Agrifood Exports Reach $2.3 Billion

Iran exported 3.94 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $2.33 billion in the first six months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Sept. 22).
The figures indicate a 5.63% rise in tonnage but a 10.37% decline in value compared with last year’s corresponding period, the Agriculture Ministry’s website reported.
Pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value, as the country exported $426.15 million worth of it during the period.
Tomato was the second major agricultural export product in terms of value with $178.23 million, followed by watermelon with $168.47 million, dates with $85.57 million and apple with $84.5 million.