Iran Cherry Output at 300K Tons p.a.

Iran produces about 300,000 tons of cherries per annum, accounting for close to 2% of the global production of the fruit, the manager for development at Commercial Affairs Office with Tehran Agricultural Jihad Organization said.

Hamid Reza Khalili added that about 84,000 tons of cherries worth over 4.18 trillion rials ($110.63 million) are annually produced in Tehran Province, IRNA reported.