Iran's Non-Oil Trade Increases by 62% to $5.7 Billion in 1st Fiscal Month

Iran’s non-oil foreign trade in the first month of the current Iranian year (March 21-April 20) stood at 10.34 million tons worth $5.76 billion, indicating an increase of 32% and 62.5% respectively in weight and value compared with the corresponding period of last year.  
According to Mehdi Mirashrafi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration, exports accounted for 8.3 million tons worth $2.96 billion and imports constituted 2.04 million tons worth $2.79 billion, Mehr News Agency reported. 
Exports show an increase of 56% in weight and 80% in value while imports register a decline of 18% in weight but an increase of 47% in value year-on-year.