Our fruit trading and exporting partners have accepted us (Vira Fruits) as their reliable tangerine exporters in Iran.
Tangerine fruit is one of the most famous Iranian fruits which is harvested in autumn and winter, and Iran is one of the top suppliers of Tangerine fruit among middle east countries, which produces almost 800 tons of tangerine, Reasonable price, sweetness, juiciness, and pleasant taste are the characteristics of these tangerines. Iran’s tangerines might be little in volume, but they are very high and unique in quality.
Our fruits have the most delicious taste, and the reason for that is our significant soil conditions. Heavy, well-drained soils and sunlight (at least 6 hours a day) are the optimal situations that tangerine requires.
Accordingly, Sistan and Baluchistan, Kerman, Fars, Khorasan, Mazandaran, and Kermanshah have accounted for the most tangerine orchards.
Minneola, Orlando, kinnow, page, clementin, and puncan are the kinds we produce and export in the best way possible.
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Iranian tangerine suppliers export their products to CIS Countries, Persian Gulf Countries, East Europe, and we work hard to gain our customers’ satisfaction. We hire only skilled and well-trained men to produce well products. In this case, additionally, we have become one of the bests among tangerine producers.
Vira Fruits, a fruit export company, and tangerine exporter has one of the richest histories of collaboration with long-lasting partners and clients.
Being at your service is our honor. Contact Vira Fruits to notice the prices and conditions for cooperating with us.
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Iranian Tangerine Season availability
| Season available | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| tangerine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Wholesale Tangerine Sorting
Automatic sorting is carried out without any human involvement, based on weight.
| Size (gr) | 70-100 | 100-130 | 130-160 | 160-180 | 180-200 | 200+ |
Wholesale Tangerine Packaging
Our standard packaging is plastic baskets, both 8 kg, and 10 kg weights. Custom packaging can also be provided.
| Shipping | 8 kg | 10 kg |
| 40ft Refrigerated and insulated containers | 2100 x 8 kg Baskets | 2100 x 10 kg Baskets |
Iranian Tangerine Cargo handling
Since they are more sensitive to impact and pressure than other citrus fruits, they spoil faster than other citrus fruits. All refrigeration equipment must have the capability of maintaining the required temperature, even during cargo handling.
Wet weather (rain, snow) causes the cargo to be protected from moisture in order to prevent spoilage.
| Freshness facts | |
| Optimum carrying temperature | 4°C/8°C (Mandarins) 4°C/6°C (Clementines, Tangelo / Minneolas) |
| Highest freezing point | -1,1°C |
| Acceptable product temp. at loading into containers | Max. 5°C above carrying temperature |
| Optimum humidity | 90% |
| Ventilation setting for containers | 25 m³/hr |
| Storage life | 1 to 2 months |
| Climacteric / non-climacteric | Non-climacteric |
| Ethylene production | Very Low |
| Ethylene sensitivity | Moderate |
| Modified / controlled atmosphere | 0%-5% CO2; 5%-10% O2 |
| Potential benefits | Slight |
Tangerine exporters are competing with each other and those with high standards succeed. Therefore, Vira fruits has caught many tangerine importer’s eyes. Vira fruits has been a tangerine supplier and exporter for over ten years. We ensure you import tangerine from Iran will meet your needs.
FAQ
Which tangerine is the sweetest?
Honey tangerines, which are small and they have a lot of seeds. They are very sweet, juicy, with many seeds. Honey tangerines are regarded as being the sweetest of all varieties. Honey tangerine is a tangerine-orange blend.
What is the best tangerine?
Honey tangerine is the most popular tangerine among others because they have the sweetest tangerine. Honey tangerine juice is perfect for use in salad dressings, such as vinaigrettes, since it complements strong vinegar flavors nicely.
Where do tangerines grow best?
Tangerines grow best in some parts of Iran like Kerman, Fars, Mazandaran, Hormozgan provinces, Khuzesta, and Gilan. Vira Fruits, the tangerine exporter, supplies tangerine in January, February, October, November, and December.
Which is sweeter, tangerine or mandarin?
The skin of a Tangerine is darker than an orange but smaller and sweeter. Mandarins have lighter skin which distinguishes them from tangerines. Among mandarins, tangerines are the most popular, but their flavor is tart.
Is tangerine same as orange?
Tangerine typically has a reddish-orange color, in contrast to oranges, which usually have a lighter orange color. Compared to tangerines, oranges are larger and rounder. They both can have seeds, or also they can be seedless.