Agrifood Trade Deficit Widens

Agrifood exports from Iran are on the decline, as imports rise significantly.
Latest data released by the Agriculture Ministry show Iran exported 6.26 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $3.88 billion during the current fiscal year’s first nine months (March 21-Dec. 21).
The figures indicate a 0.47% decline in tonnage and a 14.32% decrease in value compared with last year’s corresponding period.
Pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value by earning $738.61 million.