Iran’s agricultural export value sees growth

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Iran’s agricultural export value sees growth

Iran's agricultural export value sees growth
Report on Iran’s Agricultural Product Exports

Report on Iran’s Agricultural Product Exports

Introduction

According to a report from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iran has experienced a significant increase in the value of its agricultural product exports during the initial five months of the current Iranian calendar year, compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. This report aims to provide an overview of Iran’s agricultural exports and their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Export Statistics

  1. During the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, Iran exported 2.657 million tons of agricultural products, valued at $1.453 billion. This marks a 33 percent increase in value and a 22 percent increase in weight compared to the previous year.
  2. In the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year, Iran exported approximately 2.226 million tons of agricultural products, worth $1.18 billion. This reflects a 32 percent increase in value year on year, with a 22 percent increase in weight.

Contribution to SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a set of global goals adopted by the United Nations to address various social, economic, and environmental challenges. Iran’s agricultural product exports contribute significantly to the following SDGs:

  • SDG 1: No Poverty – By increasing the value of agricultural exports, Iran generates income and economic opportunities, reducing poverty and improving livelihoods.
  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger – The export of agricultural products helps ensure food security and access to nutritious food both domestically and internationally.
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – The growth in agricultural exports creates employment opportunities and contributes to economic growth in Iran.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Iran’s focus on exporting agricultural products promotes sustainable production practices and responsible consumption.

Key Importers

Iran’s agro-food products found significant demand in various countries. The top importers of Iran’s agricultural products are:

  1. Iraq – Purchased $1.986 billion worth of agro-food products, representing 31.5 percent of Iran’s total food and agricultural exports.
  2. United Arab Emirates – Imported agro-food products worth $751 million.
  3. Russia – Imported agro-food products worth $521.5 million.

Conclusion

The overall value of Iran’s exports of agricultural and foodstuff products has shown a positive growth trend. Iran’s agricultural product exports contribute significantly to the country’s economy and align with several Sustainable Development Goals. The government and relevant stakeholders should continue to support and promote the agricultural sector to achieve sustainable development.

Source: Tehrantimes

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDG 2: Zero Hunger

    • Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
    • Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
    • Indicator 2.3.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status.

  2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

    • Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
    • Indicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment, by sex.
    • Indicator 8.3.2: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age, and persons with disabilities.

  3. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    • Target 17.11: Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020.
    • Indicator 17.11.1: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports.
    • Indicator 17.11.2: Proportion of total developed country imports from developing countries and least developed countries, excluding arms and oil.

Analysis

The issues highlighted in the article are related to the increase in the value and volume of Iran’s agricultural product exports. Based on this information, the following SDGs, targets, and indicators can be identified:

1. SDG 2: Zero Hunger

The increase in agricultural product exports contributes to the goal of achieving zero hunger by improving agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers. This aligns with Target 2.3, which aims to double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers. The indicators 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 can be used to measure progress towards this target by tracking the volume of production per labor unit and the average income of small-scale food producers.

2. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The increase in agricultural exports also has implications for decent work and economic growth. It supports Target 8.3, which aims to promote decent job creation and the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The indicators 8.3.1 and 8.3.2 can be used to measure progress towards this target by monitoring the proportion of informal employment and the average hourly earnings of employees.

3. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The increase in exports contributes to the goal of partnerships for the goals by promoting international trade and cooperation. It aligns with Target 17.11, which aims to increase the exports of developing countries. The indicators 17.11.1 and 17.11.2 can be used to measure progress towards this target by tracking the share of global exports from developing countries and the proportion of total developed country imports from developing countries.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 2: Zero Hunger Target 2.3: By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists, and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets, and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment.
  • Indicator 2.3.1: Volume of production per labor unit by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size.
  • Indicator 2.3.2: Average income of small-scale food producers, by sex and indigenous status.
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
  • Indicator 8.3.1: Proportion of informal employment in non-agriculture employment, by sex.
  • Indicator 8.3.2: Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age, and persons with disabilities.
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals Target 17.11: Significantly increase the exports of developing countries, in particular with a view to doubling the least developed countries’ share of global exports by 2020.
  • Indicator 17.11.1: Developing countries’ and least developed countries’ share of global exports.
  • Indicator 17.11.2: Proportion of total developed country imports from developing countries and least developed countries, excluding arms and oil.

Source: freshplaza.com