Mushrooms production in Iran
In 2024 Iran produced 70,005 t of mushrooms, the 15th largest in the world (0.14% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 41%. The record was 118,775 t in 2014.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 70,005 t
- World rank
- 15 of 64
- 10-year change
- −41%
- Record
- 118,775 t
- 2014
Mushrooms in Iran, 1990–2024 (tonnes)
Iran compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.14%
- 0.34% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.76
- world 6.32
- 10-year change
- −41%
- world +46%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Turkey | 75,340 | 0.15% |
| 14 | Ireland | 70,150 | 0.14% |
| 15 | Iran | 70,005 | 0.14% |
| 16 | Hungary | 61,620 | 0.12% |
| 17 | Italy | 60,550 | 0.12% |
Map of world production of mushrooms
Share of the world total; Iran is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70,005 | −0.8% |
| 2023 | 70,600 | −0.8% |
| 2022 | 71,194 | −0.9% |
| 2021 | 71,842 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 76,255 | +12% |
| 2019 | 68,037 | +14% |
| 2018 | 59,572 | −0.7% |
| 2017 | 60,000 | −4.7% |
| 2016 | 62,957 | −33% |
| 2015 | 94,152 | −21% |
| 2014 | 118,775 | +15% |
| 2013 | 103,694 | +11% |
| 2012 | 93,560 | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 87,525 | +17% |
| 2010 | 74,500 | +32% |
| 2009 | 56,592 | +17% |
| 2008 | 48,463 | +50% |
| 2007 | 32,352 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | −100% |
| 1990 | 10,000 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 230 t USD 11.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 49 of 93
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of mushrooms in Iran?
Iran produced 70,005 t in 2024, 0.14% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Iran rank in the world for production of mushrooms?
Iran ranked 15th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 94.2% of the world total.
How has the production of mushrooms in Iran changed?
It fell by 41% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +46% for the world. The record was 118,775 t in 2014.
Does Iran export or import mushrooms and truffles?
In 2024 Iran reported exports of 230 t (USD 11.5 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Iran is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.