How Economical Is Exporting the Fruit, Considering the Water Crisis in Iran

A total of 622,680 tons of watermelon worth $116.75 million were exported from Iran to 36 countries during the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21-Sept. 22).
This shows a 2.5% increase and a 0.5% decline in weight and value respectively compared with the similar period of last year, according to the latest figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
The biggest customer for Iran’s watermelon was Iraq with 347,540 tons worth more than $62.6 million.