Iran’s 11-month non-oil trade hits $90b: IRICA

Iran’s non-oil trade stood at $90 billion during the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2021-February 19, 2022), up 38 percent compared to corresponding figure for preceding year, announced the deputy head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

Foroud Asgari said the weight of non-oil trade stood at 149.4 million tons, IRNA reported.

The official further stated that non-oil trade indicates a 38 percent rise in value and a 12 percent growth in weight as compared to the same period of time in the past Iranian year.

Iran exported 112.65 million tons of non-oil goods valued at $43.5 billion, showing 10 percent of rise in terms of weight as well as 40 percent of increase in terms of value.

The country also imported 36.77 million tons of commodities worth $46.57 billion, up 19 percent and 36 percent in terms of weight and value, respectively.

The main imports of Iran during this period were basic goods, livestock, production machinery, and medicine and medical equipment.