Edible nuts and dried fruits are two different groups of products that are usually traded by international trading companies. The reason for this is their longer shelf life compared to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as easier storage conditions. Iranian dried fruit and nuts is one of the best-selling Iranian products in the world, and because of this, our country is one of the main exporters of this product to countries such as Iraq, Turkey, Oman and even Russia. Of course, it should be noted that in order to enter the dry fruit export business, you must know its basic principles and know its challenges well.
Dried fruit production in Iran
Iran is one of the largest producers of pistachios, dried figs, dates and raisins in the world, and by using its production capacity, it has been able to be a great competitor to other producing countries in the field of dry fruit exports, such as pistachio exports and date exports. However, we must know that the exporter of dried fruit has its own principles and procedures. The first step in the export of dried fruit is to prepare dried fruit from high-quality and suitable fruits that have been dried by suitable equipment and are ready for export.
Obtaining the necessary license for the export of dried fruit and nuts from Iran
According to the rules of the Chamber of Commerce, it is necessary to obtain all necessary permits for the export of dried fruit. Also, the National Standard Organization and the Mining and Trade Industry Organization are required to issue the necessary license for you. After these steps, you have to go through the steps of customs formalities and customs affairs, which include obtaining certificates of origin and destination, inspection certificate, issuing proforma or proforma invoice, obtaining clearance of goods from customs, etc.
Dry fruit packaging for export
The export packaging of dried fruit and nuts products should have the following features:
- Protection of product features and quality
- Product protection from contamination
- Protection of smell, taste, color and other characteristics of the product
The safety of food products must be measured and ensure that no high and substandard levels of chemicals are in the food.
Flamingo Eurasia International Transport Company selects the best packaging for the product based on the experience gained and with the help of its experts in the field of export to prevent the product from possible damage.
What are the export standards for dried fruit?
For the export of dried fruit and nuts from Iran, there are specific standards that must be followed, and if these conditions and rules are not followed, there will be a disruption in the export process.
In the following, together, we will learn more about these rules so that you can prevent the possible mistakes:
- The full name of the country of origin must be written on the package.
- Having a standard certificate
- There is a maximum allowed amount of pollutants for the export of dried fruit, and your product must be tested for this before export.
- Products must be tested for food safety hazard and public health before sale.
- The maximum amount of moisture, quality rating, size and amount of preservatives must be included on the package.
- It should be mentioned that it is naturally dried or that sugar has been added to it.
- Include whether the dried fruit is seeded or not on the package label.
- Include the year of production, use by date and rating on the product.
By complying with these standards (quality protection, protection against pollution and protection of smell and taste), it is possible to avoid any problems and damage to the product during the export process.
Export of dried fruit to Russia
One of the countries that is widely requesting to import dried fruits and nuts from Iran is Russia. Russia is located on the edge of the Caspian Sea. the country’s proximity to Iran has increased the export of dried fruit to Russia.
The proximity of Russia and Iran causes the cost of export and import with this country to be lower than other countries. Since a large part of Russia, such as Siberia, has a very cold climate and agriculture is not possible in these parts, therefore Russia has become one of the main destinations for Iran’s exports, and the import of these products is a priority for Russia.
Dry fruits that can be exported
In general, it can be said that the best and most popular dried fruits are:
- Kiwi: Kiwi is one of the rich sources of fiber and vitamin C, the benefits of which are not lost by drying. In addition, it is a good alternative to sour snacks. That is, those who eat sweet fruits hard, can eat kiwi as fruit chips and enjoy it. This dry fruit does not have many calories.
- Apricot: its sweet and sour taste makes it one of the best dried fruits. Sweet apricots can be substituted for daily sweets to consume less sugar.
- Dates: dried dates are not only used as fruit chips, but also as a supplement for confectionery and desserts. Many people who want to lose weight eat dates instead of chocolate and sweets and also maintain their body’s energy.
Plums: Dried plums are a colorful and attractive fruit that can be used both in fruit dishes and on cakes, sweets, and syrups. There are usually a lot of plums in dried fruit packages.
- Dried figs: Most Iranians are familiar with dried figs and have been consuming them with tea and coffee for years. This fruit has many fans outside of Iran.
- Dried berries: Berries are also a suitable substitute for sugar and can be exported to different countries.
- Apples and dried oranges: Apples are not only a delicious fruit chip, but also a great herbal tea. In many fruit teas with relaxing properties, you can see apple and orange slices. Also, orange peel is used a lot in cooking and baking.
The first condition regarding export fruits is that they are fresh and of good quality. also dried fruits should not damage during packaging and transportation.
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