Iran Mineral Trade Surplus Rises to $4.7 Billion

Iran's trade of mineral products recorded a $4.74 billion surplus for the nine months ending Dec. 21.
The country exported 44.72 million tons of mineral products worth over $7.28 billion during the period, down 10% in tonnage and up 1% in value compared with last year's corresponding period.
Imports stood at 2.83 million tons worth $2.53 billion, down 38% in tonnage and 31% in value year-on-year, the latest report released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization shows.