Iran’s trade with member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) reached $27.6 billion in the past calendar year to late March with a total trade volume of 36.2 million tonnes, according to figures released by Iran’s Customs Administration.
Of this amount, exports accounted for 28 million tonnes valued at $14.08 billion, while imports totaled 8.2 million tonnes worth $13.54 billion.
Non-oil exports to ECO countries saw strong growth, rising 38.7% in volume and 37.5% in value year-on-year. Imports from ECO partners also increased, up 36% in volume and 54.5% in value compared to the previous year.
Turkey was the top destination for Iranian non-oil exports, receiving goods worth $6.89 billion. Other key markets included Pakistan ($2.42 billion), Afghanistan ($2.41 billion), Azerbaijan ($681 million), and Turkmenistan ($572 million).
On the import side, Turkey also led the list, exporting $12.47 billion worth of goods to Iran. Pakistan followed with $706 million, and Tajikistan with $93 million.