Iranian dates suppliers: Mazafati, Piarom, Zahedi and Sayer wholesale

Main Iranian date varieties for export

Iranian dates grow mainly in Kerman, Hormozgan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Bushehr, Fars and Khuzestan. The harvest runs from about August to October, depending on variety and region. Our guide /guides/iranian-date-varieties covers each variety in more depth.

Specifications to put in your buying request

• Variety and grade (for example Grade 1, uniform size, no broken or squashed fruit).
• Size or count per kilogram, and the share of undersized fruit allowed.
• Moisture range suited to the variety.
• Pitted or whole; natural or with glucose syrup or oil coating for shine.
• Limits on insect damage, mould, sugaring and foreign matter.
• Pesticide residue results against the limits of your own country.
• Crop year, and the date the fruit was packed.

Packaging, MOQ and cold chain

Mazafati is usually packed in 500 g to 1 kg retail boxes and 5 kg cartons, then shipped in reefer containers at low temperature. Piarom and Rabbi are often packed in 500 g to 5 kg boxes. Zahedi and Sayer for industry are usually packed in 10 kg cartons or larger bags.

MOQs usually start around one container load for bulk varieties, while some suppliers accept smaller mixed pallets by air or groupage. Private-label boxes need artwork approval and a minimum run per design. Price depends mainly on variety, grade, size, packaging and season.

HS code, documents and shipping routes

Fresh or dried dates are classified under HS 0804.10; date paste and syrup fall under other headings. Check the full code with your customs broker.

Typical documents are the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and, for many buyers, a health certificate and lab analysis for residues and microbiology. Import rules differ by country; check your own country's rules on trade with Iran before you order.

Most date containers leave from Bandar Abbas (Shahid Rajaee port), often with transshipment via Jebel Ali. Buyers in Central Asia and Russia can use road, rail or the Caspian ports on the INSTC corridor. Common Incoterms are FOB Bandar Abbas, CFR and CIF. See /guides/incoterms-for-iranian-exports and /guides/shipping-routes-from-iran.

Quality checks before shipment

Ask for photos and a short video of the packed lot, cut fruit included, so you can see the flesh, colour and any insect damage. For soft dates, ask the supplier to log the temperature of the cold room and the reefer container.

Keep a sample from the production run, and agree in writing what happens if the lot does not match the agreed specification. With escrow payment you can open a dispute before you confirm receipt.

How to buy Iranian dates on ASL Market

Start at /categories/asl_agriculture_food and filter for dates, or post a buying request at /post-request with variety, grade, packaging, quantity and port of destination. Chat with suppliers through ASL Market; your contact details stay private.

The supplier confirms price, quantity, freight, Incoterm and ship-by date, and adds the checked freight cost to the invoice. You pay in USDT today; more payment methods are coming soon. ASL Secure Pay holds the money until you confirm receipt, or until it is confirmed automatically after a set period if you neither confirm nor dispute. ASL Market decides disputes and can order a partial refund. Details are at /trade-assurance.

FAQ

Which Iranian date variety is best for retail?

Mazafati is the most popular soft table date, but it needs a cold chain. Piarom is a premium semi-dry date with a long shelf life and is often used for gift boxes. Choose by your market's taste and your storage capacity.

Do Mazafati dates need a reefer container?

Yes, in most cases. Mazafati has high moisture and can ferment or sugar at room temperature, so exporters usually ship it chilled or frozen in reefer containers. Agree the set temperature with the supplier.

When is the Iranian date harvest?

The harvest usually runs from August to October, depending on variety and region. New-crop dates reach the export market from around September. Confirm the crop year on each offer.

What is the HS code for dates?

Fresh or dried dates are classified under HS 0804.10 at the six-digit level. Pitted dates, paste and syrup may fall under other lines. Check the full code with your customs broker.

What is the minimum order for Iranian dates?

Bulk orders usually start around one container load, although some suppliers accept smaller quantities or mixed loads. The MOQ for private-label boxes depends on the packaging run. Ask in chat or state your volume in a buying request.

Which Incoterm should I use for dates?

Many buyers buy FOB Bandar Abbas and book their own freight, while others prefer CFR or CIF to their port. For reefer cargo, agree clearly who books the container and who is responsible for the temperature setting.

How do I pay an Iranian date supplier safely on ASL Market?

Pay through ASL Secure Pay after the supplier confirms price, freight, Incoterm and ship-by date. The payment is held until you confirm receipt. If the goods do not match, open a dispute before you confirm.