Fruit Exports 20 Times More Than Imports

Iran imported 380,009 tons of fruit worth $267.71 million and exported 7.88 million tons worth $5.52 billion during the 11 months to Feb. 18, says Rouhollah Latifi, the spokesperson of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration. 
“Exports have been 20 times higher than imports both in terms of weight and value,” he was quoted as saying by ILNA. 
Noting that imports of tropical fruits have declined over the 11-month period, the official said, “A total of 345,026 tons of bananas worth $234.52 million were imported during the period, indicating an 18% decline compared with last year’s similar period. Coconut imports stood at 2,181 tons worth $1.39 million, registering a 51% decrease year-on-year. Pineapple imports hovered around 4,696 tons worth $4.08 million during the period, which shows a 30% decline YOY.  A total of 22,787 tons of mangos worth $16.99 million were imported during the period, down 35% compared with last year’s corresponding period,” he said.