The following content is based on:

1. Export, Customs, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) websites
2. International reports (Note: Statistics for Iran are approximate.)
3. ChatGPT and DeepSeek AI

Global Dried Fruit Market Size (2025–2026)

Before the war, the global dried fruit market value was estimated at around US$10.1 to 12.4 billion.

It is predicted that the global dried fruit and dried fruit market will continue to grow at an annual growth rate of 6-9% until 2030.

The most important factors for this growth are:

• Increasing demand for healthy and natural snacks
• Growth in consumption in the confectionery, chocolate, bakery and food industries

The most important exporters of dried fruits

1. Türkiye – hazelnuts, raisins, dried figs, dried apricots and other dried fruits.
2. United States – Pistachios, almonds, walnuts, raisins and other dried fruits.
3. China – walnuts, raisins and other dried fruit products.
4. Iran – Raisins, dates, dried figs and heat-dried fruits.
5. South Africa – Apricots, peaches, apples, mangoes and other dried fruits.
6. Chile – raisins, dried apples, peaches, pears and other dried fruits.
7. Uzbekistan – raisins, apricots, dried figs, almonds, walnuts and prunes.
8. India – Raisins, dried mangoes, dried figs, dates and Amla (Indian Gooseberry).

The most important import markets for dried fruit

In general, the Middle East, Europe, and East Asia are the most important dried fruit import markets and continue to have favorable growth trends.

Iran’s exports are mainly to Iraq, Türkiye, Russia, and Central Asian countries, and the share of exports to Europe is still limited.

Products such as dried apples, dried kiwi, dried tomatoes, dried persimmons, dried oranges, and dried plums have a high potential for export development because they are less competitive in global markets compared to products such as dates and raisins.

Also, a significant portion of Iranian dried fruit is exported in bulk and, after packaging and re-branding in other countries, is supplied to international markets.

Key Export Considerations

To produce export-quality dried fruit, you must:

• Use healthy, high-quality, pest-free fruits.
• Fruits are graded based on size, quality, and color.
• Disinfection operations should be carried out properly before processing.
• بسته‌بندی در برابر نفوذ هوا و رطوبت مقاوم باشد تا کیفیت محصول حفظ شود.
• Information such as production date, expiration date, net weight, country of origin, and nutritional value table should be included on the packaging.
• A health certificate and a pesticide residue control certificate (MRL) must be provided with the shipment.

About the authentic phenomenon

Padeeda Matarit has been able to significantly increase its daily production capacity by utilizing a team of experts and numerous regional workshops.

The result of this capability is providing competitive prices with stable quality and compliance with international standards for export orders, which has made us a reliable partner for international buyers and importers.