With over 1 million tons of dates each year, Iran is the second top producer globally. Iranian dates are 300 to 400 types with different colors, sizes, and tastes, and of course, different prices exist. The most expensive ones are Piarom dates, perfect for Sale and personal consumption. These dates are called hidden gold of the south as grown in Hormozgan province, particularly Haji Abad town, which has a unique climate near the sea. The brine soil and the humid weather create a specific situation for the growth of Piarom dates. Hence, no other place feasible to produce Piarom dates as good as Haji Abad. Nevertheless, several towns in different regions grow this valuable type, such as Kerman, Bushehr, Fars, Sistan, and Baluchestan provinces. In some central Asian countries, Piarom is famous as Maryam which is taken from the name of a famous and old Iranian date company that has been active in exporting dates in those regions, and because the pronunciation of Piarom was tricky for them, they picked the name. 
Piarom dates are among the luxury types of dates inside and outside Iran. Although, affordable rates are available for customers with different financial capacities. In producing Piarom dates in Haji Abad, no chemicals are used, and the products are purely organic. For large size and excellent shape, Piarom dates are customer friendly in Iran. The international markets are also favorable, as most of the products are exported to Asian, American, and European countries for good quality and delicious taste. Interestingly, Piarom dates were recorded on the Iran National Heritage Site list in 2016. Furthermore, they were recorded in WIPO officially in 2018.
Piarom Dates Price
As mentioned above, Piarom dates are among the luxury types and somehow the price is high. However, lower qualities with lower prices are available in the market. Not huge production volume of Piarom dates and increased demand for these delicious and large dates in the market cause the high rates for the customers, which usually is less than 10 dollars per kilogram in high tonnage. However, different conditions of the market and production can affect the price. In contrast to Kimia (Mazafati) dates which need reefer containers to carry out, Piarom dates are among dried dates so that they can be carried out with standard containers. 
Thus, the freight fare is more affordable for the importers. The customers of this type should know that the qualities vary and choose an inappropriate product since they are not familiar with the differences. The premium quality Piarom dates are large, about 5 to 6 cm in length, and dark brown to black. The flesh is attached to the stone and semi-dry with often 18% moisture. Of the properties of Piarom dates is long shelf time. They might maintain intact for 18 months at 10-20 °C out of sunlight. Piarom dates include fructose which is fruit sugar. Hence, suitable for people with diabetes and easy to digest. These dates have multiple usages. 
The date pastes are appropriate for providing pudding, Ice cream, cookies, bread, and chocolate. Furthermore, the waste of Piarom dates is proper to produce jam, syrup, jelly, vinegar, and sugar powder dates. In addition, the stone powder of Piarom dates is possible to use for eye diseases, particularly cornea. Kernel oil of Piarom dates is one of the materials for cosmetics and soap. This type has more calcium in comparison to other kinds of dates; therefore, it helps people who have osteoporosis. Because of its large and excellent form, Piarom dates are offered in different cultivars. For example, pitted and stuffed perfect packages with stuffed Piarom dates with delicious nuts like almond, pistachio, and walnut are amongst the best choices to gift and are considered luxury products.
Piarom Dates vs Medjool Dates
An oft-repeated question of many customers regarding the differences between Piarom and Medjool is which one of the dates is more affordable. Medjool dates are a little larger while Piarom has the same length. Concerning the other characteristics, they are similar with a big difference. Premium Piarom dates with the same properties are more affordable than Medjool dates. The latter ones are between 15 to 20 dollars per kilo for the top-notch quality, but the premium Piarom dates rate fluctuates in the range of 4 to 10 dollars. 
Packages influence the price, which smaller packages rise the price per kilogram while the lower price for in bulk is expected. As a date company, we offer both Medjool dates and Piarom dates. Due to the customers’ order, we provide the cargo with clean packages in different weights and forms and through the excellent connection with many transportation companies send to all countries in 5 continents. In addition, we link to many local agents in several countries who ease the sales affair for us and our customers. With expert individuals in each field, such as products (different dates) and packing, supplying department tries to provide the best products of Iran for the customers. Some other departments help us to get the best service to our customers.
