Iranian Sultanas / Raisins

Crop Report - September 2011

 

1-      The Sultanas / Raisins crop all over six major grapes growing regions has been reported to be in a good shape. Except for the Azerbaijan province where due to the severe temperature drop down during the spring which caused almost 30% drop in total production of that province. All in all, an average of 20% increase in total crop volume size comparing to the last crop year was anticipated. Some incoming reports stated 180,000 metric tons of production; Total 25 to 35 thousand metric tons are being consumed domestically and the rest to be exported (approximately 150,000).

2-      Rainfall in three major provinces which happened from August 27th to 30th has made many farmers to prefer to dry the raisins 1 or 2 weeks prior to the normal drying timing. To avoid possible mould or decay problem. This fact will cause reduction in crop size produced at these provinces by 15% to 20% due to having small or immature berries.

3-      Considering the fact above, the total crop size may be reduced to 150,000 with total exportation of 130,000. Yet this is just basic estimation and firm results will come in once the grapes are all harvested and converted into raisins.

4-      The conversion process has begun by the beginning of September and it will take approximately a month till all the grapes are dried. Should we have a sunny weather with no rain during the drying process, then we expect extraction of a good crop with fairly good quality.

5-      The first batches of the new crop are expected to enter the market by next 10 days. Considering the processing time, we expect to be able to ship the first containers by the end of September.

6-      The prices on the other hand will be determined by the time the goods in large quantities are in the market.

 


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