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A Decade of Achievements: 382,000 Tons of Production and $1.2 Billion in Exports On the occasion of the 5th National Shrimp Convention, February 17–18, 2026 The 5th National Shrimp Convention was held on February 17 and 18, 2026, featuring the participation of activists and stakeholders of this transformative industry. The event took place at the auditorium of the Provincial Fisheries Administration, centered around the Iran Shrimp Research Center and supported by the Bushehr Chamber of Commerce. A review of the ten-year performance of this industry shows that, in addition to developing employment, improving the livelihoods of villagers and coastal residents …

“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 …

By: Ali Akbar Khodaei Secretary, Aquatics Production & Trade Union of Iran 10 th October 2025 Tehran   We are delighted by the continued, resilient performance of Iranian aquatic products in the strategic Persian Gulf littoral markets. The sustained high volume of exports confirms the acceptance and appreciation of the quality of our seafood across this regional destination. Based exclusively on official Customs Administration statistics the sector has surpassed a significant milestone in this key regional market in 2024. Iran’s seafood exports to the five Persian Gulf countries have increased from 95.3  in 2023 to 99.02 million Us $ in …

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 …

Iran’s shrimp exports have experienced a surge during the 2022-2024 period. Exports volume reached to 29.4 thousand tonnes in 2024, compared with 16.4 thousand tonnes in 2022.The trade value during the same period has increased from $ 49.7 to 97.4 million US $. As data suggests, Iran’s shrimp export growth during the years amounts to 79% and 96% based on weight and value, respectively. The average selling price also rose from USD 3.03 to USD 3.31 per kilogram. Considering that Iran’s shrimp exports are mainly in head-on form, this 9.2 percent increase in price may be attributed to improved marketing …

  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 …