Iran ranks first in the production of saffron in the world, and Qain, as the red gold capital of Iran, has a global brand in the field of saffron production.
The history of saffron cultivation in Iran dates back to ancient times. Then it was transported from Iran to Greece and Rome.
During the Parthian period, Iranian saffron was exported to Rome, and later, during the Mongol period, Iranian saffron was exported to China, and China became one of the customers of Iran's saffron.
Recently, Mehdi Jafari, the head of the Agricultural Jihad of South Khorasan, said about the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding for the purchase of saffron from the province by China: In this memorandum, two and a half kilograms of saffron were provided to the Chinese businessman. for laboratory measurements, so that our test results can be compared with China. .
He added: Iranian officials were also present at a meeting in Shanghai and we will have relations in the future in the field of saffron to strengthen relations between the public and private sectors of China.
Jafari added: Negotiations were held and the capabilities of South Khorasan were introduced, and opinions were exchanged regarding the export of greenhouse technologies, science and knowledge, and complementary industries.
The head of the Agricultural Jihad Organization said: We have considered importing dried fruits from Afghanistan and soon the provincial economic team will visit Afghanistan.
According to this report, Iran was initially the only exporter of saffron in the world, but in recent years, other countries have also entered into the saffron trade.
In the new era, Spain is seen as a competitor of Iran and one of the exporters of saffron.
The United Arab Emirates has also become one of the saffron exporters without cultivating saffron. Moreover, many countries like Afghanistan, India, etc. have become active in the saffron trade.