Iranian dried fruit wholesale: raisins, figs, apricots, mulberries and barberries

Iran exports a wide range of dried fruit, mainly raisins (golden, green and sun-dried), dried figs from Estahban in Fars, dried apricots, white mulberries and seedless barberries from South Khorasan. Bulk buyers usually order by product type, size, moisture, sulphur dioxide level and foreign-matter limits. On ASL Market you can compare listings from Iranian processors and exporters, settle the specification in chat and pay through escrow.

1385 listings on ASL Market now, usually $3.30–$163.38 per piece.

Main Iranian dried fruits and where they come from

Product	Main areas	Harvest and drying	Key specification points
Raisins	Hamadan (Malayer), Qazvin (Takestan), West Azerbaijan (Urmia), Khorasan Razavi (Kashmar)	Grapes picked August–September, then sun-dried or dipped and dried	Colour, size, moisture, SO2 for golden raisins, stems and caps
Dried figs	Fars (Estahban)	Sun-dried on the tree and on the ground in late summer	Size (count per kg), colour, insect damage, aflatoxin
Dried apricots	Several northern and central provinces	Summer harvest; sun-dried, sulphured or natural	Colour, SO2, moisture, whole or halves
White mulberries	Several provinces, mostly small-scale	Early summer; sun-dried	Moisture, sand and foreign matter
Barberries (zereshk)	South Khorasan (Qaenat, Birjand)	Picked October–November; dried in shade or with dryers	Colour, moisture, stems, cold storage

Raisins: types to know

Golden raisins are dipped in an alkaline solution and treated with sulphur dioxide to keep their light colour, so ask for the SO2 result against your market's limit. Green raisins, a speciality of Kashmar and other areas, are dried in the shade to keep a green colour. Dark sun-dried raisins and sultanas are dried without sulphur.

Buyers usually specify colour, size or count, moisture, the share of stems and caps, and whether the raisins are washed, oiled and machine-cleaned. Many processors offer lots that are cleaned, sorted and metal-detected for food industry use.

Figs, apricots, mulberries and barberries

Estahban in Fars province is Iran's main dried fig area. Figs are graded by size and colour and sold whole or as small pieces for industry. Like other dried figs, they need aflatoxin testing for many markets, so ask for a lab report for the lot.

Barberries are a South Khorasan speciality used in Iranian and Middle Eastern cooking. Bright red colour is the main quality point; they should be kept cold after drying to hold their colour. White mulberries and dried apricots are usually offered natural or sulphured, so state which one you need.

Packaging, MOQ, shelf life and storage

MOQs usually start around one pallet for specialities and a container load for raisins, though many exporters accept mixed containers of several dried fruits and nuts. Retail packs and private label are common. Price depends mainly on product, grade, size, colour, crop year and packing.

Product	Usual bulk packing	Usual shelf life
Raisins	10–12.5 kg cartons with liner	About 12–18 months in cool, dry storage
Dried figs	5–10 kg cartons	About 12 months; cool storage recommended
Dried apricots	5–10 kg cartons	About 12 months
White mulberries	5–10 kg cartons or bags	About 12 months
Barberries	5–10 kg cartons with liner	About 12 months chilled; colour fades faster at room temperature

HS codes and documents

Usual documents are the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and, for many markets, a health certificate and lab analysis covering moisture, SO2, aflatoxin and pesticide residues. Import rules differ by country; check your own country's rules on trade with Iran before you order.

Raisins: HS 0806.20.
Dried figs: HS 0804.20.
Dried apricots: HS 0813.10.
Barberries and dried mulberries: usually HS 0813.40 (other dried fruit).
Check the full code with your customs broker; national lines can differ.

Shipping

Sea containers usually leave from Bandar Abbas, often via Jebel Ali. Buyers in Central Asia, Russia and the Caucasus often use road or rail, or the Caspian ports on the INSTC corridor. Common terms are FOB Bandar Abbas, CFR and CIF. See /guides/shipping-routes-from-iran.

How to buy dried fruit on ASL Market

Browse /categories/asl_agriculture_food, or post a buying request at /post-request listing each product, grade, quantity, packing and destination port. Mixed loads are easier to agree in one chat with one supplier. Messages go through ASL Market and your contact details stay private.

The supplier confirms price, quantity, freight, Incoterm and ship-by date before you pay, and adds the checked freight to the invoice. Payment is in USDT today; more payment methods are coming soon. ASL Secure Pay holds the payment 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 may grant a partial refund. More at /trade-assurance.

Listings

Premium Iranian Dried Figs — ≈ $9.70 / kg
Saffron, Barberry, Cardamom and Dried Fruits — ≈ $12.00 / gram
Shiraz Dried Figs — ≈ $6.00 / kg
Barberry — ≈ $9.00 / piece
Barberry — ≈ $5.17 / kg
Green Raisins — ≈ $5.00 / piece
Barberry Extract Medicinal Honey — ≈ $13.00 / piece
Puffy Barberry — ≈ $27.20 / kg
Dried Apricots — ≈ $5.00 / kg
High-Grade Raisins — ≈ $4.00 / piece
Puffy Barberry — ≈ $7.00 / kg
Grade One Barberry — ≈ $20.00 / kg

FAQ

What is the difference between golden and green Iranian raisins?

Golden raisins are dipped and treated with sulphur dioxide to keep a light gold colour. Green raisins are dried in the shade without sulphur and keep a greenish colour. Golden raisins need an SO2 test against your market's limit.

Where do Iranian barberries come from?

Almost all Iranian barberries come from South Khorasan, mainly around Qaenat and Birjand. They are picked in October and November. Keep them chilled to hold their red colour.

Do Iranian dried figs need an aflatoxin test?

Many markets, including the EU, set aflatoxin limits for dried figs. Ask for a lab report for the lot you buy before payment, and state your market's limit in the contract.

Can I order a mixed container of dried fruit and nuts?

Many Iranian exporters can load raisins, figs, barberries and nuts in one container. Agree the quantity, packing and documents for each product in the same chat. Each product may need its own line on the phytosanitary certificate.

What are the HS codes for Iranian dried fruit?

Raisins are HS 0806.20, dried figs 0804.20, dried apricots 0813.10, and barberries and mulberries usually 0813.40. These are six-digit codes. Check the full code with your customs broker.

How long do Iranian raisins keep?

In cool, dry storage raisins usually keep about 12 to 18 months. Barberries and figs keep best when chilled. Ask for the packing date on every lot.