Does Saffron Export Boom?

Does Saffron Export Boom?

Mohsen Ehtesham, chairman of the Saffron National Council, said that more than 95 percent of the world’s saffron is produced in Iran.
“However, only 10 percent of Iran’s saffron production comes from the packaging of Iranian companies in the consumer market,” he added.
The chairman of the Saffron National Council, saying that about 60 tons of saffron are produced annually in southern Khorasan, said that 90 percent of the country’s export saffron is exported crude.
Taking into consideration that packaging is a priority for the Saffron National Council, according to the demand for global markets, he said: “Global market management, policy for developing saffron market and branding this product are priorities of Saffron National Council.
He pointed out that with existing mechanisms we can not be the reference price for saffron in the world, adding that we must manage exports or change the mechanisms.
“The unemployment is one of the problems of today’s youth, and we can create jobs that add value to saffron,” said the chairman of the National Saffron Council, stating that we are seeking to prevent raw materials and create added value for saffron. Existing products that have a competitive edge can easily create jobs.
Taking into account that the stock indexes of saffron are contrary to the components of the resistance economy, Ehsham said: while the government’s basic export price for saffron is $ 1,100, saffron is now sold at a price below that.
He continued: “It is clear from the Securities Commission that it determines how far saffron is bought and sold today, so that the farmers are aware and the broker can not abuse the farmer’s lack of knowledge.
Head of the Saffron National Council, pointing out that we currently do not have management in the field of exports, stated that the stock exchange does not move along the components of the resistance economy and protect exporters and exporters of saffron.