Back for its 33rd edition, Iran agrofood 2026 returns to Tehran, showcasing the incredible momentum of Iran’s agrofood market.

Originally scheduled for May 2026, the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade, the TPO (Trade Promotion Organisation of Iran) and the IIEC (Iran International Exhibitions Co.) have now set 18–21 June 2026 as the new dates. 

The event brings together industry leaders, decision makers, and top suppliers across the entire value chain.

Organised by fairtrade Messe in cooperation with their local partners Palar Samaneh, thousands of professionals from across Iran and beyond are expected to attend this key industry event.

• With a population of 95 million, Iran has long been the largest food market in the Middle East The country's agrofood sector is thriving, with significant growth in food and beverage production, exports, and the import of processing and packaging machinery. Iran is a global leader in producing key crops like apricots, pistachios and saffron - more
   

• According to WTO, Iranian food imports made up for US15.2bn in 2024. Food exports amounted for US$7.6bn. Thus, food trade with Iran was a US$22.8bnbusiness in 2024 - more 
   

• In 2024, Iran imported food processing and packaging machinery worth €195 million, a plus of 40% compared to € 138 million in 2023. (VDMA)
   

• In the same year, Iran’s imports of packaging machinery surged by 69%, from €66 million to €111 million  - more (VDMA)
   

• The Iranian market for agricultural technology ranks among the TOP 2 in the Middle East, in line with Saudi Arabia - more

Iran agrofood passed like a whirlwind: 851 exhibitors from 13 countries converging for an intensive series of back-to-back meetings, captivating demos, and pivotal deal-making sessions.

Well over 40,000 trade visitors from all parts of Iran and beyond flocked to the 24 halls and took up the entire outdoor area of the Tehran International Fairgrounds.

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