Iran 4th Biggest Importer of Rice in the World

Iran is the fourth largest importer of rice in the world with the annual purchase of 1.2 million tons worth $880 million, chiefly from India, according to a report by Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture. 
The country is the 65th exporter of rice in the world, as it exports 4,000 tons of rice worth $2.5 million mainly to Turkey, Canada and Germany.  
Per capita consumption of rice in Iran, according to the Health Ministry, stands at 36 kilograms compared with 67.9 kilograms in developing countries, 12.4 kilograms in developed countries and a global average of 56.9 kilograms, Otaghiranonline.ir reported.  
Mazandaran Province is the biggest producer of rice in Iran with an annual output of 930,000 tons, followed by Gilan with 700,000 tons, Khuzestan with 403,000 tons, Golestan with 357,000 tons and Fars with 84,500 tons.