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1 USD = 983,600 IRR

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Market Information

Harvest Season

Late September to early October

Peak Sales Period

Late October to December

Standard Weight (1 Man)

Approximately 2.3 kilograms

Data Source

Iranian Saffron Exchange

Historical pricing data spans from 2007 to present. All prices represent wholesale market rates.

Current Market Prices

  • Natural and Authentic: Whole saffron strands (red, yellow, and white) directly from Khorasan farms, without additional processing.
  • Unique Aroma and Flavor: Its natural safranal imparts an exceptional fragrance and distinct taste to dishes and teas.
  • Economical and High-Quality: Cost-effective saffron retaining all its properties, ideal for home use.

standard Quality

0 USD

per kilogram

  • Appearance: Long, thick, and completely red strands without any yellow or white parts
  • Coloring strength: Very high (260 crocin units or more)
  • Aroma and taste: Strong aroma, natural bittersweet taste

standard Quality

0 USD

per kilogram

  • Color strength: 170 to 250 crocin units
  • Appearance: Thick red strands with pale yellow tips
  • Properties: Powerful antioxidant, boosts immunity, mood-enhancing, aids digestion, and supports heart health
  • Strong and authentic aroma and flavor; suitable for cooking and herbal tea
  • More economical than Sargol saffron, but with greater benefits due to the presence of cream
  • Produced in the regions of Qaenat, Khorasan, and Torbat Heydarieh

standard Quality

0 USD

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  • Color: Uniform and vibrant red, without white or orange parts.
  • Aroma and Taste: Strong and natural aroma, bittersweet taste.
  • Coloring Strength: Very high (grade 260-360), rich in crocin.

standard Quality

0 USD

per kilogram

Top Export Countries

Iran

Iran

280 tons exported

$1,680

12%
Spain

Spain

45 tons exported

$45

8%
UAE

UAE

35 tons exported

$35

15%
India

India

25 tons exported

$300

5%
Greece

Greece

15 tons exported

$180

3%

Top Saffron Producers

Iran

Iran

World leader in saffron production

430 tons/year 90.30%
Kashmir (India)

Kashmir (India)

High-quality Kashmiri saffron

16 tons/year 3.40%
Others

Others

Various smaller producers

11 tons/year 2.30%
Greece

Greece

Traditional European producer

8 tons/year 1.70%
Spain

Spain

La Mancha saffron region

6 tons/year 1.30%
Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Emerging producer market

5 tons/year 1.00%