Monthly Trade Registers $558m in Surplus: IRICA

Iran’s foreign trade excluding crude oil exports stood at $6.73 billion in the first month of the new fiscal year (March 21-Apr. 20), according to the latest statistics released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
The report indicates that a $558 million surplus was registered in trade during the period. 
Exports (excluding crude oil) hit 10.47 million tons worth $3.64 billion, registering a 12.93% fall in terms of tonnage, but a 17.76% rise in value year over year, the news portal of IRICA reported.
Liquefied natural gas with $523 million, liquefied propane with $302 million, liquefied butane with $169 million, ingots of unalloyed iron and steel with $167 million and methanol with $167 million were the main exported goods during the period.