Media: War in Iran causes difficulties for Dubai chocolate producers

Dubai chocolate producers are facing challenges due to the war in Iran.

The conflict has caused a sharp increase in pistachio prices and a reduction in the supply of this type of nut, reports the Financial Times (FT), citing data from analysts.

Iran accounts for about one-fifth of global pistachio production and 25–30% of exports. However, due to logistical issues, the country is facing significant difficulties in exporting its harvest, leading to delays and rising costs. Additionally, as FT notes, Iran’s exports are generally restricted by Western sanctions.

According to the publication, buyers are seeking alternatives to Iranian pistachios, primarily in the United States. However, American exporters have already sold most of their nut stocks. Iranian pistachios also contain a high amount of oil compared to other varieties, which significantly affects the taste, FT highlighted.

Dubai chocolate is a handmade dessert: a chocolate bar or slab filled with knafeh (kataifi dough stretched into thin threads) and tahini (sesame seed extract) with the addition of pistachio filling. Initially, the dessert was only available in the UAE, but it later appeared in stores worldwide, including in Russia.

Source: Gazeta.ru