Iran's Exports to Canada: Top Products by Value (2020)

According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), Iran's exports to Canada in 2020 totaled approximately US$6.7 million, dominated by agricultural and food products. The top ten categories:

RankProductValue (USD)
1Pistachios$3.67 million
2Prepared/preserved vegetables, roots, tubers (n.e.s.)$1.01 million
3Edible preparations (flour, meal, starch, malt extract)$612,000
4Dried leguminous vegetables, shelled$420,000
5Natural honey$323,000
6Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes, mangosteens (fresh/dried)$219,000
7Preserved fruits$200,000
8Rice$117,000
9Dried apricots$105,000
10Carpets and textile floor coverings$37,700

Context and Trends

  • Pistachios dominate (55% of total), reflecting Iran's global leadership in production
  • Sanctions impact: U.S./EU sanctions complicate banking, shipping, insurance—suppressing volumes
  • Niche focus: High-value, non-perishable, culturally distinctive products circumvent volume barriers
  • Canadian Iranian diaspora (~200,000) drives demand for traditional foods

Data Limitations

2020 data reflects pandemic disruptions and sanctions regime. Trade patterns shift rapidly with geopolitical changes. For current figures, consult OEC or Global Affairs Canada.

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