It is certainly going to be a very special edition, the 31st Iran agrofood. Around seven hundred exhibitors from 15 countries are geared up for one of Iran’s top business events. Iran agrofood is scheduled to run from 08 to 11 June 2024 at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds.

Following the resounding success of the 30th jubilee edition of 2023, when trade visitors literally stormed the exhibition halls, the organisers are delighted to unveil the 2024 event. Spearheaded by fairtrade Messe, the renowned German trade show specialists, and their Iranian partners Palar Samaneh, this premier gathering is set to serve Iran’s vibrant agriculture, packaging, food, beverage and hospitality industries.

With exhibitors representing Austria, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Korea, Poland, Russia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates, the stage is set for another compelling showcase of innovation and collaboration.

Iranian exhibitors are naturally at the forefront, as they have come to master the entire spectrum of the agrofood industry, and at a very high level. No wonder that many hundreds of Iran’s leading producers and suppliers once again warmly welcome their customers to this year's Iran agrofood.

The Brazilian pavilion will certainly be one of the show highlights again.

China is going to be represented by exhibitors from all over the country, and Germany participates with companies showcasing flavors & ingredients as well as food packaging machinery.

India is going to be present with a great deal of exhibitors, while many high-quality Turkish suppliers will offer dedicated solutions and technologies for the Iranian agricultural and food industry.

Russia is represented by a group of companies from Moscow Region and Stavropol Region in the North Caucasus. 

Global Business Hub:
Over 40,000 esteemed trade visitors will convene to explore transformative business prospects with 700+ exhibitors, creating a dynamic environment for networking and growth.

Innovative Insights:
Immerse yourself in a diverse showcase spanning 18 halls, presenting cutting-edge solutions and technologies across the agrofood spectrum.

International Collaboration:
Engage in constructive B2B interactions, forging meaningful connections with industry leaders and visionaries.

A Partnership for Excellence:
The 31st Iran agrofood is the result of a collaboration between the German trade show experts, fairtrade Messe, and their esteemed Iranian counterparts, Palar Samaneh. This partnership guarantees a seamless experience for both exhibitors and visitors.

A Continuing Saga of Success:
Building on its decades-long legacy, Iran agrofood has established itself as the preeminent agrofood platform for Iran and its neighboring countries. This saga of success continues to unfold in 2024.

With a population of 90 million, Iran has long been the largest food market in the Middle East. Expenditure in the F&B sector is growing steadily, and F&B production is by far the largest segment of the Iranian processing industry. 

Accordingly, the demand for food and beverage ingredients is rising continuously. Iran ranks globally among the top five producers of apricots, cherries, sour cherries, cucumbers and gherkins, dates, eggplants, figs, pistachios, quinces, saffron, walnuts, and watermelons.

According to WTO, Iranian food imports made up for US17.2bn in 2022, up 14.7% compared to US$15.0 billion in 2021. Food exports amounted for US$4.8bn compared to US$5.4 billion in 2021.

According to VDMA, Iranian imports of food processing and packaging machinery amounted to €141 million in 2022, up 9.7% compared to €129m in 2021.

Imports of packaging machinery grew by 23.4%, from €54m in 2021 to €67m in 2022.

Iranian imports of agricultural technology have grown by 15.8% annually over the past five years. The Iranian market for agricultural technology thus ranks among the TOP 2 in the Middle East, in line with Saudi Arabia.