Iran saffron is more than just a spice—it’s a cultural and economic treasure. With over 90% of the world’s saffron produced in Iran, it represents unmatched purity, color, and aroma. The unique climate and soil conditions of regions like Khorasan give saffron grown here a deep red color, powerful aroma, and strong coloring strength.
Inside the Iranian Saffron Harvesting Process
Harvesting saffron is a delicate, labor-intensive task. It takes about 70,000 saffron flowers to produce just one pound of dried saffron threads. Each stigma is handpicked, ensuring no damage. To sustain the soil, farmers rotate saffron cultivation with legumes every 7 to 10 years . you can learn more information about harvesting process here .
Why It’s So Expensive?
he short blooming period, low yield per flower, and manual labor required make Iran saffron the world’s most expensive spice. Add strict quality controls and traditional drying methods, and the value becomes clear.
Types of Iran Saffron We Offer at FloraSaffron
- Super Negin Saffron Long, thick threads with no yellow parts, representing the highest quality and aroma.
- Negin Saffron Slightly shorter with a trace of yellow. Offers a balance between luxury and price.
- Sargol Saffron Premium cut from the top of the stigma. Pure red threads, rich in aroma and color.
- Pushal Saffron Includes the red stigma with part of the style. Economical option, but requires trusted sourcing to ensure authenticity.
Saffron Packaging & Export Options
We offer multiple grades of saffron in a variety of packaging:
0.5g, 1g, 5g for retail
Bulk packs: 1kg, 5kg, 10kg
Aseptic packaging for commercial clients
For large-scale orders, we load approximately:
10kg cartons: ~1800 cartons in a 20ft container
20kg cartons: ~900 cartons in a 20ft container
Custom packaging available upon request.
Trust FloraSaffron as Your Iran Saffron Exporter
As a leading Iranian saffron exporter, FloraSaffron partners with the best producers in Iran. We are committed to transparency, freshness, and providing bulk solutions for international markets. Our saffron is flash-dried to preserve color, aroma, and nutrients.