178% Rise in Exports Though Astara Rail Terminal

A total of 41,535 tons of goods were exported through Astara border rail terminal during the first two months of the current Iranian year (March 20-May 20), to register a 178% growth compared with the similar period of last year.
According to local railroad official, Gholamhossein Valadi, cement, clinker, chemicals, tiles, iron products and home appliances were the main commodities exported during the period, IRNA reported.
The official noted that the volume of imports and transit through the rail terminal stood at 32,713 tons and 7,719 tons respectively.
The imported goods mainly included wood, lumber, lentils, wheat and barley.