بررسي ساختار بازار جهاني و بازار صادراتي بادام ايران

The structure of world and Iranʹs export market of almond

Almond with 146055 hectares cultivated area is one of the important horticulture products in Iran,. In addition to domestic consumption, annually many quantity of almond is exported to other countries. Existing data is indicating the fluctuation in prices and quantity of almond export. This situation shows the low influence and weakness bargaining power in the world market of almond . Market structure is an effective factor on bargaining power, increasing the diversity of target markets have increased the market power of exporters. In addition the knowledge of fluctuation in market structure is a suitable indicator for policy maker of almond export market. In this research the Herfindal index has been used to investigate the structure of export markets of almond and their changes during 1993-2003 in Iran. Needed data was gathered from formal sources. Results showed USA with over 40% production and 70% export, have the most role in world market of almond. The share of Iran in world market has been 2% and shows decreasing trend in 1999-2003 . In this period the market structure of almond export for Iran and world market has been semi monopoly and completely monopoly, respectively.