Iran Agrifood Exports Rise to 3m Tons Worth $2.1 Billion in 5 Months

Iran exported 3.06 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $2.13 billion during the first five months of the current fiscal year (March 20-Aug. 21).
The figures indicate a 22.94% and 9.67% rise in tonnage and value respectively compared with last year’s corresponding period, the Agriculture Ministry’s website reported.
Fresh and dried pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value, as the country exported $251.62 million worth of it during the five months.
Tomato was the second major agricultural export product in terms of value with $140.02 million, followed by watermelon with $117.99 million, tomato paste with $69.67 million and fresh and dried pistachio kernel with $65.33 million.