Trade between Iran and African countries reached 1.89 million tons worth $992.77 million during the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Oct. 22).
South Africa with 462,590 tons worth $254.05 million was the main trade partner during the period. It was followed by Mozambique with 288,305 tons worth $160.82 million and Sudan with 221,205 tons worth $122.76 million.
Data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show Iran exported 1.83 million tons of goods worth $933.24 million to the African continent during the period.
South Africa with 461,840 tons worth $247.62 million was Iran’s main export destination in Africa. Mozambique with 288,305 tons worth $160.82 million and Sudan with 221,123 tons worth $122.34 million came next.
Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Algeria, Egypt, Guinea, Libya, Morocco, Mali, Macao, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nigeria, Sudan, Senegal, Somalia, Togo, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, Ethiopia, Algeria, Kenya, Tunisia and Rwanda were other customers of Iranian goods.
This is while imports hit 65,090 tons worth $59.53 million.
Tanzania topped the list of African countries in terms of exports to Iran during the period, as a total of 44,326 tons worth $17.85 million were exported to Iran. It was followed by Kenya with 2,371 tons worth $12.09 million and South Africa with 750 tons worth $6.43 million.