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.