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Growth in Exports to Russia, Azerbaijan Despite Covid Curbs

Growth in Exports to Russia, Azerbaijan Despite Covid Curbs
Growth in Exports to Russia, Azerbaijan Despite Covid Curbs

Iran’s exports to Azerbaijan and Russia registered growth in the fiscal 2020-21, despite the Covid-19 restrictions on trade, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration’s spokesperson.
Exports to Russia stood at 1.05 million tons worth $504.56 million, of which 57% (604,587) were exported via Azerbaijan, which registered a 14% and 10% growth in weight and value respectively year-on-year.
“About 34% of total exports weighing 360,053 tons entered Russia through the Samur border via road from the borders of Astara and Bileh Savar, crossing the Republic of Azerbaijan, 23% of total exports weighing 244,534 tons were transported to Russia from the Astara border by Azerbaijan’s railroad and 446,000 tons of goods, accounting for 42% of total exports to Russia, were exported via Amirabad, Fereydounkenar, Nowshahr, Anzali and Astara ports,” Rouhollah Latifi was also quoted as saying by IRNA.
Exports to Azerbaijan stood at 1 million tons worth $510.99 million during the period, registering an 11% and 18% growth in terms of weight and value respectively YOY.
 

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