IRICA Registers $16.6b in Trade During Two Months

Iran’s trade, excluding crude oil exports, during the first two months of the current fiscal year (March 21-May 21) stood at 22,196 tons worth $16.63 billion, according to the latest statistics released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
Exports hit 17,014 tons worth $8.52 billion, registering a 1.6% and 37% year-on-year growth in weight and value respectively.
China with $2.72 billion, accounting for 32% of Iran’s total exports, was the main destination of Iranian goods during the period. It was followed by the UAE with $1.5 billion (17.63%), Iraq with $1.31 billion (15.41%), Turkey with $766 million (9%) and India with $290 million (3.41%), IRNA reported.
Imports stood at 5,182 tons worth $8.12 billion, registering a 3.37% decline in weight, but a 24% growth in value compared with the corresponding period of last year.