Iran's Non-Oil Trade Surplus Hit $1.2b

Iran registered a trade surplus of $1.26 billion in the month ending Aug. 22, according to the spokesperson of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
“Exports over the fifth Iranian month [July 21-Aug. 22] hit 7.14 million tons worth $3.32 billion. The figures show a 9.5% decrease in weight but a 54% rise in value compared with the similar period of last year,” Rouhollah Latifi was quoted as saying by Mehr News Agency.
China with 2.43 million tons worth $1.5 billion was Iran’s top export destination, accounting for 34% and 45% of the country’s overall export volume and value respectively during the month under review.
“Iran’s next biggest export destination was Iraq with 1.08 million tons worth $346 million, followed by the UAE with 734,000 tons worth $285 million, Turkey with 362,000 tons worth $184 million and Afghanistan with 364,000 tons worth $127 million,” he added.