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Export of fish

Export of fish

Export of fish /Globally , fish and fish products provide an average of only about 34 calories per person per day .

However , more  than an energy source  the contribution of fish diet in terms of high-quality and easily digestible animal

proteins and especially in the fight against micronutrient deficiency is significant . Due to having suitable natural

resources including rivers and cold waters , Iran is one of the leaders in fish exports due to having suitable natural

resources such as rivers and cold waters . Due to Iran’s geographical location and access to the Caspian Sea the Persian

Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman , Iran has rich aquatic resources that allow the production and export of fish .

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Some of Iran’s export fish

Trout : It is one of the most popular farmed fish in Iran , which is exported to different countries due to its high

quality . Trout is one of the popular species of freshwater fish found in many rivers and lakes of the world , especially in

cold regions . Trout has been considered in cooking due to its delicious taste and many nutritional properties . This fish

belongs to the troutid family and has similarities with trout in terms of appearance and nutrition .

Salmon :

This fish is also exported to different countries due to its high demand in international markets .

Salmon is one of the most popular and nutritious fish , which has a special place in cooking and diets due to its delicious

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids , which are very beneficial for cardiovascular health because taste and many

properties so this fish is a good source of high quality protein too B vitamins and vitamin D and minerals such as

selenium and potassium .

Characteristics of Trout

– Meat color : light pink to red (depending on the type and place of residence) .

– Taste : mild and slightly sweet with delicate texture .

– Uses : grilled , fried , steamed , baked and smoked .

Features of salmon 

– Flesh color : from pink to light orange .

– Taste : mild and slightly fatty .

– Uses : raw (in sushi and sashimi) , grilled , smoked , grilled and cooked


What is the difference between Trout  and salmon ?

Farmed salmon and trout are from the same family, but the flesh of salmon is pink to bright orange .

Considering that salmon is a good source of vitamin D and E and has more omega-3 and protein than other fish , there

is a relatively high demand for it . To such an extent that some trout breeders , by changing the feed basket of trout

in the last stages of breeding color their meat so that they can sell it more expensively instead of salmon .

However , the exact nutritional benefits of farmed salmon vary based on the diet the salmon is fed . Farmed salmon

typically has a high level of omega-3 fatty acids .

Two of the most important differences between salmon and trout are :

The lower half of the body of salmon , unlike trout , does not have spots .

The upper jaw of the salmon never rises above the eye But the trout’s jaw is always higher than its eye .

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Trout export situation from Iran

Iran is one of the largest producers of salmon in the world and exports a significant part of its production to other

countries . The provinces of Mazandaran , Fars too Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and West Azarbaijan are among the

main trout breeding centers in Iran .

The reasons for the importance of fish export from Iran :

High diversity : Iran produces many types of fish including marine fish (such as lionfish , grouper , white halva) and

farmed fish (such as trout and carp) .

Product quality : Iranian fish are highly sought after in the world markets due to their high meat quality and proper

nutrition .

Target markets : Iran’s fish exports to various countries including Iraq , Russia , United Arab Emirates , Turkey , Qatar

and Persian Gulf countries , China , Europe and Russia . These markets are important destinations for Iran’s fish exports

due to the high demand for marine products .


Export and import of global goods by commodity (HS)

Frozen fish Import and export 2022

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Fish export is one of the most important parts of Iran’s non-oil exports and plays a key role in the country’s economy .

Exported fish refers to all types of fish and aquatic products that are exported to other countries due to their high quality

. And the demand in Iran’s foreign markets is increasing day by day due to its access to the Caspian Sea, the Persian

Gulf and the Oman Sea as a producer and exporter of all kinds of fish and sea and farmed fish .

To buy fish for export , contact Ali Foad Company .

Ali Reza Merdasi /+989217362400

Foad Rostami /+989124103933

zohreh omidifar

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