often exported to countries such as Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan, and Persian Gulf countries. The color of first grade Dates is chocolate brown or light brown. Among the uses of this type of dates, we can mention the use in confectioneries and sweets.
Dates Zahedi Grade Two
This type of Date is not exported to foreign countries and is often sent to domestic factories and markets. The quality of this type of date is slightly lower compared to the first grade type.
Zahedi Waste Dates
This type of Date is not exported to different countries due to lack of quality. Among the various uses of this type of date, we can mention its use for getting juice, producing vinegar and animal feed.
Additional Dates
Mozafati Dates are one of the types of Iranian Dates that make up almost half of Iran’s dates and have many fans inside and outside the country. Every year, a large amount of it is distributed in foreign markets.
Currently, Russia and Qatar are the two largest importers of extra dates. It should be noted that Bam is the largest producer of this date.
Due to its wonderful taste, Mozafati dates have been able to occupy an acceptable position in the world date market. The main source of this date is Kerman province.
We can safely say that one of the most hearty dates in the world is Mozafati dates. Mozafati dates have always been exported from Iran throughout the year and their exports are carried out in high tonnage. In fact, the export of this type of dates has always earned good currency due to regular and special customers.
Rabi Dates
Rabi Dates are one of the most famous types of dates in Sistan and Baluchistan province, which has been able to enter the export market with the growth of production in recent years, to the point that currently very large amounts of Rabi dates are exported to Arab countries, Pakistan, European countries and East Asia is exported.
The low humidity of this date and the lack of need for refrigerated containers have made the export of Rabi dates easy.
Rabi or Pakistani dates are less sweet compared to Mozafati Dates. This date has gained many fans not only in Iran but also in European countries. The best type of Rabi date is cultivated and produced in Iranshahr and Zabul. This date is in the category of semi-dry dates and is relatively large and fleshy.
Pyaram dates
Exported Pyaram dates from Iran are one of the most important export items. This type of date has many fans outside of Iran. Due to its beautiful appearance, Pyaram dates have earned the title of the bride of dates in Iran and the world.
It is better to know that the flesh and skin of this type of date are completely attached to each other. It is safe to say that one of the most luxurious and best export dates is Pyaram dates. This type of export date is easily and quickly used in the body’s metabolism, because it is in the form of fructose. Diabetic people can use Pyaram dates as permitted sugar.
Where is my beloved date?
Pyaram dates have a very high price and a wonderful taste, so most of the palm farmers in the southern region of Iran seek to cultivate this date. Most of this type of date is produced in Hormozgan province located in the south of Iran.
The main center of Pyaram date cultivation and harvesting is Haji Abad city, Hormozgan province. Export dates of Pyaram, Hormozgan province, Haji Abad city, have been able to achieve high popularity among traders and buyers.
The Difference Between Rabi and Pyaram Dates
Pyaram dates, which have earned the title of the gold of the south, are considered one of the most expensive and high-quality export dates.The price difference of this type of export date with other date varieties is the small area under cultivation.
Rabi dates are semi-dry dates. Meanwhile, Pyaram dates are classified in the category of completely dry dates.Rabi dates are excellent and delicious and have a large size.
Although Pyaram dates have a hard flesh, they turn into soft and very tasty dates in the mouth. Rabi dates are produced in large quantities in Sistan and Baluchistan province. Pyaram dates are also often produced in the south of the country. Rabi dates have a very long shelf life due to their dryness and low humidity.
The Most Expensive Export Date of Iran
Iran is considered one of the largest producers of dates in the world and annually exports very large amounts of dates to other countries, Pyaram dates are one of the best and most expensive export dates of Iran.
Among the different types of export dates, Zahedi, Mozafati, Payaram and Majol dates are known as the best export dates.In a way, it can be said that the demand for these four types of dates is higher than other dates.
Recommendations for Buying Dates
Do not go to open dates unless you trust the seller, because it is not known under what conditions the dates were grown and transported. It is better to go for packaged dates.
If the date is sugary, it indicates that the date is old.
The presence of objects such as plants or small garbage in date packaging indicates that the packaging was non-industrial.
When buying dates, pay attention to its color. Each type of date has its own color, so it is better to know each type of date and know what color this type of date should have when it is ripe.
If you want to buy a large quantity of dates, it is better to choose dry dates because they are easier to store and have a longer shelf life than wet dates.
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