Iran has a total production capacity of biscuits, confections, and pastries, of around 2.5 million tonnes each year. That is based on figures from Irans Biscuit, Confectionary and Chocolate Producers Association.
The statistics from the association show that Irans actual production is 1.6 million tonnes annually-which is below its capacity. Also, some 70 percent of the machinery used in this industry is domestically manufactured.