Iran has played an effective role as a significant producer of dried figs for supplying this precious product. In this case, some active companies deserve recognition and commendation due to their efforts, initiatives, quality-oriented compliance, and paving the way for dried figs sustainable accessibility in international markets. Bitatin Estahban Company is proud to be recognized as a national and provincial model exporter and also as a successful model in the context of developing non-oil export crops in Iran.

Bitatin Estahban Company started its activities towards purchasing, processing, favorable packaging, sorting, grading and exporting a variety of dried figs. This company, through the utilization of updated technology, sorting machinery, adherence to hygiene requirements and international standards It successfully obtained reputable export permits and certifications such as; GLOBALG.A.P, SMETA, HACCP, and Iranian national standards.

In recent years, Bitatin Estahban Company is proud to be recorded as one of the largest exporters of dried figs to European and Asian countries.

In this regard, this company was recognized by the organization of industry, mine and trade as a national exemplary exporter in 2022.  Furthermore, in 2022, the company was recorded and recognized as a provincial model exporter due to increasing international market demands.

The successes were achieved by the following strategies:

1. Strict focus on crop safety and quality from harvesting and export

2. Using standard, innovative and attractive packaging

3. Keeping effective connection with foreign clients and providing special orders based on market demands

4. Active and effective participation in global food and dried fruit expos

5. Creating regular purchasing channels from local orchardists including their training and capacity building

Bitatin Estahban Company as a provincial and national model exporter of dried figs has shown that by relying on domestic capacities, maintaining long-term vision on international markets, these indigenous benefits can be transformed into national added value and can play an effective role in enhancing sustainable exports.