Feeding markets, connecting continents.
Nena Food Trading moves essential and premium food products across borders — importing staple commodities into Iran and exporting the finest Persian produce to discerning buyers worldwide.
A trusted bridge between growers and global buyers.
Food security and food quality are two sides of the same promise. Our trading desk secures reliable supply of essential commodities for the Iranian market while bringing Iran's celebrated orchards and farms to international tables.
We combine long-standing grower relationships, rigorous quality control and end-to-end logistics management, so that every shipment arrives on specification, on schedule and fully documented.
From Iran's orchards, to Iran's industry.
Product portfolio.
| Category | Products | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts | ProductsPistachios (Akbari, Ahmad Aghaei, Kalleh Ghouchi, Fandoghi), almonds, walnuts | FlowExport |
| Dates & dried fruits | ProductsMazafati, Piarom and Zahedi dates; raisins, dried figs, apricots and berries | FlowExport |
| Grains & cereals | ProductsWheat, barley, corn and rice for food and feed markets | FlowImport |
| Edible oils & sugar | ProductsCrude and refined vegetable oils, raw and white sugar | FlowImport |
| Specialty foods | ProductsSpices, herbs, legumes and processed food products | FlowImport & export |
Typical export specifications
- Pistachio size
- From 18–20 to 32–34 nuts per ounce
- Pistachio moisture
- Typically below 6%
- Aflatoxin
- Tested to the limits of the destination market (e.g. EU)
- Date moisture
- Mazafati 15–35% (fresh) · Zahedi below 15% (dry)
- Packaging
- Bulk cartons, jute or PP bags, vacuum and retail packs
- Documents
- Origin, phytosanitary, analysis and halal certificates
Indicative values. Final specifications are agreed in each contract.
Built around our customers.
Importers & distributors
Reliable volumes of Iranian pistachios, dates and dried fruits for wholesale markets.
Retail & private label
Retail-ready packs and private-label programmes for supermarkets and specialty chains.
Food manufacturers
Consistent ingredients for confectionery, bakery, snacks and processed foods.
Millers, refiners & feed producers
Grains, oilseeds, vegetable oils and sugar for Iran's food and feed industry.
What we deliver.
Global sourcing
Direct relationships with growers, processors and international suppliers, giving buyers consistent volumes and competitive pricing.
Quality assurance
Independent inspection, laboratory testing and full traceability from origin to final delivery.
Logistics & customs
Sea, rail and road freight, cold-chain where required, warehousing and complete customs clearance.
Compliance
Phytosanitary, halal and origin certification managed in-house to meet each destination market's requirements.
Long-term contracts
Spot and term supply agreements structured around our partners' seasonal and volume needs.
Premium Persian produce
Pistachios, dates, dried fruits and nuts selected for export-grade quality and presentation.
Iran: an agricultural powerhouse at the crossroads of trade.
Few countries can grow as much, as differently, as Iran. From the humid Caspian lowlands to the high, sun-drenched plateaus of Kerman and the subtropical shores of the Persian Gulf, an exceptional range of climates meets within a single country.
That diversity has made Iran one of the world's leading producers of pistachios, dates, saffron, barberries, pomegranates and raisins. Iranian pistachios from Rafsanjan, Mazafati dates from Bam and Jiroft and Piarom dates from Hormozgan are recognised by buyers from the Gulf to Europe, Russia, India and China.
At the same time, a population of around 90 million makes Iran one of the largest food markets in the region. Millers, refiners, food manufacturers and livestock producers rely on a steady flow of imported grains, oilseeds, vegetable oils and sugar.
Nena Food Trading works on both sides of this flow. Our export desk sources directly from growers and processors in Iran's leading agricultural provinces; our import desk supplies the country's food industry through its principal Gulf and Caspian ports, with every consignment inspected, documented and traceable.
Key origins & gateways
- Kerman & RafsanjanThe heartland of Iranian pistachio production
- Bam, Jiroft & HormozganMazafati and Piarom dates
- Khorasan & HamadanBarberries, raisins and dried fruits
- Bandar AbbasShahid Rajaee, Iran's largest container port
- Bandar Imam KhomeiniMain bulk terminal for grains and oilseeds
- Caspian portsAnzali and Amirabad, linking Iran to Russia and the CIS
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Where our products come from, and how they travel.
- Pistachio belt
- Date-growing provinces
- Raisins, barberries & dried fruit
- Pistachio region
- Date region
- Dried fruit region
- Port
- Nena Holding HQ
- Main export and import routes
- Kerman & RafsanjanThe heart of Iranian pistachio production
- Bam & JiroftMazafati dates
- Bandar AbbasContainer exports to the Gulf, Asia and Europe
- Bandar Imam KhomeiniBulk grain and oilseed imports
- Anzali & AmirabadCaspian trade with Russia and the CIS
A rigorous process, end to end.
Source
We identify and qualify growers and suppliers against strict quality and reliability criteria.
Inspect
Every lot is sampled, tested and graded before contracting and again prior to shipment.
Ship
We manage packaging, freight, insurance and documentation across sea, rail and road.
Deliver
Customs clearance and final delivery, with full traceability records for every consignment.
Quality you can trace back to the orchard.
Our export programme is built on direct partnerships with leading growers in Kerman, Khorasan and the southern date-growing provinces.
- Origin traceability for every lot, from farm to container
- Pre-shipment inspection by accredited third-party laboratories
- Custom packaging and private label for retail and wholesale buyers
- Flexible Incoterms FOB, CFR and CIF supply options
Questions buyers often ask.
Which products can you supply?
For export: pistachios, dates, dried fruits and nuts. For import into Iran: grains, edible oils, sugar and specialty foods. Other products can be sourced on request.
Which Incoterms do you work with?
Most contracts are agreed on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. Other terms can be arranged depending on the product and destination.
How is quality verified?
Every lot is sampled and graded before contracting, then inspected again before shipment by an accredited independent laboratory, with the reports shared with the buyer.
Can you supply under private label?
Yes. We offer custom packaging and labelling for retail and wholesale buyers, adapted to the requirements of each destination market.
Which documents accompany a shipment?
Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and inspection or analysis reports, plus halal certification where required.
Work with Nena Food Trading.
Tell us what you need and our team will come back to you with a tailored proposal.
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- Product and variety
- Quantity and packaging
- Destination port and Incoterm
- Preferred delivery schedule
Iranian pistachios and dates: a guide to varieties and grades
Akbari or Fandoghi, Mazafati or Piarom? How Iran's two flagship export crops are classified, and what importers should specify.
Read the guide