Iran's Trade With Persian Gulf Countries Surpasses $20 Billion in 8 Months

Iran traded 41.16 million tons of goods worth $20.05 billion with Persian Gulf littoral states, namely Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, during the current fiscal year’s first eight months (March 21-Nov. 21), according to the latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
The UAE was Iran’s top trade partner among the Persian Gulf states under review with 15.31 million tons worth $13.01 billion. It was followed by Iraq with 23.16 million tons worth $6.84 billion, Qatar with 785,421 tons worth $103.89 million, Kuwait with 1.91 million tons worth $91.35 million and Bahrain with 7,710 tons worth $6.19 million.
Iran’s exports totaled 31.63 million tons worth $9.26 billion.
Iraq was the main export destination with 21.64 million tons worth $6.13 billion and was followed by the UAE with 7.29 million tons worth $2.94 billion, Qatar with 783,714 tons worth $97.29 million, Kuwait with 1.91 million tons worth $91.35 million, Bahrain with 7,288 tons worth $4.89 million and Saudi Arabia with 429 tons worth $41,018.