The Iranian pistachio industry, a cornerstone of the country’s non-oil exports, is currently facing a critical structural paradox: the liquidity crunch. In the domestic market, the purchasing process is strictly cash-based. Due to high inflation and rising cultivation costs, Iranian farmers demand immediate payment upon delivery. This requires exporters to mobilize massive amounts of liquid capital in a very short window during the harvest season.
However, the international side of the business operates on a completely different timeline. Once the pistachio is purchased, it must undergo sorting, processing, packaging, and rigorous lab testing to meet global standards. The journey from Iranian warehouses to the port of Bandar Abbas, and then across international waters to destinations in Europe or Asia, can take months. Furthermore, international payment cycles and currency repatriation often delay the return of capital by up to six months. This “capital freeze” puts immense pressure on exporters. While global competitors benefit from credit-based supply chains, the Iranian trader is forced to bridge this massive financial gap alone, often resulting in missed opportunities and reduced presence in the global market.

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