Shahrekord County Mamaei Almond Producers Directory | Iranco
80–140 count grading, industrial parks infrastructure and a 10-firm processing & export database
B2B guide to Shahrekord Mamaei almonds — 50 g count grades, India/Gulf export lanes, Bahman Badam Jahānbin, Nobaveh, Avishan and Mellat bazaar wholesalers.
Shahrekord — commercial hub of Mamaei almonds
Shahrekord County, capital of Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari, concentrates export trading, industrial sorting, the dedicated customs post and registered almond companies, while most orchards lie along Zayandeh Rud and neighbouring counties.
That geography makes Shahrekord the consolidation point for bulk loads and export-ready shipments.
Mamaei cultivar traits and count grading
Mamaei almond (Prunus dulcis cv. Mamaei) is a central Zagros landrace with an extremely hard woody shell, 32–36% kernel yield and ~48% twinning. International pricing uses kernel count per 50 g (fewer kernels = larger size = premium).
Optical sorters and multi-stage screens separate 80–140 count grades for India, the Gulf and EU buyers.
Grade matrix and co-products
Commercial bands, twin rates and end uses:
| Trade grade | Count / 50 g | Twin % | Traits | Market use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 count | 75–85 | 45–50 | Extra-large, uniform gold | Premium gifting India & GCC |
| 90 count | 85–95 | 45–48 | Very large, glossy | Top export tier |
| 100 count | 95–105 | 40–45 | Standard large, no wrinkle | Bulk merchant orders |
| 110 count | 105–115 | 35–40 | Medium-large | High-volume export basket |
| 120 count | 115–125 | 30–35 | Medium, oily richness | Regional retail & snacking |
| 130 count | 125–135 | 25–30 | Medium-small dense | Economy packs |
| 140+ mini | 140+ | <25 | Small sweet kernels | Pastry & baklava |
| Broken / splits | Off-count | Variable | Shelling damage | Baby food & baking |
| Hard shell | — | 0 | High-density lignocellulose | Activated carbon |
Industrial and customs infrastructure
Shahrekord, Farrokhshahr and Chaleshtar parks plus customs and the almond specialist town:
| Hub | Location | Role in Mamaei chain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahrekord Industrial City (ph. 1–3) | Saman entrance | Optical sort, packing, shell carbon | Operating |
| Farrokhshahr Industrial City | km 15 Isfahan road | Deep food processing, almond paste | Operating |
| Chaleshtar industrial zone | NW city fringe | Workshop shelling & screening | Operating |
| Shahrekord customs | Sanat Blvd. | QC & definitive export | Operating |
| Almond specialist park | Shahrekord–Saman | Processing cluster & lab | Under development |
Active company directory (10 units)
Firms with headquarters or processing/trading facilities in Shahrekord County:
Processing, packing & export
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Main products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahman Badam Jahānbin Co.Brand: Mai Badam / Balmera | Industrial City ph. 3 | Laser sort, packing, export | Graded kernels, slivers, shell activated carbon | Export active |
| Nobaveh Industrial Food Co.Nobaveh Co. | Farrokhshahr park | Baby food & almond paste | Infant harireh, fortified purée | Active |
| Avishan Chaharmahal Packing | West Mirabad | Packing & slivering | Sliver & cello-packed kernels | Active |
Trading, cooperatives & wholesale
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Main products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanam Trading Negin Zagros | Shahrdari Alley | Export & sorting | In-shell & blanched kernels | Export active |
| Badam Gostar Dehqan | Central district | Banking & nursery | In-shell Mamaei | Wholesale |
| Mehr Do Agricultural Cooperative | Central district | Aggregation & primary sort | Suburban orchard lots | Cooperative |
| Senad Trading Sepehr Zagros | Central district | Workshop processing | Graded kernels & slivers | Export active |
| Provincial Almond Producers Association | East Saadi St. | Export facilitation | All Mamaei grades | Trade body |
| Dirmijal Trading Shahrekord | City offices | Wholesale & online | Premium export kernels | Wholesale |
| Bozorgpour / Razmara wholesale | Mellat bazaar | Traditional banking | Whole kernels & splits | Wholesale |
Export markets and chain friction
Over 80% of Shahrekord Mamaei exports go to India (Mumbai, Delhi); the Gulf, CIS and EU take smaller volumes but higher value in slivers and organic lines.
Bulk jute sacks without national branding let Mumbai and Dubai traders capture sorting and retail margins; official FX rules and Indian single-buyer pressure hit farm-gate prices.
| Market | Share | Grade / form | Logistics | Barrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Mumbai, Delhi) | 80–85% | 80–110 count bulk | Shahrekord customs → Bandar Abbas | Tariffs & buyer cartels |
| Persian Gulf | 10–15% | Large & in-shell | Shahrekord → Dubai | Re-export intermediation |
| Russia & CIS | 2–5% | 120+ & splits | Jolfa/Astara trucks | EAEU sanitary checks |
| EU (Germany, Italy) | 1–3% | Slivers & organic | Air/cold chain via Turkey | Aflatoxin MRLs |
Twin golden Mamaei kernels command premium positioning in Indian festivals and Diwali gift packs.
FX repatriation rules and informal “suitcase trade” divert part of the flow away from Shahrekord’s official channel.
Processing chain and shell valorisation
From intake to export cartons and activated carbon:
Intake & drying
Moisture below 6% after green hull removal at Shahrekord yards.
Hard-shell cracking
Blade lines tuned for Mamaei’s dense endocarp with minimal breakage.
Optical grading
Shakers and cameras grade by count per 50 g.
MAP packing
Nitrogen-modified atmosphere for export cartons.
Broken-kernel valorisation
Slivers, flakes and meal at workshops such as Avishan.
Shell pyrolysis
600–900°C carbon activation (e.g. Bahman Badam Jahānbin).
Strategic outlook
Accelerate plot handover at the 50+ ha almond park for HACCP and ISO 22000 clusters.
Register Shahrekord–Saman Mamaei as a geographical indication under WIPO.
Restructure FX repatriation and allow inputs/machinery imports against almond export earnings.
Targeted working capital for carbon plants, almond snacks and plant drinks in Farrokhshahr and Shahrekord.
Iranco connects you with verified processors and exporters in Chaharmahal.