Title: Market Dynamics: A Look at Iran’s Premium Rice Pricing and National Production
Introduction
Recent market data from Iran’s agricultural sector highlights the current pricing structure for domestically produced rice. Following the conclusion of the cultivation season, wholesale markets are reporting prices for various high-quality Iranian rice strains, with premium varieties from regions like Gilan commanding significant value.
A Showcase of Domestic Production
The price points reflect the diversity and quality of Iran’s homegrown rice. Leading the market is Gilan’s Black Siah rice, with a wholesale price of 385,000 Tomans per kilogram. Other notable varieties from Gilan, such as Hashemi and Ali Kazemi, are traded at 315,000 and 340,000 Tomans, respectively. This data underscores the robust agricultural output from provinces across the nation, including Mazandaran, East Azerbaijan, and Golestan, each contributing their unique and valued rice strains to the national market.
Understanding the Market Structure
The reported figures represent wholesale prices. It is standard market practice for retail prices in shops to be higher, typically incorporating a 10 to 20 percent margin. This structure is a normal feature of the supply chain, from producer to consumer. The availability of different grades, including more affordable broken rice options, provides a range of choices to meet diverse consumer needs.
Price Overview of Iranian Rice (Aban 1404)
| Rice Variety | Region of Production | Wholesale Price (Toman) |
|---|---|---|
| Hashemi Gilan | Gilan | 315,000 |
| Tarom Hashemi | Mazandaran | 290,000 |
| Anberbo | Khuzestan | 220,000 |
| Black Siah Gilan | Gilan | 385,000 |
| Ali Kazemi | Gilan | 340,000 |
| Miyeh | East Azerbaijan | 325,000 |
| Doroud | Lorestan | 290,000 |
| Broken Tarom Hashemi | Mazandaran | 205,000 |
| Broken Hashemi Gilan | Gilan | 220,000 |
| Fajr Gorgan | Golestan | 220,000 |
| Half-Grain Hashemi Gilan | Gilan | 160,000 |
| Shamsheri | Ilam | 270,000 |
| Neda Gorgan | Golestan | 180,000 |
| Half-Grain Fajr Gorgan | Golestan | 120,000 |
| Half-Grain Tarom Hashemi | Mazandaran | 160,000 |