Apricot

• Heart Health: High in potassium, which helps to regulate blood pressure and promote cardiovascular health.

• Digestive Health: Apricots are high in dietary fiber, which aids digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.

• Vision Health: Rich in vitamin A, which supports eye health and helps prevent age-related vision problems.

• Antioxidant Protection: Apricots contain antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative damage and inflammation.

• Eaten fresh, sliced in salads, or used as a snack.

• Used in desserts like pies, tarts, and cakes.

• Used to make apricot jams, juices, and beverages.

• Dried apricots are commonly consumed as a snack or in trail mixes.

Apricots from Iran are widely exported to several CIS countries including:

- Russia

- Kazakhstan

- Azerbaijan

- Uzbekistan

- Kyrgyzstan

These countries have a growing demand for apricot due to their popularity in both culinary and health-focused markets.

In Iran, hectares of land are currently under apricot cultivation. This growing operation is part of a larger effort to increase production and export high-quality apricot to international markets, especially the CIS region.