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Iran–Italy Agricultural Export Growth and B2B Opportunities
Agricultural and Food Exports to Italy
In recent years, Iran’s agricultural and food exports have grown significantly, with European markets— particularly Italy—emerging as strategic destinations for Iranian exporters. Thanks to the high quality of Iranian dried fruits, medicinal herbs, fresh produce, and processed foods, Italy has become an important target market for Iran.
In this context, theAbrisham Road International Platform, recognized as the first B2B export platform in Iran, plays a crucial role in connecting Iranian producers with Italian importers and facilitating the export process.
Major Iranian Agricultural and Food Products Exported to Italy
Iran exports a wide range of agricultural and food products to the Italian market. The most important items include:
- Pistachios
- Dates (Mazafati, Piarom, Rabbi)
- Saffron
- Raisins and dried grapes
- Dried figs
- Barberries
- Medicinal herbs (cumin, thyme, licorice, rose petals)
- Natural honey
- Fresh fruits (pomegranates, apples, citrus fruits)
- Tomato paste and food concentrates
- Dried fruits and vegetable products
Key Iranian Agricultural & Food Products for Export to Italy
| Product Category | Subcategories | Advantages in the Italian Market |
|---|---|---|
| Dried Fruits & Nuts | Pistachios, almonds, dried figs, raisins | High quality; essential for confectionery and food industries |
| Dates | Mazafati, Piarom, Rabbi | High demand in ethnic markets and food processing industries |
| Spices & Medicinal Herbs | Saffron, cumin, rose petals, licorice | Used in restaurants, herbal teas, and pharmaceutical products |
| Fresh Produce | Pomegranates, apples, citrus fruits | Suitable for export with European-standard packaging |
| Natural Honey | Organic and wild honey | Growing demand for natural and organic products |
| Processed Foods | Tomato paste, fruit chips, garlic/onion powder | Used in large food factories and supermarket chains |
The Role of the Abrisham Road International Platform in Strengthening Exports to Italy
1. Direct Connection with Italian Importers
The Abrisham Road Platform connects Iranian exporters directly with verified Italian buyers, reducing export costs, speeding up negotiations, and increasing buyer trust.
2. Professional International Product Showcase
Each producer receives a dedicated international online store where products are presented according to global standards with specifications, certifications, and high-quality images. This attracts Italian buyers more effectively.
3. SEO Optimization for Visibility in European Search Engines
Through multilingual SEO (English–Italian), Iranian products appear in Google searches made by Italian importers, greatly increasing international visibility.
4. Easy Quotations, Catalogs, and Proforma Invoices
Exporters can send RFQs, quotations, multilingual catalogs, and proforma invoices directly to Italian buyers, speeding up trade processes.
5. Export Education and Consultancy
The platform provides training and guidance on European food standards, packaging rules, export requirements for Italy, and global price trends—helping exporters meet European market expectations.
6. Enhancing International Credibility of Iranian Brands
Being listed on a global B2B platform strengthens the credibility of Iranian producers and encourages long-term cooperation with Italian buyers.
Conclusion
By digitalizing export processes, the Abrisham Road International Platform has become one of the most effective tools for expanding Iran’s agricultural and food exports to Italy. Through direct connections, increased online visibility, professional product showcases, expert consultancy, and faster negotiations, the platform plays a key role in developing Iran’s presence in the Italian food and agriculture market.




