WANA (Nov 13) – During the first half of the current Iranian year (March to September of 2025), more than 204,000 tons of Iranian apples, valued at $82 million, were exported to international markets, according to data from Iran’s Customs Administration.

 

Iraq emerged as the largest importer of Iranian apples, followed by Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

 

The exports were distributed among several countries, including Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Russia, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Libya, Syria, Turkey, the UAE, India, Tajikistan, Kuwait, the Philippines, Qatar, and Oman.

 

Iraq topped the list with 147,000 tons of apples worth $56 million, maintaining its position as Iran’s primary apple customer. Pakistan ranked second with 18,700 tons valued at $7.29 million, while the UAE followed in third place, importing 10,000 tons worth $8.36 million.

 

Other major destinations included:

  • Turkmenistan: 6,700 tons worth $2.61 million
  • Syria: 2,474 tons worth $993,000
  • Kazakhstan: 1,305 tons worth $526,000
  • Tajikistan: 1,000 tons worth $397,000
  • Turkey: 21,000 tons worth $90,000
  • Oman: 1,691 tons worth $740,000
  • Russia: 693 tons worth $311,000
  • Philippines: 44 tons worth $25,000
  • Qatar: 414 tons worth $188,000
  • Kuwait: 34 tons worth $15,000
  • Georgia: 42 tons worth $20,000
  • Libya: 297 tons worth $161,000

 

Additionally, since late September, Iran has exported another 52,000 tons of apples valued at $34 million, continuing its strong presence in global fruit markets.

Iranian Apples Exported to 20 Countries; Iraq Leads as Top Buyer. Social media/ WANA News Agency

Iranian Apples Exported to 20 Countries; Iraq Leads as Top Buyer. Social media/ WANA News Agency