All you need to know about the market of Iran’s Wheat
Iranian Wheat Market, Importers, Buyers, and Statistics
Wheat, (scientific name: Triticum), is one of the most important grains, which is considered one of the dominant foods of the people of the world. This plant is available in wild and domesticated species, and the wheat mainly used by farmers for planting is the model modified by American researchers, because the actual shape of today's wheat is completely different from the wild wheat that was used in the past. Wheat is one of the annual and dark monocotyledonous flowering plants of the Gramineae family. In 2014, this product occupied the largest area under the cultivation of food products 220.4 million hectares). World trade in wheat alone is greater than all other agricultural products. In 2016, the world production of wheat was 749 million tons, which made it the most-produced grain in the world after corn. The global demand for this product is increasing due to the presence of a protein called gluten in it, which makes the dough sticky and facilitates the manufacture of processed products. Wheat is also an important source of carbohydrates and its consumption provides various nutrients and dietary fiber.
The History of Wheat
One of the first plants planted by humans is wheat. For this reason, it is considered one of the most important agricultural plants. Wheat cultivation is easier compared to other plants. It is adapted to different climatic conditions and it is the main food of most people of the world. Evidence has shown that wheat planting was done in the Middle East region around 12-17 thousand years BC and 10-15 thousand years BC in other parts of the Asian continent. Of course, nobody knows exactly when and by whom wheat was explored. Wheat was brought from these two places to Mesopotamia, Egypt and Iran. Finally, this plant was taken from Iran to other countries such as Turkestan, India, Russia and China, and then to Europe, and Europe also exported it to other countries. Wheat cultivation was done in China around 2500-3000 years BC. Some other botanists and researchers consider the primary center of wheat to be in Egypt; Because a large amount of wheat grains have been seen around the Nile River and the tombs of the ancient Egyptians.
Nutritional Composition of Wheat
The nutritional composition of wheat includes:
- Protein: 7 to 18 percent
- Starch: 60 to 70 percent
- Cellulose: 2 to 2.5 percent
- Fat: 1.5 to 2 percent
- Moisture and minerals: the rest
Wheat Cultivation
The first step in planting wheat is preparing the land. Wheat roots grow superficially. For this reason, surface plowing (up to a depth of 25 cm) is enough to prepare the land. If there are lumps, you can use a surface disk and then level the soil using a leveler. In addition to uniform cultivation, this action is also effective in proper irrigation of the land. It is recommended to use multipurpose machines as much as possible. For example, machines that perform fertilization, disc, and seed planting at the same time are very suitable. The use of multi-purpose machines would ensure that the land is not compressed too much and cultivation is done faster and more evenly.
The Right Time to Plant Wheat
Cultivation of wheat is different based on the climate. Farmers can choose the best planting time based on regional climate and wheat variety with the help of agricultural promoters. It should be noted that the time of planting wheat is very important in the final yield of the product and economic profitability. As you know, the physiological limitation for the temperature of wheat growth is 4 degrees. Therefore, when the soil temperature drops to less than 4 degrees, the growth of wheat will stop.
Iran's Rank in World Wheat Production
The total production of wheat in the world in 2022 was 137 million 700 thousand tons, which according to FAO forecast, this figure will increase by 0.6% to 138 million 500 thousand tons in 2023. In 2022, Iran was recognized as the 13th largest producer of wheat in the world and it is expected to maintain the same position this year. In recent years, the European Union, China, and India have occupied the top three ranks of the world's largest wheat producers.
Wheat Imports to Iran
According to the statistics announced by customs in 2023, a total of 4 million and 455 thousand tons of wheat with an approximate value of 2 billion dollars entered Iran in 2023. According to the announced data, wheat imported to Iran was from 11 countries "Russian Federation", "Germany", "United Arab Emirates", "Netherlands", "Singapore", "England", "Kazakhstan", "Turkey" and "Hong Kong" ", "Italy" and "Switzerland". The data announced by the customs shows that the total import of wheat from "Russia" in this time period was about 1.589 thousand tons with an approximate value of 731 million dollars. According to the announced statistics, each ton of wheat from Russia is priced at 459,958 dollars. Germany was the second wheat-importing country to Iran, in the period under review, a little more than 885 thousand tons of wheat with a value of 425 million dollars entered the country. The value of each ton of wheat from this country was equal to 480,127 dollars. However, "The United Arab Emirates" was placed in third place among wheat-exporting countries. According to the announced data, the total import of about 585 thousand tons of wheat worth 255 million dollars has been registered. According to customs data, wheat imported from the Netherlands was about 366,000 tons worth 157 million dollars, and under these conditions, the value of each ton of wheat from this country reached 429,490 dollars.
Among the wheat exporters, "Singapore" has imported a total of 278,000 tons of wheat with a value of about 130 million dollars to Iran. However, among wheat exporters to Iran, 271,000 tons of this basic commodity worth 119 million dollars entered the country from "England" and under these conditions, the value of each ton of wheat was equal to 440,605 dollars. Wheat imported from Kazakhstan was about 184 thousand tons worth 70 million dollars and the value of each ton was 383,128 dollars. According to the announced data, Kazakhstan has exported the cheapest wheat to Iran during this period. On the other hand, the announced data shows that last year a total of 104,000 tons of wheat was imported from Turkey worth 43,599,000 dollars, and the price of each ton of wheat from this country was 418,599 dollars. "Hong Kong" was the 10th wheat exporting country to the country last year, so during this period, a total of 92 thousand tons of wheat worth 40 million dollars entered the country. The value of each ton of wheat from this country was 488.125 dollars. But during this period, although the least amount of wheat was imported from Switzerland, according to customs statistics, the most expensive imported wheat was assigned to this country, so that the value of each ton of wheat imported from this country reached 515,289 dollars.
Why Does Iran Import Wheat?
Despite the fact that Iran has reached self-sufficiency in wheat production since the capacity of flour factories in the country is large, wheat is imported for their development and also to generate income for the country. Imported wheat enters the country under the title of "temporary transit" and in addition to the production of flour in the country's factories, other derivatives such as flour, gluten, and starch are also extracted from them. Imported wheat after processing in 15 flour factories of the country, which are licensed to import, is exported to Southeast Asian countries, including China.
Which Countries Import Wheat from Iran?
Iran exports wheat to countries such as Canada, Germany, Turkey, Dubai, Netherlands, South Korea, Armenia, Russia, Iraq, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Iran has reached self-sufficiency in terms of wheat production and can export a part of its wheat, but due to sanctions, it exports its wheat to some countries through intermediaries. An important step that Iran has taken in order to reduce sanctions on exports is that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the authorities of Russia and Kazakhstan that the two countries will act as a bridge between Iran and the destination countries for Iran's wheat exports.
Iran’s Wheat Imports Statistics
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What Makes an Iranian Wheat Buyer or Importer a Potential Partner
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- In-depth experience in exporting Damask Rose
- Legal Activity
- Appropriate Business Behavior
- Experiences in the International Market
- Owning a company outside of Iran for easier international transactions and trades
List of Wheat Importers in Iran
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