Trade With SCO Tops $18 Billion

Iran’s trade with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states stood at 28.22 million tons worth $18.09 billion during the current fiscal year’s first seven months (March 21-Oct. 22), according to the latest statistics announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
China with 18.82 million tons worth $13.8 billion, India with 4.21 million tons worth $1.78 billion and Russia with 2.46 million tons worth $1.17 billion were Iran’s top trade partners in the bloc.
Exports to the eight SCO member states hit 23.41 million tons worth $10.1 billion.
With 16.89 million tons of imports worth $7.69 billion, China led the pack and was followed by India with 3.54 million tons worth $999.86 million and Pakistan with 1.59 million tons worth $655.15 million.