Agrifood Exports Drop 15% as Imports Surge by 63 Percent

The latest data released by the Agriculture Ministry show Iran exported 7.66 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $4.71 billion during the 11 months to Feb. 19.
The figures indicate a 3.15% decline in tonnage and a 15.54% fall in value year-on-year.
Pistachio topped the list of exports in terms of value with $851.69 million.
Tomato was the second major agricultural export product in terms of value with $349.85 million, followed by dates with $255.2 million, apple with $243.3 million and watermelon with $193.37 million.