Iran and the 27 member states of the European Union traded €3.34 billion worth of goods during the first nine months of 2021, registering a 1.91% growth compared with last year's corresponding period.
Bilateral trade grew by 6.39% in September year-on-year to hit €376.05 million.
Data released by Eurostat's database show Germany was the top trading partner of Iran in the EU, as the two countries exchanged €1.24 billion worth of goods, 5.24% less than the year before.
Italy came next with €445.77 million worth of trade with Iran. A year-on-year comparison of the trade volume indicates an 11.04% decline.
The Netherlands with €355.98 million (down 5.86%), Spain with €238.15 million (up 23.81%) and Belgium with €212.41 million (up 35%) were Iran's other major European trade partners.
Romania registered the highest growth of 301.26% in trade with Iran during the nine months under review. Estonia with 232.75% and Croatia with 132.34% came next.
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