The First National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries and Its Role in Food Security, Passive Defense, and Sustainable Development
“The First National Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries and Its Role in Food Security, Passive Defense, and Sustainable Development” was held on September 20, 2025, at the Raizan Conference Center in northern Tehran. The main themes were as follows: Applications of artificial intelligence in the animal diseases and zoonotic diseases prevention and control Increasing productivity and reducing losses through the smartization of livestock, poultry, and aquaculture Smart food and processing industries, from traceability to quality control Resilience of biological production through modern technologies Data-driven and big data approaches in national decision-making in the food …
Iran’s Shrimp Exports Navigate Shifting Global Markets: Russia’s Growing Share Amidst 12.9% Value Decline 2024
Zeinab Khodaei| Market Analyst Tehran 22 November 2025 The Aquatic Production & Trade Union of Iran presents an analytical report on the performance of the country’s shrimp exports during the Iranian calendar year 1403 ( March- December 2024 & January-April 2025). While the sector successfully exported 27,261Metric Tons of shrimp, generating revenue of 91,1 US million $ , but a comparison with the previous year reveals significant market challenges and shifting dependencies. Comparative Financial Overview The total value of Iran’s shrimp exports from March- December 2024 & January-April 2025 experienced a 12.9% decrease in value compared to the …
Global Demand Soars: Iran’s Caviar Exports Reach 33 Countries in 2024
Zeinab Khodaei Seafood Market Analyst Tehran 21 November 2025 The Aquatic Production & Trade Union of Iran is proud to announce the strong performance of Iranian caviar exports for 2024. Based on official Customs Administration statistics (Part 11 of the Customs Data), Iran successfully exported a total of 7,118 kilograms of caviar, generating revenue of $4,265,279. This data reflects the unwavering global demand for premium Iranian caviar and underscores the successful efforts by our members to reach diverse international markets. Dominant Markets by Value The export data reveals a balanced and robust market …
Stellar Performance of Iranian Seafood and related products Exports to Neighboring Countries in 2024-2025
Zeinab Khodaei Seafood Market Analyst Tehran 11 November 2025 A recent analysis of official customs statistics, filtered by the Aquatic Production & Trade Union of Iran, reveals a remarkable surge in the export of Seafood and related products to its neighboring countries during the Iranian calendar year 2024_2025. This performance underscores the significant capacity of Iran’s aquatic sector in regional markets. Overview of Export Statistics to Direct Neighbors Based on the official data from the Customs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the total exports of seafood and related products to Iran’s …
Iranian Delegation Visits Qingdao, China for Major Fisheries Expo and Industry Tours
Zainab Khodaei Fri, October 31, 2025 A delegation of producers and exporters from Iran’s Aquatic Production and Trade Union traveled to Qingdao, China, from October 28 to November 4, 2025, to attend the prestigious China Fisheries & Seafood Expo (CFSE) and conduct site visits to Chinese aquaculture farms and processing industries. The 20-member economic delegation departed Tehran for Shanghai on October 28, and then took a domestic flight to Qingdao, the host city for the exhibition. Delegation Profile and Exhibition Details Delegation Members: The mission includes economic activists, notably shrimp and trout farmers, owners of aquatic processing units, and Iranian …
An analysis of Iran’s fish and fishery products exports in the First 8 Months Of 2025 Period
An analysis of Iran’s fish and fishery products exports in the First 8 Months Of 2025 Period BY:A.A.KHODAEI Secretary General Aquatics Production & Trade Union of Iran Despite the sanctions and upheavals in the economy of Iran due to political international pressures, Iran’s aquatic exports have shown a 57% weight growth in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period last year. As the data from IRICA (Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration) and the official directory of Aquatics’ Production & Trade Union of Iran suggest, during the January-August 2025 period, 280.900 MT of various …
Iran’s Shrimp Farming Industry: A Comprehensive Outlook on Its Past, Present, and Future
By Zeinab Khodaei Origins and Evolution Iran’s shrimp farming industry began in the late 1980s, taking its first practical steps in 1993 with just seven farms—six located in Khuzestan and one in Hormozgan. By 1995, the shrimp farming area had reached 182 hectares, signaling a move toward industrial-scale production. Over the next three decades, Iran’s shrimp farming expanded rapidly, increasing to reach 16,600 hectares. Today, shrimp are farmed in coastal provinces including Khuzestan, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Sistan & Baluchestan in south and Golestan province in north of Iran. From Modest Harvests to Global Exports In 1995, Iran’s shrimp production stood at …
An overview of Iran’s aquatic product exports (mid-March to mid-September 2024)
What Do the Statistics Say? The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration’s statistics suggest an aquatics goods export of around 81500 tons from mid-March to mid-September 2024. This statistic reaches 141500 tons, including the 60000 tons of aquatics feed export. In the same period in the prior year, exports weighed around 97 thousand tons. Thus, we have witnessed nearly a 46% increase in exports. In 2022 (1401), total exports reached 189,000 tons, including 150,000 tons of marine and farmed seafood and 39,000 tons of fish feed. The exported seafood included various marine species (mainly non-halal fish), farmed shrimp, carp, trout, …
An Overview of the Fishery Production’s – Quantitative Goals in the Seventh Development Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran
By Ali Akbar Khodaei Secretary General of Aquatics production & Trade Union of Islamic Republic of Iran , in the Seventh Development Plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has outlined specific quantitative goals, accompanied by necessary prerequisites and requirements. In summary, a 30% growth is projected within this plan. In this plan, the 2023 production of 1.381 million Metric tons is expected to reach 1.8 million Metric tons by the program’s final year in 2028. The growth in the fishing sector is projected at 11%, expecting the catch to increase from 764.5 thousand Metric tons in 2023 …
A Review of the Islamic Republic Iran’s Aquatics Industry Based on Developing the Position and Enhancements in the Export Sector Performance
By Ali Akbar Khodaei Secretary General of Aquatics production & Trade Union of Islamic Republic of Iran The reflection of the endeavors and success of the fishers, aquatics farmers, processing sectors, fisheries industries, and activists in the field of aquatics trades market shapes the developing policies. These aspects also contribute to strategic programs in the economy of farming in the country. Thus, it is only reasonable to thoroughly investigate the statistics and numbers at hand that represent the country’s fisheries industry position in its economy. The information published on ITC website shows the worldwide value of importing aquatics in 2022 …
