Shiraz County Aseptic & Bulk Tomato Paste Plants | Iranco
14+ plants and traders, 36–38 Brix matrix, chilled bulk paste, SEZ exports to the Gulf and Eurasia
Directory of Shiraz aseptic and bulk tomato paste plants — Dasht Neshat, Rowyal, Jelveh, Beh Yek, Dasht Eram, Azooghe and 14+ units; spec tables, cold chain and SEZ customs.
Tomato paste processing ecosystem in Shiraz County
Shiraz County acts as Fars Province's administrative, trading and transit hub for southern Iran's agro-processing. Links to fertile tomato plains and industrial zones at Zarghan, Ab Barik and the Shiraz–Marvdasht corridor feed concentrate plants with high-solids fruit.
High sunshine and farm management yield rich dry matter and natural pigments—an edge for thick aseptic paste exported to Russia, Belarus, the Gulf and Europe. Shiraz also hosts trading houses, holdings, wholesalers and customs facilitation for the wider south.
Aseptic paste vs non-aseptic bulk
| Parameter | Aseptic paste | Non-aseptic bulk |
|---|---|---|
| Brix range | 36–38 export; 30–32 industrial | 28–32 factory bulk; 25–28 traditional |
| Hunter colour | 2.1–2.3 export grade | 1.8–2.0 bulk; below 1.8 traditional |
| Added salt | None to 0.5% | 1.5–2.5% bulk; above 2.5% traditional |
| Packaging | 4-layer bag in 220 kg steel drum | PE drums, gallons, stainless tanks |
| Storage | Ambient covered warehouse | Continuous cold chain 0–4 °C |
| Shelf life | 18–24 months | 3–6 months bulk; 1–2 months traditional |
| Target market | Russia, Gulf, Europe reprocessors | Domestic canning, catering, sauce plants |
Technical specification matrix
| Product grade | Brix | Hunter colour | Salt | Packaging | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export aseptic paste | 36–38% | 2.1–2.3 | No added salt | Bag-in 220 kg drum | International export |
| Industrial aseptic paste | 30–32% | 2.0–2.1 | 0–0.5% | Sterile 220 L liner | Sauce & ketchup plants |
| Factory bulk paste | 28–32% | 1.8–2.0 | 1.5–2.5% | PE drum / stainless tank | Canning & catering |
| Traditional bulk paste | 25–28% | Below 1.8 | Above 2.5% | 17 kg tin / plastic tub | Local trade & kitchens |
Sterile line technology and material flow
Washing, crushing and peel/seed removal
Uniform pulp prepared for vacuum evaporation.
Multi-stage vacuum evaporation
36–38 Brix for export with minimal heat damage and lycopene retention.
In-line tubular sterilisation (closed system)
Thermal shock and aseptic fill; no preservatives or cold chain.
Oxygen-barrier bag in 220 L drum
Over two years ambient shelf life; containerised export loads.
Parallel 28–32 Brix bulk branch
Drums and tanks; immediate chilled dispatch for domestic sauce and catering.
Leading Shiraz plants issue COAs covering Bostwick, pH, insoluble ash and aerobic plate count, plus starch-free and gluten-free statements for export contracts.
Geographic deployment matrix
| Corridor / zone | Key units | Chain role | Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zarghan & Band-e Amir | Dasht Neshat | Aseptic line & Fars tomato intake | Link to freight yards & trading desks |
| Great Shiraz Industrial City | Azooghe, Pars Nowsh, Aftab Derakhshan | Canning, retail packs, bulk paste | Urban logistics & Shiraz customs |
| Ab Barik Industrial City | Reyhan Mikhak | Thick & bulk domestic paste | Refrigerated fleet to south markets |
| Shiraz–Isfahan corridor | Jelveh, Beh Yek | Export aseptic & high throughput | Container loads to Bandar Abbas |
| Shiraz Special Economic Zone | Paste export gateway | HS 20029010 clearance hub | Gulf, Russia, Central Asia destinations |
Processing plants database
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Products | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dasht Neshat Tehran Co. (Shiraz plant)Brand: Tasnim, Dasht Neshatdashteneshat.com | Zarghan, Band-e Amir Rd km 20 | Large-scale processing, exporter | Aseptic 36–38 Brix in 220 kg drums; aseptic puree | Export |
| Rowyal Production & Export ComplexBrand: Rowyalrowyal.com | Shiraz Sattarkhan; plant near Marvdasht | Manufacturer, exporter, private label | Export aseptic 36–38; bulk paste; easy-open cans | Export |
| Dasht Eram Agro-Industrial ComplexBrand: Hamerozhe, Dasht Eram | Tachara / suburban industrial belt | Processing, packing, export | Sterile aseptic paste; 220 kg bulk drums; tin packs | Export |
| Azooghe Shiraz Food Industries (Hosna)Brand: Azooghe, Hosnaazoogheshiraz.ir | Great Shiraz Industrial City, North Pazhoohesh | Production, canning, distribution | Canned paste; bulk for conversion lines | Active |
| Pars Nowsh Shiraz Food IndustriesBrand: Pars Nowsh | Great Shiraz Industrial City, Phase 1 | Fruit & veg processing, extracts | Industrial concentrate; bulk paste; tomato powder | Active |
| Aftab Derakhshan Fars Food IndustriesBrand: Aftab Derakhshan | Great Industrial City, St 306 | Canning & conversion | Industrial formulated paste; bulk tins | Active |
| Beh Yek Shiraz Food ProductsBrand: Beh Yek, Kamroozbehyek.com | Shiraz–Isfahan corridor (Siavand) | Processing, regional export | Drum aseptic; bulk and canned paste | Export |
| Jelveh Food Industries (Sanat Gaman Jelveh)Brand: Jelveh | Shiraz–Isfahan Hwy km 75–145 | Large-scale processing, export | Aseptic paste (high daily capacity); bulk 32–34 Brix | Export |
| Asare Nab Agro-Industrial ComplexBrand: Rezayat | Satellite industrial zones, Shiraz County | Food conversion plant | Thick industrial paste; factory bulk | Active |
| Reyhan Mikhak Food IndustriesBrand: Reyhan Mikhak | Ab Barik Industrial City | Production, packing, distribution | Thick factory paste; industrial bulk | Active |
Trading, wholesale & brokerage
| Unit / brand | Location | Activity | Products | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aseptic-Tomato Trading Co.Brand: Aseptic-Tomatoaseptic-tomato.com | Shiraz, Moallem Abad, Shariati Blvd | Bulk supply, export broker | Export aseptic 220 kg drums; standard bulk drums | Export |
| Pars Faravar Co. (Shiraz logistics)Brand: Pars Faravarconcentrat.ir | Shiraz logistics warehouse hub | Bulk supply, export | Aseptic 36–38; bulk 28–32 Brix | Export |
| Ghoncheh Parvar Shiraz TradingBrand: Ghoncheh Parvar | Shiraz food wholesale network | Wholesaler, regional distribution | Bulk and drum paste; assorted cans | Wholesale |
| Shiraz Tomato Paste Broker NetworkBrand: Sajadian, Kahandal, Zare | Moallem Abad, Ehsan Sq. | Brokerage, export agency | Drum aseptic 36–38; stainless tanker bulk | Wholesale |
Supply chain, customs and export
| Chain segment | Players / infrastructure | Output / destination |
|---|---|---|
| Raw supply | Contract farming across Fars plains | Stable flow at summer/autumn peak |
| Processing | Dasht Neshat, Rowyal, Jelveh, Beh Yek | Major share converted to 36–38 aseptic |
| Domestic bulk | 28–32 Brix lines | Chilled dispatch to sauce & catering |
| Export exit | Shiraz customs & SEZ | Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Russia |
Trends, quality and outlook
Water stress and arid climate push drip irrigation and ultra-thick 36–38 Brix aseptic paste to cut international freight cost per dry matter. Eurasian residue, heavy-metal and rheology rules without starch keep Shiraz lines aligned with import markets.
Proximity to Bandar Abbas and Bushehr lowers sea freight on palletised drums versus northern plants and anchors Shiraz in Gulf destination markets.
Analytical conclusion
Shiraz's aseptic and bulk paste ecosystem is mature and export-linked; industrial cities, the special economic zone and specialist trading desks sustain supply for international reprocessors and sauce manufacturers.
Dasht Neshat, Rowyal, Jelveh, Beh Yek, Aseptic-Tomato and Pars Faravar are the core B2B pillars of the Shiraz paste chain.
Iranco's specialist team can connect you with active players in this industry.