July 01, 2023 19:20

Rice Imports Register Major Decline in 2 Fiscal Months

Rice shipments during March 21-May 21 mainly came from India with 89,000 tons worth $101 million, Pakistan with 73,000 tons worth $92 million, the UAE with 10,000 tons worth $12 million and Taiwan with 1,000 tons worth $1 million

A total of 178,251 tons of rice worth $212.56 million were imported to Iran during the first two months of the current Iranian year (March 21-May 21), registering a 50% and 60% fall in terms of weight and value respectively, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
The imports stood at 350,360 tons worth $534.6 million in the corresponding period of last year.

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