Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in theMiddle East andNorth Africa. Iran has been ranked between 8th and 10th in global fruit production in different years.[1] Iran producesPersian walnut,melon,tangerine,citrus fruits,Kiwifruit,dates,cherries,pomegranates,peach,oranges,raisins,saffron,grapes,Apricot,Pitted Prune andwatermelon.
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A number of globally cultivated fruits may have originated in prehistoric Iran, includingpomegranates (locally known today asanâr),dates (khormâ) (from thePersian Gulf coastal region),Persian walnuts (gerdu or formerly/dialectallygowz), and possiblygrapes (angur) (from the northwest),[citation needed] though in each case the precise place of original cultivation is difficult to know with certainty. Additionally, many fruit cultivars used inIranian cuisine have a local origin, including zalzalak (zâlzâlak), which is a variety ofazarole (Crataegus azarolus var.aronia), unripealmonds (chaghale badum), blackmulberries (tut), greenplums (goje sabz, literally “green tomato”),[2][better source needed] yellow plums (âluzard), otherdamson plums (âluče, literally “little plum”), black pomegranates,sour cherries (âlbâlu, used in the dishalbaloo polo), andmedlar (azgil or in theGorgan dialectkondos)[3][better source needed]. Iran has produced other distinct cultivars of globally important fruits, such asPersian limes, Persian melons, and various apple cultivars[which?], that have become successful on the international market.[citation needed]
The country benefits from a variety of favorable meteorological conditions suitable for fruit production. The northern seaside lands of theCaspian Sea, and the country supplies finest conditions forcitrus production. Iran ranks 1st in the world in the production of pomegranates, 2nd indates, 3rd infigs, 3rd incherries, 7th ingrapes, and 7th inoranges.Kiwifruit production, although a relatively new activity in this part of the world, has grown increasing importance in last few years and the Iranian kiwifruit promises to become a great export item of the agricultural sector of the country.[4]
Iran ranks 1st in fruit production in theMiddle East andNorth Africa. 2.7 millionhectares of orchards are being harvested in Iran with an annual production this year of 16.5 million tons. Per capita production of fruit in the globe is 80 kilograms while in Iran it is 200 kg according to officialFAO statistics.[5]
Iran grows fifty different kinds of fruit. The record forpomegranate production is 100 tons in a hectare of land, 146 ton for apples and 70 tons for oranges.In 2010 Iran exported $2 billion worth of fruit to neighboring countries and theEuropean Union, 46 percent more than the previous year. In the second half of 2010 the import of agricultural goods in Iran increased 30 percent in weight and 14 percent in value which shows the country's good progress in the field of agricultural goods production.[6]Since 1963 Iran is one of the leading producers and exporters ofdried fruit andnuts such as all kinds ofpistachios,Sultana raisins,golden raisins,sun-dried raisins,Malayer raisins,Kashmar raisins,almonds, all kinds of Iranian dates and with its modern facilities is ready to provide its customers with all these products.[7]
Iran has a rich variety of fruits that are suitable for drying, such as figs, apricots, plums, raisins, berries, apples, pears, peaches, cherries, bananas, kiwis, and more. Iran also has a favorable climate and soil for growing high-quality fruits.[citation needed]
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