Afra Sugar plays a key role in Iran’s sugar industry.
Core Activities:
Sugar Processing: Refining raw sugar for purification, production, and packaging is a primary focus of Afra Sugar. Refining Operations: The Varamin Sugar Factory, one of the oldest sugar refineries in the country, provides its expertise.
Novin Khalije Fars Sugar Refinery:
A significant national project currently under construction. Key Project Details: Capacity: Planned to produce one million tons of sugar per year upon completion. Land Area: Approximately 21 hectares. Employment: Directly employing over 550 people. Construction Progress: Approximately 70% complete. Launch Time: Expected to be operational in two phases starting in 2024.
Corn Processing Project:
In addition to sugar refining, this project features a large-scale corn processing center.
Capacity: Planned to produce 2400 tons in two phases (1200 tons per phase).
Products: Production of glucose, fructose, and valuable byproducts like fiber, gluten, corn oil, and even bioethanol.
Varamin Sugar Refinery
The Varamin Sugar Refinery is one of the oldest sugar factories in Iran.
Location: Varamin County
Core Activities: Refining, producing, and packaging sugar.
Area: 15 hectares.
Employment: Directly employing over 450 people.
