The strategic importance of exporting cherries to major foreign customers from Khuzestan

Characteristics of high-quality export cherries for global markets

Standard size and caliber: Export cherries should usually have a caliber above 26 to 30 mm. The uniformity of the size of the fruits in each box indicates the quality of the sorting.
Color and appearance of the fruit: Dark red or shiny black color is the most popular color in the world markets. The fruits must be completely free of blemishes, worms, cracks or sunburn.
Texture firmness: The cherry texture must be firm so as not to be crushed during the long transportation journey and maintain its quality. The fall of the cherry tail greatly reduces its export value.

The country of Iraq: Due to the long common land border with Khuzestan province and the short distance between border cities, Iraq is one of the biggest buyers of Iranian cherries. Shalamcheh and Chazabah borders receive hundreds of trucks carrying fruits and vegetables every day.
Persian Gulf countries (Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Oman): Due to their dry climate, these countries import most of their fruit consumption. The buyers of these countries are very concerned about the quality, stylish packaging and luxury of the product. Sea exports from the ports of Khuzestan to these countries are carried out by high-speed vessels or container ships.
Russia and Eurasian countries: Although the main route of Russia is from the north of Iran, but in the cold seasons of the year or to send cargo from the combined rail and road routes, export arrangements are made from Khuzestan to supply certain parts of these markets.

Obtaining a plant health certificate: The plant protection department must confirm the health of the shipment and the absence of pests or diseases.
Certificate of origin: This document indicates the production of the product in the country of Iran and is issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
Customs declaration: Registering the shipment information in the Comprehensive Customs Affairs System (EPL) for evaluation and licensing Departure.
Packing list and sales invoice (Invoice): Documents that record details of weight, number of packages, and details of buyer and seller.

Direct communication with gardeners: Direct access to production resources, guarantees high quality and uniformity of the product in different seasons.
Advanced cold storage infrastructure: Equipped with pre-cooling halls and temporary storage cold rooms to maintain the quality of the fruit.
Commitment to timing: Timely shipment to keep up with international obligations and Maintaining commercial credibility in foreign markets.