Iran’s trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s member states, excluding crude oil exports, stood at 33.8 million tons worth $27.02 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (March 21-Nov. 21), latest data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration show.
China with 23.03 million tons worth $9.78 billion was Iran’s main trade partner among SCO member states during the period. It was followed by India with 4.51 million tons worth $1.93 billion and Russia with 2.62 million tons worth $1.01 billion.
Iranian exports hit 27.18 million tons worth $13.47 billion during the period.
China with 20.27 million tons worth $10.41 billion, India with 3.18 million tons worth $1.26 billion and Pakistan with 2.62 million tons worth $1.01 million were the main export destinations.
Imports stood at 6.62 million tons worth $13.55 billion during the eight months ending Nov. 21.
China with 2.73 million tons worth $9.78 billion, India with 1.13 million tons worth $1.93 billion and Russia with 1.72 million tons worth $1.01 billion were the major exporters.