Isfahan County Onion Processing Plants & Wholesalers Directory | Iranco
Drying, milling, IQF, cold chain and a 17-firm directory across Ji, Soroush Badaran and the central produce market
Isfahan County onion processing guide — Simin Far, Purran Powder, Giahineh, Bahar and Ji Sard cold stores; product tables, drying steps and export lanes.
Onion processing chain in Isfahan County
Isfahan County sits at the heart of the Iranian plateau — a hub for onion and vegetable production, grading, specialised processing and bulk distribution. The chain links eastern farmlands, suburban cold stores, food industrial zones and export loading points.
Processing and side industries stabilise farmer income, cut waste and build export value — from graded fresh bulbs to powder, fried flakes, IQF dice and concentrates.
Fresh onion storage: 0–1 °C, 65–70% RH and even airflow to limit sprouting and storage mould.
Industrial onion product taxonomy
| Product line | Packaging | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Sorted fresh | Mesh 5–25 kg | Markets, regional export |
| Dried slices | Carton 10–20 kg | Canning, soup, dried goods |
| Industrial powder | Moisture-barrier kraft | Sausage, snacks, sauces |
| Fried onion | Vacuum 200–500 g | Catering, ready meals |
| IQF onion | Frozen film 400 g–10 kg | Burgers, nuggets, RTE lines |
| Concentrate | Aseptic drum | Stock bases, flavours |
| Certified seed | Tin / foil pack | Eastern Isfahan farms |
Geographic chain matrix
| Hub | Chain role | Key activity |
|---|---|---|
| East Isfahan (Baravan, Ziar) | Raw supply | Zarghan cultivars; fast haul to grading sheds |
| Ji Industrial Zone | Drying & milling | Tunnel dryers, grinders, polymer packs |
| Soroush Badaran zone | Powder & IQF | Seasoning powders, vegetable freezing |
| Central produce market | Price discovery & wholesale | Second national hub after Tehran |
| Bahar & Ji Sard cold stores | Market buffer | 0–1 °C onion storage & sorting |
Value-add processing technology
Intake & grading
Eastern county onions are cured, sized and routed to cold-chain fresh sales or industrial lines.
Wash & prep
Flume washing, abrasive peeling and automatic root trimming before slicing.
Tunnel drying
Slices at 55–65 °C indirect air; roughly 1 kg dry from 9–11 kg fresh.
Frying & de-oiling
Continuous fryer at 160–175 °C plus centrifuge for residual oil and peroxide control.
Milling & pack
Micronised powder in moisture-barrier packs to limit caking.
Technical & trade variables
| Parameter | Fresh graded | Dried flakes | Fried | Premium powder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS code | 07031000 | 07122000 | 2009090 | 07122000 |
| Shelf life | 3–5 mo @ 0–1 °C | 12–24 mo dry | 6–9 mo @ −18 °C | 12–18 mo metallised |
| Yield ratio | 1:1 (−5% sort loss) | 9–11:1 | 3.5–4.5:1 | 10–12:1 |
| Main risk | Sprouting | Enzymatic browning | Oil oxidation | Caking / starch adulteration |
Active company directory
Processing plants
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simin Far Food IndustriesBrand: Simin Farsiminfar.net · +98 31 35720629 | Ji Industrial Zone | Drying & milling | Dried slices, onion powder | Core product |
| Purran Powder SepahanBrand: Purran PowderSoroush phase 2 | Soroush Badaran | Industrial milling | Onion powder, blends | Core product |
| Toska Sabz Food IndustriesBrand: Toska Sabz— | Soroush Badaran | IQF vegetables | Diced frozen onion | Core product |
| Paris Isfahan Food IndustriesBrand: Parisparis.ir | Greater Isfahan belt | Frozen processing | Semi-fried frozen dice | Core product |
| Shatori Dry Onion WorkshopBrand: Shatori— | East Isfahan / Shatur | Workshop & wholesale | Dried flakes, bulk powder | Wholesale |
Trading & export
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zarrin Giahineh TradingBrand: Giahineh+98 913 425 5340 | Ji / Arison | Wholesaler & exporter | Premium dried slices & powder | Export active |
| Derainic TradingBrand: Derainic+98 913 426 3667 | Samadieh Labaf | Specialist distribution | Bulk dried onion, powder | Wholesale |
| Arta Business TradingBrand: Arta Businessartabusiness.com | Export exchange centre | Exporter | Sorted export onions | Export active |
| Attari Esfahan WholesaleBrand: Attari Esfahanattariesfahan.com | Parvin / Sheikh Tousi | Spice wholesaler | Export-grade powder & slices | Wholesale |
Cold chain & terminal
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahar Two-Circuit Cold StoreBrand: Baharbaharcoldstore.com | Azadegan Hwy km 12 | Cold storage & sorting | Onion storage, loading | Chain services |
| Ji Sard Esfahan Cold StoreBrand: Ji Sard+98 31 35414316 | Ji industrial freeway | Above-zero cold hub | Fresh onion holding | Chain services |
| Isfahan Produce Wholesalers UnionBrand: Central market+98 31 35728160 | Nain road km 14 | Wholesale terminal | Daily price discovery | Chain services |
| Rural Co-op UnionBrand: Village co-ops— | Bozorgmehr / east | Contract buying | Fresh onion pooling | Chain services |
Packaging, machinery & seed
| Company / brand | Location | Activity | Key products | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramazanpour Mesh PlasticsBrand: Ramazanpour+98 31 35723557 | Ji zone | Packaging mesh | Onion nets & raschel | Machinery |
| Rasha Plast IsfahanBrand: Rasha Plastrashaplast.ir | Industrial parks | Ventilated bags | 5, 10, 20 kg | Machinery |
| PirouzpackBrand: Pirouzpackpirouzpack.ir | Sejzi | Packaging machinery | Fried-onion pillow packs | Machinery |
| Javid Esfahan Argon EngineeringBrand: Argonesfahanargon.com | Great Isfahan IZ | Processing lines | Fryers & oil extractors | Machinery |
| Mobin Kesht EsfahanBrand: Mobin Keshtmobinkesht.com | Ji corridor | Seed & inputs | Zarghan, MTN hybrids | Input supply |
| Aria Montakhab ParsianBrand: Aria Montakhabariamontakhab.com | Isfahan office | Certified seed | Long- & intermediate-day | Input supply |
Foreign trade & outlook
Fresh sorted onions ship to Iraq, the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Russia and Armenia from Isfahan loading points, yet periodic export bans and duties disrupt Gulf contracts. Dried and powdered lines face fewer fresh-produce restrictions.
Three levers anchor value growth: contract farming between Ji/Soroush plants and eastern co-ops, optical sorting at the central market, and vacuum fryers to cut residual oil for export-grade fried onion.
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