In recent years, the volume of exports of Mamra almonds has significantly decreased in the world. There are many reasons for these changes. One of the most important countries given by some news sources is that the trade in almonds is smuggled out of this region, and this has significantly reduced the trade in the customs terminals. Tariffs and customs restrictions and of course the issuance of sanctions have not been ineffective in reducing the export of Mamra almonds. The quantity of Mamra almonds in this region of Iran is higher than normal and if we want to make the most of the export potential of Mamra almonds, it is necessary to eliminate middlemen and almond smuggling. The two terminals of Shahid Rajaei Customs and Jolfa Customs in Shahrekord are the centers from which the almond trade is conducted. Almonds are also not exported from any other city from these terminals. Some traders said export tariffs on Mamra almonds are the most important issue in this way, but officials said the tariff rate on regular almonds and Mamra almonds is the most important. same and never more expensive! These dualities trigger the smuggling process and cause significant damage to the almond export process in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces. 
Another problem in the export of Mamra almonds is the smuggling of almonds, which this time is known as the "baggage trade". This definition is a bit strange! Unfortunately, this way has become common because it ends up being cheaper! In Iran, the export of almonds is very important. Almonds are a dried fruit whose nutritional value is well known. As you know, almond oil has both medicinal properties and is used in the production of beauty products and skin and hair care. The use of honey and almonds is very effective in treating nervous problems. The best first choice almonds for export are Mamra almonds. Iran exports to the Persian Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Oman, and Russia is also a good destination for exporting this product. Today, a large percentage of Mamra almonds are exported to India and also to European countries like Germany. One of the reasons why exporting this product to European countries is a good method is the natural almond cultivation conditions. Almonds are currently bought, sold, and exported in standard and healthy types or bags, after which these types of bags are packed in other bags, and these bags are placed in boxes. They are very elegant. Another point to be considered regarding the export of this product is the prevention of almond smuggling, which helps this sector, and proper marketing and finding foreign customers also help the export of this product. 
Countries smuggling almond
The volume of smuggling of nuts such as almonds and dried fruits to Iran has increased. Other countries’ nuts and seeds are smuggled into Iran and, despite the rising dollar price, are cheaper than Iranian nuts. According to the Iranian report, American walnuts and almonds can be seen in Iran's dry market even under the harshest conditions of sanctions. The increase in the volume of dry smuggling says. foreign walnuts are smuggled from Chile and sold at 98,000, while Iranian ones are sold at 120,000, and this shows that despite the increase in the price of the dollar, foreign walnuts are becoming more expensive. It is cheaper than Iranian walnuts. it will end! In addition to walnuts, the import of cashews is prohibited. According to surveys, cashews are sold in online stores at a reasonable price. And almonds at a very high price compared to similar American almonds. In the face of foreign exchange shortages and various and major challenges of importing factory parts, the question is how to import highly smuggled products such as walnuts and almonds. Smuggling of chelghoz The price of chelghoz in the market of Iran and Mashhad depends on their quality. And this type of nut enters the country in the form of a suitcase from Afghanistan... 
Discovery of two contraband shipments of raisins and almonds in transit. With the vigilance of the employees of the customs service of Iran and reasonable monitoring of information on transit cargo, 2 batches of raisins and almonds were found and confiscated. Sistan and Balochistan police officers through intelligent monitoring of transit goods information and observing the complete customs system and monitoring of two outbound cargoes, crossing the information, noticed the unusual stop of two trucks carrying transit goods along the route, which during the further inspection was confirmed to the Malek customs agents as the main transit trucks. changing loads with other loads. The truck driver had transported a load of high-quality black currants with low-quality raisins and raisin scraps. This driver, having cut the seal of the truck, unloaded the original product and placed the product in the truck, which customs officers noticed the violation after careful inspection. The driver cut the curtain of the truck and unloaded the almonds, which were the main cargo of the truck and included other products. These two shipments were deemed by law to be contraband for transporting and transporting the contents of goods in transit and were handed over to judicial authorities. It should be noted that this border customs post is located in the province of Sistan and Baluchistan and on the border with Afghanistan. 
Almond smuggling in the world
Mamra almonds are the rarest and most expensive of the other types of almonds, with a unique and sweet taste, which is why smuggling this product has a high profit for some people. Usually, Mamra almonds are a pair (two nuts in the shell), organic, and without any additives, they are known to be the most popular almond in the world. Iranian almonds are long-shaped nuts of almonds. Almonds can taste sweet or bitter (depending on the type of almond). The use of almonds has been widespread since ancient times. There are 3 types of almonds in Iran; one of them produces sweet almonds, the others bitter almonds. Mamra almond fruit ripens early. Fresh from Mamra almonds have a green color that can be separated after harvesting. The wooden shell of the camera almond is hard and must be opened with a suitable tool. Almonds are a valuable and desirable nut because they contain many minerals, nutrients, calcium, and magnesium, but should not be eaten in excess due to their fat content and delayed digestion. 
Consuming 10 almonds daily is an acceptable amount for this nut. Although almonds contain hydrogen cyanide and are bitter, it has the most medicinal uses, and excessive use of this nut is not recommended unless the acid is somehow extracted from the texture of the almond. Bitter almonds contain glycerine oleate oil with a mild aroma and nutty taste. This oil is used to treat hair loss and itching and is often used as a fragrance in cosmetics and air fresheners. Sweet almonds can be used alone as a snack or mixed with other nuts. Sweet almonds are used in a variety of ways to make sweets, cakes, and desserts, and also have applications for garnishing a variety of Iranian dishes and desserts. 
World smuggling almond
Rising demand for almond nuts has fueled smuggling from the Ivory Coast and other countries, damaging the quality of exports from the world’s leading producers, farmers, and exporters. Ivory Coast is on course to produce a record 715,000 tonnes of raw almonds this year thanks to good weather, but exporters estimate that about 100,000 tonnes of raw almonds, including the best quality nuts, could be smuggled out of the country. Almonds are mainly smuggled into Ghana and to a lesser extent into Burkina Faso and Mali. Farmers say smuggling happens every year during this season, but it has become more lucrative, and therefore more common. Ghana does not tax almond exports, while Ivory Coast charges 85 CFA francs ($0.14) per kilogram. Transit costs in Côte d’Ivoire are also twice as high as in Ghana, according to one Côte d’Ivoire exporter. “The government has to do something quickly… All quality materials will go (illegally) to neighboring countries,” the exporter said. This is putting the entire region in danger,” he said. He estimates that about 40,000 tonnes of almonds have crossed the border and about 100,000 tonnes will be smuggled this season. Another exporter estimated that 120,000 tons are smuggled each year, but said it was too early to know for this season. Almond prices in the Ivory Coast and elsewhere have risen due to increased demand over the years. 
The Ivorian government has set a minimum stable price of 440 CFA francs per kilo for the 2017 marketing season, which began in mid-February, compared with 350 CFA francs last year. But farmers say they are earning between 650 and 800 CFA francs per kilo, and the nuts are being resold in the eastern regions to Ghanaian buyers for 900-1,000 francs per kilo. Farmers said cocoa farmers in the eastern region of Abengouro also smuggle almonds. Cote d’Ivoire was already the world’s top cocoa producer before moving on to India to become the top almond producer in 2015. “Cocoa farmers are organizing around Bondouko to buy (almonds) and sell them to Ghanaians. Dozens of trucks are crossing the border every day, ”said Lambert Kofi, a cocoa farmer from Abengaurou. “The main reason for the high demand in India and Vietnam, which buy most of the almond exports from Côte d’Ivoire,” said an official at a major export company.