July 06, 2018 19:27

ICCIMA: Agrifood Exports Show Ample Growth

Fruits worth $265 million, vegetables $257 million, milk and products $114 million and saffron $57 million were the main exports

Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, UAE, Russia, Turkey and India were the biggest destinations for agrifood exports

Almost 1.58 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $1.12 billion were exported from Iran during the first two months of the current Iranian year (March 21-May 21, 2018), registering 34% growth in value compared to the same period last year.

Based on figures released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration the growth indicates a record over the past eight years.
The agrifood exports accounted for 8.4% and 14.5% of the volume and value of total non-oil exports over the period respectively, the news portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture reported.

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