29 Mar 2024
Tuesday 17 December 2013 - 17:17
Story Code : 72117

Iran's saffron production to rise by 20 percent

TEHRAN (ISNA)- A board member of Iran's National Council of Saffron Ali Hosseini said the country's saffron production will increase by 20 percent, reaching 300 tons in the current Iranian calendar year which ends of March 20.
He said Iran can export 200 tons of saffron if it's saffron production is raised by 20 percent bringing 400 million dollars income for the country.

Iran is exporting saffron to 45 countries, he said, adding the number of importing countries should be doubled.

Iran accounts for around 96 percent of the world's total saffron production. The country exports saffron to 46 countries, including European and the Persian Gulf countries.

Due to its diverse climate and fertile soil, Iran's agriculture products are rated among the best in the world with its saffron standing second to none.

Around 300 tons of saffron, which is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus, are produced worldwide each year, with Iran, Spain, India, Greece, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Italy accounting for the largest shares.

By ISNA

 

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