Investment Opportunities in Iran

Demand for spices is ever-growing, especially due to their medicinal properties and widespread use in cooking.

Spices such as peppers, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, garlic and…

In this edition of investment opportunities series, we will introduce two lucrative businesses.

First, wedding planning–a merry bonanza that enjoys everlasting appeal throughout the year—…

Mesh fence, also called chain-link fence, is usually made from galvanized steel wire. The popularity of chain-link fence is due to its relatively low cost and transparency. One can make it…

As Iranian households become more familiar with the benefits of herbal tea, demand shows a rising trajectory.

Consequently, the industrial production of herbal teas has gathered pace in…

The main advantage for Iran’s paint production sector is the availability of cheap petrochemical and oil products, managing director of Shadan Chemical Company said.

Mohammad Ali Asasi…

Most Iranians consume tea with sugar cube daily and this offers a golden opportunity to investors seeking new lucrative fields.

In the past, households bought conical loaves, from which…

About 2,000 tons of food colorings are consumed annually in Iran by the food and pharmaceutical industries, with more than 700 tons of this figure being imported and the rest produced by 15…

The Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade, in its latest report on Iran’s investment priorities, pointed to wallpaper production as one of the potential areas of the domestic industrial sector…

Cabinets are essential pieces of furniture for storing household and office supplies with a high degree of functionality.

Despite the slowdown in the Iranian construction industry, laminate flooring or floating wood tile has remained popular among consumers, thanks to its look of hardwood or stone flooring, ease of…

The printing industry’s services are indispensable. Banners, advertisements and business cards are some of their products used by both business and laymen.

Domestic production meets as little as 30% of the country’s need for paper and the rest is imported from Southeast Asian countries like South Korea, China and Indonesia, said advisor to Pars Rabin…

The quality of disposable syringes manufactured in Iran is on par with those made in Europe, says the commercial executive of a pioneer company manufacturing disposable medical devices and…

Leather is one of the oldest materials used in the manufacture of different articles of clothing and upholstery. Its durability and flexibility, as well as the air of prestige it carries, have…

The manufacture of car spare parts has always been one of the most lucrative sectors of the auto industry, irrespective of the slump or boom in the auto market, as there is always a demand for…

Agricultural wastes dumped on roadside are a common sight when visiting the countryside. As useless as they may seem, they are the main ingredient in producing fluff pulp, which is in turn used…

The biggest value added in textile industry is generated in garment workshops, says the deputy head of the Association of Iran Textile Industries.

 Alimardan Sheibani, who is also a…

Synthetic textile is made from either inorganic products or its combination with organic fibers. It can have superior properties compared to natural fibers such as cotton or silk.

Economists and top government officials have unanimously declared the mining sector to be the only sector with enough potential to help the economy move away from overreliance on oil revenues.…

Disposable plasticware started to grow in popularity in the late 20th century and is widely used in Iran. However, the market for such products has changed dramatically in recent years, driven…

Chicken nuggets are almost everywhere, in almost every fast food chain and every supermarket freezer. Fried, crunchy and quickly made, they are in high demand, ranging from busy adults with no…

Potato chips enjoy strong consumer demand in many countries, including Iran.

The Persian daily Forsat-e Emrooz recently published a report on production of potato chips in Iran and…

Many industrialized nations are switching to the affordable and clean solar energy, but what is the share of Iran in view of its high level of insolation, thanks to its geographical location?

Food supplements, dietary supplements and vitamin supplement are all different names of the same product that has found its way into the households’ consumer basket all over the world, including…

Chocolate, the shared love of almost all people, has now turned into an incredibly popular food product that millions indulge in everyday for its unique, rich, and sweet taste. It has found its…